The Slovak citizen ID card (Slovak: Občiansky preukaz, citizen card, literally civic certificate) is the identity document used in the Slovak Republic (and formerly in Czechoslovakia), in addition to the Slovak passport. It is issued to all citizens, and every person above 15 years of age permanently living in Slovakia. It is required by law to hold a valid identity card.
| Slovak citizen ID card (Občiansky preukaz) | |
|---|---|
 Slovak national ID card (front) | |
| Issued by |  Slovakia |
| Purpose | Identification, travel, proof of citizenship |
| Valid in | European Economic Area and Schengen Area |
| Expiration |
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A Slovak ID card can be used for travel in European Economic Area, the Schengen Area and as well in several other European countries (including Balkan countries).[1]
A new biometric ID card with NFC chip has been issued since 1 December 2022.[2]
History edit
During the communist regime (1948–89) this simple card developed into a booklet dozens of pages long. It contained such personal details as employment history and vaccination records.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Republic of Macedonia, Ministry of foreign affairs". Archived from the original on 2008-11-14. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ^ republiky, Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej. "Ministerstvo vnútra od 1. decembra vydáva biometrické občianske preukazy s bezkontaktným čipom, Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky". www.minv.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2022-12-03.
- ^ "Samples of documents - identity cards". www.minv.sk. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
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