Can I travel with an identity card that is over 10 years old?
Verified 14 June 2022 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)
In 2014, the validity period of an identity card for a person of age increased from 10 to 15 years.
Concretely, your identity card is automatically extended and remains valid for an additional 5 years if you complete 2 following conditions :
- You major at the time of issue
- The map was still valid on 1to January 2014
We present the rules according to the year of issue of the identity card:
Date of issue | Effective Date | Age condition | |
|---|---|---|---|
Date on the card | New Date | ||
2006 | 2016 | 2021 | Being born in 1988 or earlier and be of age when issuing the card |
2007 | 2017 | 2022 | Born in 1989 or earlier and be of age when issuing the card |
2008 | 2018 | 2023 | Being born in 1990 or earlier and be of age when issuing the card |
2009 | 2019 | 2024 | Being born in 1991 or earlier and be of age when issuing the card |
2010 | 2020 | 2025 | Born in 1992 or earlier and be of age when issuing the card |
2011 | 2021 | 2026 | Being born in 1993 or earlier and be of age when issuing the card |
2012 | 2022 | 2027 | Being born in 1994 or earlier and be of age when issuing the card |
2013 | 2023 | 2028 | Being born in 1995 or earlier and be of age when issuing the card |
To travel to the foreigner, you need to check the site Travel Tips (entry/stay) what is the identity document required by the country you are visiting.
If you have a valid passport, it is best to use it.
If you don't have a passport, and you go to a country that accepts the identity card, you can apply for an early renewal by filing a proof of upcoming trip.
If the country accepts that the date on your card does not correspond to its actual expiry date, you can submit a translated fact sheet foreign authorities.
FYI
we present you with the procedure to follow for renewal of an identity card for an adult and for a minor.
FAQ
- PassportService-Public.fr
- Identity documents required for air travelService-Public.fr
- Countries that accept or refuse an identity card older than 10 yearsMinistry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
- Fact Sheets (by Country) - Duration of Identity CardMinistry of the Interior
- Travel TipsMinistry for Europe and Foreign Affairs