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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:

Tableau - Automatic Extension Condition

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.