Gibraltar identity card

The Gibraltar identity card is an official identity document issued by the Government of Gibraltar to all British citizens living in Gibraltar, which also serves as a valid travel document within the European Union as well as in United Kingdom, Montserrat, Montenegro, Switzerland and European Microstates for holders who are British Citizens or British Overseas Territories Citizens connected to Gibraltar.[1][2]

Gibraltar identity card
The front side of the previous laminated version of the Gibraltar identity card before the introduction of the electronic version in 2015
The reverse of the previous laminated version of the Gibraltar identity card before the introduction of the electronic version in 2015
TypeOptional identity card
Issued by Gibraltar
PurposeProof of identity
Valid in EU states
 United Kingdom
 Montserrat
 Montenegro
  Switzerland
 Andorra
 Liechtenstein
 Monaco
 San Marino
  Vatican City
Expiration10 years/5 years for children under 16


Validity of the document is 10 years (5 years for children under 16).

In June 2015, the Government of Gibraltar started issuing electronic identity cards (produced by Mühlbauer Holding AG).[3]

See also
  • Gibraltar passport
  • National identity cards in the European Union

References
  1. Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality, State Secretariat for Migration of Switzerland.
  2. "Gibraltarian ID card for flights to UK - FAQ". easyJet. 23 March 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-03-23.
  3. "Gibraltar's new electronic identity cards". Gibraltar Panorama. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2017.


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