Lithuanian identity card
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![]() The front and reverse of a 2nd generation (2009-2012) Lithuanian identity card | |
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Lithuanian Personal Identity Card is officially recognised identity document issued to Lithuanian citizens.
Use[edit]
As an international travel document[edit]
The Personal Identity Card is a limited travel document, valid for travel within most European nations.
As personal identification[edit]
Aside from being unable to be used for international travel to other than previously mentioned countries, the passport card is treated as a passport for all other purposes. A Personal Identity Card can be used as primary evidence of Lithuanian citizenship, just like a passport and can be used as a valid proof of citizenship and proof of identity both inside and outside Lithuania
As electronic signature device[edit]
Since 2009, Personal Identity Cards are equipped with contact chips, allowing their usage as digital signature devices with a smart card reader. The Identity documents personalisation centre under the Lithuanian Ministry of the Interior provides digital signature software for Windows, Linux and Mac OS environments.
History[edit]
First Lithuanian Personal Identity Cards were issued in January, 2003. The issuance of these card continued until January, 2009, when they were superseded with biometric and digital signature-capable 2nd generation personal identity cards. In July, 2012 issuance of slightly altered 3rd generation personal identity cards has started.
See also[edit]
- National identity cards in the European Union
- Lithuanian passport
- Identity document
- e-Residency of Lithuania
References[edit]