ID card as a travel document

Attention!
All Icelandic citizens, regardless of age, can apply for an ID card as a travel document.

ID cards are valid identity documents that confirm the holder's identity and nationality and are used for identification.

An example of the appearance of a new ID card with a travel document.

Valid travel document within the European Economic Area (EEA)

An ID card can be presented as a travel document within the European Economic Area (EEA) instead of a passport.

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Application process

Information on how to apply for an ID card.

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Types of ID cards

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Delivery of ID cards

Where can you pick up an ID card?

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers about ID cards.

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