Macedonian identity card

The Macedonian identity card (Macedonian: Лична карта) is a compulsory identity document issued in the Republic of Macedonia. The document is issued by the police on behalf of the Ministry of Interior.

Physical appearance

The Macedonian identity card is plastic ID-1-(bankcard) format. The left side shows a photograph of the face the bearer. On the top left corner of the front, the name Република Македонија (Macedonian)/Republic of Macedonia (English) in capitals, and below it the word Личната карта/Identity card is shown. The flag of Republic of Macedonia and the coat of arms are also displayed on the identity card. Every person over 18 is required to obtain an identity card.

Printed data

The descriptions of the fields are printed in Macedonian and English.

• Front side:
  • Surname
  • Name
  • Nationality
  • Sex
  • Date of birth
  • Personal number
  • Date of issue
  • Date of expiry
  • Holder's signature

• Back side:
  • Place of birth
  • Permanent residence
  • Address
  • Authority
  • ID number
  • Machine-readable zone starting with IDMKD

International travel

The card can be used for traveling to and staying in countries that have special agreements with Macedonian Government without the need for a passport:

•  Serbia

See also

• Macedonian passport
• Driving licence in Macedonia

External links

• Ministry of Internal Affairs - Republic of Macedonia (in Macedonian)