Question 3734 — identity papers

Summary

Mr. Stéphane Vojetta draws the attention of the Minister of State, Minister of the Interior, to the difficulties that compatriots encounter with the recognition by Spain and Portugal of their national identity card (CNI) whose official validity period has expired. Indeed, the validity period of the CNI for adults was extended by 5 years on January 1, 2014, going from 10 to 15 years. This means that for identity cards issued to adults between 2006 and 2013, the 5-year extension is automatic, without modification of the validity date entered on the CNI. The latter is recognized as a travel document in all member states of the European Union, as well as other countries in Europe or North Africa. The apparently obsolete cards but in reality extended by 5 years have been officially accepted in certain countries such as Andorra, Monaco, Italy or Switzerland, while other countries, such as Belgium, have officially refused to take this adaptation into account. Spain and Portugal are among the countries which have not officially ruled on their acceptance as a travel document of the French national identity card during its 5-year extension period. This situation generates real confusion among compatriots traveling between France and these two countries, but also for French people residing in Portugal and Spain. Also, he would like to know if he can discuss this subject with his Portuguese and Spanish counterparts.

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