Identity card (Portugal)

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The Portuguese identity card (Portuguese: Cartão de cidadão, CC) (lit. 'Citizen card'), is an identity document issued by the Government of Portugal to its citizens. The card replaces several previous documents, including the Bilhete de Identidade (BI; Identity Card), Social Security card, National Health Service card, Taxpayer card and voter registration card, in one secure card. The Citizen Card was first issued in the Azores in mid-2006. However, as of 2017 BIs continued to be issued in some cases. It is mandatory to have a card from twenty days after birth. The Citizen card is also a valid travel document within all of Europe, including the United Kingdom in some cases, and except Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. It is also valid in Egypt, French overseas territories, Georgia, Montserrat (max 14 days) and Turkey. However, to enter Egypt a visa is required through the e-visa system or upon arrival (passport photo is required on the arrival). In March 2024, it was announced that the new...

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