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Slovakia ID Card (Občiansky preukaz) – 2025 Guide

The Slovak ID card (Občiansky preukaz) is the primary identification document for Slovak citizens. It is a mandatory biometric card for all citizens over 15 and serves as both a proof of identity and an EU travel document.

This guide explains how to apply, renew, or use the Slovak ID card in 2025, with details on digital features, travel, and e-government access.

What Is the Slovakia ID Card?

The Slovak national ID card is a plastic, credit card–sized document issued by the Ministry of Interior. Since 2013, it includes biometric and electronic identity (eID) capabilities, making it valid for both physical and digital identification.

Who Must Have a Slovak ID Card?

All Slovak citizens aged 15 or older (mandatory)
Children aged under 15 may receive a voluntary child ID
Slovak citizens living abroad can apply via Slovak embassies

Features of the Slovak ID Card (2025)

Full name, date/place of birth, sex, nationality
Slovak citizen identification number (rodné číslo)
Photo and signature
Permanent residence address
Issuance and expiry date
Machine-readable zone (MRZ)
Biometric chip (photo + digital certificates)
Contactless NFC chip (for eGovernment and digital services)
Text in Slovak and English

Validity Period

Age Group	Validity
Age 15–60	10 years
Age 60+	Permanent
Child ID (under 15)	5 years

How to Apply for a Slovak ID Card

Where to Apply:

District Police Directorate (Oddelenie dokladov) in person
Embassies for Slovaks abroad

Required Documents:

Birth certificate
Proof of citizenship (if first-time applicant)
Old ID (if replacing/renewing)
Passport (for expats applying abroad)
Parental consent (for applicants under 18)

Processing Time:

Standard: 7–10 business days
Express: 2 working days (extra fee)

Fees (2025)

Type	Fee (EUR)
Standard ID (15–60 yrs)	~4.50 EUR
Express service	~24.50 EUR
Child ID (under 15)	~4.50 EUR
Replacement (lost/damaged)	~16.50–33 EUR
eID with qualified certificates	Free (upon activation)

Electronic ID (eID) Capabilities

Since 2013, all Slovak ID cards include an electronic chip that enables:

Digital signature
Secure login to Slovak eGovernment services (e.g. taxes, health)
EU cross-border eIDAS compatibility

To activate eID features, users must set a BOK (security PIN) and can use card readers or mobile NFC phones.

Using the Slovak ID as a Travel Document

Slovak ID cards are valid for travel to:

All EU and EEA countries
Switzerland
Western Balkan states (e.g. Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia)
Georgia, Moldova, Albania, and others

Note: It is not valid for travel to non-EU countries like the USA, UK (after Brexit), or Australia.

Lost or Stolen ID Card

If your card is lost, stolen, or damaged:

Report it to the Police or embassy immediately
Apply for a replacement
If eID is active, it will be electronically revoked

Child ID Card (for Travel in the EU)

Children under 15 may be issued a child identity card for EU travel. It is valid for 5 years and allows children to travel with a parent within the EU/EEA.