Document Name: | Monégasque identity card |
Purpose: | Proof of identity |
Expiration: | 5 years |
Eligibility: | Monégasque citizenship |
Using Jurisdiction: | Monaco |
Valid Jurisdictions: | (except Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, and Sweden) (except Iceland) Rest of Europe (except Belarus, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, and United Kingdom) Overseas France |
Document Type: | Compulsory identity card |
The Monégasque identity card (French: '''Carte d’identité monégasque électronique''') or CIME is issued to Monégasque citizens by the Monaco City Hall. It can be used as a travel document when visiting countries in the Schengen Area (except Bulgaria, Iceland and Sweden), the CEFTA states (except North Macedonia and Serbia) as well as Andorra, Gibraltar,[1] and Montserrat (max.14 days).[2] The card is produced for the Monaco City Hall by Oberthur Technologies.[3]
Since 30 March 2009, Monégasque identity cards have been issued containing a biometric chip.[4] Validity of the card is 5 years from the date of issue.[5]