Serbian identity card
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Serbian identity card is the national identification card used in Serbia
. Though the ID card is a primary photo ID, Serbian passport
and national Drivers license are used as valid photo IDs for various purposes. It is issued to all Serbian citizens residing in the country above 10 years of age, while it's compulsory for those over the age of 16.
ID card has the same shape and size as many other ID cards, as specified by the ISO/IEC 7810 standard. It features a light red and blue background, colors of the Serbian flag
. Obverse background has a picture of a statue on the top of the Serbian government building in Belgrade
, while the reverse has the small Serbian coat of arms
.
Language used on the form is Serbian (in Cyrillic
script) and English
, however, personal data is printed only in Serbian Cyrillic. This has caused some controversy, since obviously national ID card will be difficult to use as a valid ID document abroad, except in those countries which also use Cyrillic script.
Serbian citizens who are members of a national minority have the option to have the form of their ID card printed in Serbian, English and their native language (or Serbian Latin), while personal data will be entered in native language (for example, for Serbian Hungarians
, in Latin script Hungarian alphabet
, instead of the Serbian Cyrillic).
ID card includes the following data:
Bearers signature and fingerprint
of the right index finger
are also printed on the ID card.
Validity of the document is five years from the date of handing in the application, while processing time is up to 15 days.
software to download the data from any ID card to a computer (except for the scanned signature and the fingerprint) using a standard smart card
reader.
About two thirds of citizens applying for the ID card opt for the chipped version.
(ŠĐĆČŽ - they are replaced by the appropriate letter without a diacritical mark), 0-9 and the filler character <.
The format of the first row is:
The format of the second row is:
The format of the third row is:
:
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
. Though the ID card is a primary photo ID, Serbian passport
Serbian passport
Serbian passports are issued to Serbian citizens at any age, and it is the primary document of international travel issued by Serbia.Passports are issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs or, if the citizen resides abroad, at the embassy...
and national Drivers license are used as valid photo IDs for various purposes. It is issued to all Serbian citizens residing in the country above 10 years of age, while it's compulsory for those over the age of 16.
Appearance
Flag of Serbia
The flag of Serbia is a tricolour consisting of three equal horizontal bands, red on the top, blue in the middle and white on the bottom. The same tricolour, in some variations, was the flag of Serbia throughout its history, and is the ethnic flag of the Serbian people.The state flag bears the...
. Obverse background has a picture of a statue on the top of the Serbian government building in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
, while the reverse has the small Serbian coat of arms
Coat of arms of Serbia
The coat of arms of Serbia is based the family arms of the former Obrenović dynasty and features the white bicephalic eagle of the Nemanjić dynasty. An ermine cape of the style once worn by kings is featured in the background. The double-headed eagle has been used since Byzantine era, the Serbian...
.
Language used on the form is Serbian (in Cyrillic
Serbian Cyrillic alphabet
The Serbian Cyrillic alphabet is an adaptation of the Cyrillic script for the Serbian language, developed in 1818 by Serbian linguist Vuk Karadžić. It is one of the two standard modern alphabets used to write the Serbian language, the other being Latin...
script) and English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, however, personal data is printed only in Serbian Cyrillic. This has caused some controversy, since obviously national ID card will be difficult to use as a valid ID document abroad, except in those countries which also use Cyrillic script.
Serbian citizens who are members of a national minority have the option to have the form of their ID card printed in Serbian, English and their native language (or Serbian Latin), while personal data will be entered in native language (for example, for Serbian Hungarians
Hungarians in Vojvodina
Hungarians are the second largest ethnic group in the Vojvodina province in northern Serbia. According to the 2002 census, there are 290,207 ethnic Hungarians in Vojvodina who compose 14.28% of the provincial population. The number of ethnic Hungarians in the whole of Serbia is 293,299, and their...
, in Latin script Hungarian alphabet
Hungarian alphabet
The Hungarian alphabet is an extension of the Latin alphabet used for writing the Hungarian language.One sometimes speaks of the smaller and greater Hungarian alphabets, depending on whether or not the letters Q, W, X, Y are listed, which can only be found in foreign words and traditional...
, instead of the Serbian Cyrillic).
ID card includes the following data:
- Презиме / Surname
- Име / Given name
- Датум рођења / Date of birth
- Пол / Sex
- Рег. бр. / Reg No
- Датум издавања / Issuing date
- Важи до / Valid until
- Документ издаје / Issuing authority
- ЈМБГ / JMBGUnique Master Citizen NumberUnique Master Citizen Number was a unique identification number that was assigned to every citizen of former Yugoslav republics of the SFR Yugoslavia. Today it continues to be used in all of the countries that were created after the dissolution of Yugoslavia – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,...
- Држава рођења / State of birth
- Место и општина рођења / Place of birth
- Пребивалиште и адреса стана / Place of residence (not included on the biometric ID cards)
Bearers signature and fingerprint
Fingerprint
A fingerprint in its narrow sense is an impression left by the friction ridges of a human finger. In a wider use of the term, fingerprints are the traces of an impression from the friction ridges of any part of a human hand. A print from the foot can also leave an impression of friction ridges...
of the right index finger
Index finger
The index finger, , is the first finger and the second digit of a human hand. It is located between the first and third digits, between the thumb and the middle finger...
are also printed on the ID card.
Validity of the document is five years from the date of handing in the application, while processing time is up to 15 days.
Chip
After a long public debate, it has been decided that people will have an option to choose whether to have an ID card with or without the chip, containing the data already printed on the ID card. Those opting for the chip card do not have their place of residence (home address) printed, but it is stored in the chip. The police has provided the public with freewareFreeware
Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the...
software to download the data from any ID card to a computer (except for the scanned signature and the fingerprint) using a standard smart card
Smart card
A smart card, chip card, or integrated circuit card , is any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits. A smart card or microprocessor cards contain volatile memory and microprocessor components. The card is made of plastic, generally polyvinyl chloride, but sometimes acrylonitrile...
reader.
About two thirds of citizens applying for the ID card opt for the chipped version.
Machine readable zone
The data of the machine readable zone consist of three lines of 30 characters each. The only characters used are those of Serbian Latin alphabet, except for letters with diacriticsDiacritics
diacritics is a quarterly academic journal established in 1971 at Cornell University and published by the Johns Hopkins University Press. Articles serve to review recent literature in the field of literary criticism, and have covered topics in gender studies, political theory, psychoanalysis, queer...
(ŠĐĆČŽ - they are replaced by the appropriate letter without a diacritical mark), 0-9 and the filler character <.
The format of the first row is:
| Positions | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | alpha | ID, indicating an ID card |
| 3-5 | alpha | Issuing country (ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codes are three-letter country codes defined in ISO 3166-1, part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization , to represent countries, dependent territories, and special areas of geographical interest... ) code (SRB) |
| 6–14 | num | ID card registration number |
| 15 | num | check digit |
| 16-28 | num | Personal number (JMBG) |
The format of the second row is:
| Positions | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–6 | num | Date of birth (YYMMDD) |
| 7 | num | check digit |
| 9-14 | num | Date of expiry (YYMMDD) |
| 15 | num | check digit |
| 16-18 | num | Nationality of bearer ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 code (SRB) |
| 30 | num | check digit |
The format of the third row is:
| Positions | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–30 | alpha | Last name, followed by two filler characters, followed by given names |
Requirements
To acquire the biometric ID card for the first time, a citizen must present a birth certificate and a proof of citizenship, as well as the expired old style Lična karta. In case of a renewal, only taxes should be paid and new photo will be taken at the police station.International travel
The card can be used for traveling to and staying in countries that have special agreements with Serbian Government without the need for a passportPassport
A passport is a document, issued by a national government, which certifies, for the purpose of international travel, the identity and nationality of its holder. The elements of identity are name, date of birth, sex, and place of birth....
:
See also
- Serbian passportSerbian passportSerbian passports are issued to Serbian citizens at any age, and it is the primary document of international travel issued by Serbia.Passports are issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs or, if the citizen resides abroad, at the embassy...
- Serbian nationality law
- Identity documentIdentity documentAn identity document is any document which may be used to verify aspects of a person's personal identity. If issued in the form of a small, mostly standard-sized card, it is usually called an identity card...
- List of identity card policies by country
External links
- Informisanje.info - A procedure on applying for and issuing Serbian identity card (Serbian)