Rules for the travel document copy
Presenting a copy of a travel document that does not comply with the requirements may result in a refusal to issue the e-Resident’s digital ID card. Find out below what you need to pay attention to.
International passport
EU ID CardAccepted travel documents
an internationally recognised passport
a European Union ID card
Documents that are not accepted
driver’s licence
former e-Resident’s digital ID card
internal passport/other internal documents
expired documents
The quality requirements
The travel document copy must be:
- in colour
- clear and in focus
- clearly readable
- unaltered by computer software
- in .JPG .JPEG or .PNG format (.PDFs are not accepted)
- no bigger than 1.3 MB
What your travel document copy must include
Please provide a copy of at least one type of document:
The copy/copies must:
* If these details are located on another page of your passport, please include a copy of those pages in addition.
- the personal data page of your passport
- copies of both sides of your European Union ID card
The copy/copies must:
- show the document number*
- show the period of validity*
- contain no other objects or people
- not be cut off or cropped
- be in clear contrast to the background
* If these details are located on another page of your passport, please include a copy of those pages in addition.
Validity requirements for third-country citizens
Travel documents for individuals from countries outside the European Union and Schengen area must be no more than 10 years old, in accordance with Schengen entry standards.Examples
Black and white copy
Blurry copy where the personal data is not readable
Flashlight reflection
MRZ code covered with finger
Personal data covered up
Personal data crossed out or scribbled on
Document photo and personal data damaged
Copy is cut off