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Moldovan identity card

National identity card of Moldova

Field	Value
document_name	Moldovan identity card
image	[[File:Moldovan Identity Card (2025).png	200px]]
[[File:Moldovan Identity Card Back (2025).png	200px]]
image_width	200px
image_caption	2025 series
date_first_issued	1996
using_jurisdiction	Moldova
valid_jurisdictions	Moldova
document_type	Mandatory identity document
purpose	Identification, travel
eligibility	Moldovan citizenship (mandatory)
expiration
name	Moldovan identity card
(Carte de identitate)

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The Moldovan identity card ( (officially); buletin de identitate (commonly)) is a compulsory identity document issued in the Republic of Moldova. Every Moldovan citizen who resides in the Republic of Moldova must have an ID card. Moldovan ID cards are issued by the . The following are required to have an ID card: from birth until 10 years of age (the card can be issued without bearers photo), from 10 years of age until 16, from 16 years of age until 25, and from 25 years of age until 45. After 45 years of age, the ID card is not required to be renewed.

1996 Series

The card is hard plastic and rectangular in shape, 105 × 74 mm (4¼" x 3") in size. On the front side of the card on the left side a color photograph of the bearer is placed along with a round hologram and a signature of the bearer. Top of the card bears a title REPUBLICA MOLDOVA – BULETIN DE IDENTITATE (Republic of Moldova – Identity Card) and country code MDA. On the bottom of the card the Identity Card's Number is placed. The front side has the following description fields:

Surname
Name
Date of birth
Sex
Place of birth
Holder's blood type
Holder's height
Holder's eye colour
Date of issuance
Issuer's ID
Date of expiry On the verso side of the card bears similar identity information with exception of the photo and the information is written in both English and Russian languages. The verso side also contains barcode and other Machine-readable data. The verso side has the following description fields:
Nationality
Personal Code
Surname
Name
Patronym
Place of birth
Date of birth
Sex
Date of expiry

In addition to plastic ID card a soft paper booklet is issued with the card, bearing information on residency, civil and military status. The paper booklet is also used when voting.

2013 Series

Compared to the 1996 Series, the 2013 Series ID card is smaller in size and is 86.5 x 54 mm (3½" x 2¼"). On the front side of the card on the left side a color photograph of the bearer is placed along with a round hologram and a signature of the bearer. Top of the card bears a title REPUBLICA MOLDOVA – BULETIN DE IDENTITATE (Republic of Moldova - Identity Card), to the left side of the title there is a Moldovan Coat of Arms and to the right side of the title the Identity Card's Number is placed. The front side has the following description fields:

Surname
Name
Citizenship
Sex
Date of birth
Date of issuance
Date of expiry
Issuer's ID The verso side contains barcode and other Machine-readable data. The verso side has the following description fields:
Personal Code
Holder's blood type
Place of residence
Date of registration in the place of residence

In addition to plastic ID card a soft paper booklet is issued with the card bearing information on temporary residence (e.g. for students). The paper booklet is also used when voting.

Information on both front and verso sides of the card is written in both Romanian and Russian languages.

2015 Series

Effective 1 September 2015, a new edition of identity cards was introduced. New cards have a slightly different design and are made of polycarbonate. The bearer's photograph is now in black-and-white format only. The new technology involves the use of laser equipment for imprinting data onto the internal layer of the card. This system is based on the use of the next generation materials and equipment, in compliance with European Union directives on document safety. New identity cards are being issued in both Electronic (C series) and Non-electronic (B series) version.

As with previous series, in addition to plastic ID card, a soft paper booklet is issued with the card bearing information on temporary residence (e.g. for students). The paper booklet is also used when voting.

Information on both front and verso sides of the card is written in both Romanian and Russian languages.

2019 Series

Effective as of 1 April 2020, the only change in this series relative to the 2015 one is the removal of holders blood type from the back side of the ID card. The card also features for the first time a NFC ICAO-compliant biometric chip and logo which stores the bearer's details electronically.

Fees

Moldovan citizens up to 16 years of age inclusive can receive ID card without any fees. All other citizens must acquire ID card for a minimum cost of 130 Moldovan lei for a non-electronic version (B series) and 700 Moldovan lei for an electronic version (C series).

International travel

Currently Moldovan citizens can only travel outside of Moldova within 30 km (19 mi) of the border with Ukraine, Transnistria, and Turkey using their ID cards instead of their passports.

Gallery

File:Moldovan ID card (plastic part front side, 1996 year model).jpg|Front side (1996 series) File:Moldovan ID card (plastic part back side, 1996 year model).jpg|Back side (1996 series) File:Moldova Identity Card Front, 2013 series.jpg|Front side (2013 series) File:Moldova Identity Card Back, 2013 series.jpg|Back side (2013 series) File:Moldova Identity Card Front, 2015 series.png|Front side (2015 series) File:Moldova Identity Card Back, 2015 series.png|Back side (2015 series) File:Moldova Identity Card Front, 2019 series.png|Front side (2019 series) File:Moldova Identity Card Back, 2019 series.png|Back side (2019 series) File:Moldovan Identity Card (2025).png|Front side (2025 series) File:Moldovan Identity Card Back (2025).png|Back side (2025 series)

References

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