Germany: the Ukrainian ID card is recognised for another year, until 23 February 2027

The 2015-type ID card is accepted instead of a passport for border crossing and for 90 days in 180 in the EU.

WHAT CHANGED Recognition of the 2015-type Ukrainian ID card was extended by a year: from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2027. WHO IS AFFECTED Anyone using the ID card instead of a travel passport to cross the border or to stay in Germany and other EU countries. WHAT TO DO Nothing urgent. But note the limits: the card replaces a passport for a stay of 90 days within 180, not for your status. If your travel passport is expiring, apply for a new one early. VERBATIM FROM THE SOURCE (in Ukrainian) «Українська ID-картка (зразка 2015 року) і надалі – до 23 лютого 2027 року – визнається як заміна паспорта для перетину кордону та перебування в Німеччині й інших країнах – членах Європейського Союзу (ЄС) на 90 днів протягом періоду в 180 днів.» Source: Germany4Ukraine — https://www.germany4ukraine.de/UA/einreise-aufenthalt-und-rueckkehr/einreise-aus-der-ukraine-nach-deutschland/seite_node.html

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