In Bulgaria, from June 17, the issuing of ID cards of the new generation begins. In order to increase the security of the document, in addition to a photo, it will also contain an electronic data carrier with recorded biometric data - two fingerprints and a photo.

- The new document opens the possibility for Bulgarian citizens traveling to the countries of the European Union to pass through the electronic checkpoints at the border crossing, facilitates and speeds up the control of border authorities from other countries. At a later stage, by entering an electronic identity certificate, citizens will be able to identify themselves in a virtual environment when using electronic services and information systems, NOVA announced.

Changing the personal document is not mandatory. Bulgarian ID cards issued up to and including 16.06.2024 are valid until 2 August 2031, unless the period of validity has expired before then.

- The delivery deadline is observed - regular procedure up to 30 days, fast up to 3 days and express - within 8 working hours, and requests for issuing the new document can be submitted in all departments of "Bulgarian Personal Documents" in the country. Those who use the express service will receive their document only in Sofia in person or from an authorized person, the Bulgarian media write.

There remains the option of issuing a free ID card for persons aged 14 to 16, valid for 4 years; The issuance of a permanent ID card to persons who have reached the age of 58 is no longer valid.

Bulgaria will issue a new model ID card this year.
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Persons aged 18 to 70 will be issued an ID card with a validity period of 10 years. Persons over 70 can choose a validity period of 10 or 30 years, and the document is again free of charge.

The fee for issuing new documents for persons aged 18 to 70 remains the same. Until the end of the year, it remains unchanged for all types of services – regular, fast and express. From the beginning of 2025, a price of BGN 30 will be introduced for a regular service. Until the end of the year, the tariff for issuing personal documents for persons with permanently reduced work ability or type and degree of disability 50 and over 50% will be maintained, and from the beginning of the next year, a price of BGN 3 will be introduced for an ordinary service, for fast - 6 BGN and for express - 15 BGN.

An identity card with a validity period of one year is issued to persons from whom it is impossible to take fingerprints due to a temporary physical disability. The fee for the document is BGN 3 for regular procedure, BGN 6 for express service and BGN 15 for express service.

The possibility of a simple and fast service is maintained when issuing a residence card to a family member of an EU citizen. The fee for this remains unchanged until the end of the year, and from the beginning of the next one - citizens will pay 30 BGN for a regular procedure and 60 BGN for an expedited procedure.

- The introduction of the new model of the Bulgarian identity card became possible thanks to the consistent efforts of an expert group from the Ministry of the Interior, writes the relevant department.