Write your
own story.
Keep control
of your data.
A digital ID and personal digital wallet for EU citizens, residents and businesses
Your personal data tells your life’s story; you should be the one to control it and decide when and with whom your data is shared.
The EU Digital Identity Wallet makes it possible. It will be a secure and easy way for European citizens, residents and businesses to prove who they are when accessing digital services. The wallet app will enable you to safely obtain, store and share important digital documents about yourself and electronically sign or seal documents.
Providing the documents needed to open a new bank account, enrol in a university abroad, or apply for your next dream job will be both easy and secure. And your privacy will always be respected; you control what data is shared and who has access to it.
The Digital Identity Regulation entered into force in May 2024. It will enable the digital transformation of the public sector, allowing for more services to be accessed digitally, including across borders. Businesses will find it easier to offer online services across Europe as the wallet means secure authentication will be available to every potential customer in the EU. Each Member State will offer at least one version of the EU Digital Identity Wallet, built to the same common specifications.
Pilot Projects
The EU Digital Identity Wallet will simplify your life
Here is a first look at the many things your EU Digital Identity Wallet will be able to do:
Explore the use casesEducation
Store and share your education credentials when applying to a new job.
Payments
Easily authorise payments through your wallet.
Travel
Store and share key travel documents like boarding passes, and identify yourself when making hotel reservations.
The EU Digital Identity Wallet will benefit everyone
Securely store and share your digital identity — discover the many ways the EU Digital Identity Wallet will benefit both individuals and organisations.
For citizens
- Easily access public and private services, both nationally and across borders
- Protect personal data
- Only share data that is needed
For Public Administrations
- GDPR and Cybersecurity compliant
- Facilitate the digital transformation of public services
- Enhance fraud prevention
For private companies
- Authentications are easier and cheaper
- GDPR and Cybersecurity Compliant
- Boost sales and conduct more types of business 100% online
- Authenticate users without being dependent on private third party solutions
Pilot Projects
Large Scale Pilot Projects are testing the Wallet
Four Large Scale Pilot projects, based across Europe, are building prototypes and testing everyday use cases of the EU Digital Identity Wallet. Discover all the Large Scale Pilots and their many use cases — including payments, travel, and education.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications and Toolbox
The EU Digital Identity Toolbox will provide the Architecture and Reference Framework, technical specifications, and guidelines needed to build the EU Digital Identity Wallet. Discover the Architecture and Reference Framework, the Reference Implementation for the prototype wallet, read key documentation, and learn how you can share your thoughts on the Toolbox.
Read more about the Toolbox