EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet)

If your company uses onboarding, identity verification, electronic signatures, or access controls for customers in the EU, changes are coming soon. With the new eIDAS 2.0 Regulation, the European Union is introducing the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet).

This regulated, smartphone-based identity solution will transform how people prove their identity and how businesses verify, authenticate, and sign it. By the end of 2026, every EU member state must provide at least one wallet. Shortly thereafter, regulated industries will be required to accept it as well. On this page, you’ll learn what the EUDI Wallet is, what deadlines apply, and how you can start preparing for it today.

What is the EUDI Wallet?

The EU Digital Identity Wallet is a government-backed digital wallet on the user’s smartphone that stores certified versions of various official documents and credentials. With the EUDI Wallet, users and businesses can verify their identity or exchange data online or in person, with only the necessary information being shared. Additionally, the wallet can be used to sign documents with one of the legally binding electronic signatures recognized in the EU. The information that can be stored in the EUDI Wallet includes:

• Identity and personal data such as ID card and passport, date of birth, proof of age, place of residence and address, nationality, and residency status
• Occupation, education, and legal status, such as university degrees, diplomas, and professional qualifications, employment references, and proof of work authorization
• Access and mobility authorizations such as a driver’s license, bank-verified identity credentials and account statements, as well as confirmations of authorization to use services and benefits

What advantages does the wallet offer businesses?

For businesses, the EUDI Wallet is based on the principle of selective disclosure. Users no longer share complete documents, but only the information required in each case, e.g., proof of legal age instead of the full date of birth. This allows identity checks to be conducted more efficiently and replaces previously fragmented and document-intensive processes with standardized and cryptographically secured workflows. Processes such as customer registration and KYC, contract processing, or other compliance requirements can thus be accelerated and implemented more smoothly. At the same time, a consistent basis of trust is established throughout the entire process.

In short, the EUDI Wallet is not just another registration method, but a European trust infrastructure that brings together identification, attribute verification, and electronic signatures within a unified and interoperable framework.

Timeline

• End of 2026: Every EU member state must make at least one EUDI Wallet available to citizens and residents. The public sector must begin accepting identification via the Wallet.
• 2027: Certain regulated organizations must accept the EUDI Wallet for identification purposes. Germany plans to introduce its government-issued EUDI Wallet in early 2027.
• July 2027: The EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) enters into force, creating additional obligations that directly impact wallet-based identity verification.

Regulated organizations that will be required to accept the wallet include: financial service providers, identity verification (IDV) and KYC platforms, telecommunications operators, and the healthcare and insurance sectors.

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