Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Apple Launches Digital ID Feature for iPhone Users
Apple is adding a new feature to iPhones that lets you keep your passport in your phone.
This will make it easier to show your ID at airport security in the US.
However, you'll still need your regular, paper passport for trips outside the country.
You can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to safely store and show your passport.
The new feature will be available in the Apple Wallet app, and is intended to improve travel experiences.
Apple is launching a Digital ID feature for iPhones, allowing users to store their US passport.
The feature will be used at TSA checkpoints within the US.
Digital ID is not a replacement for physical passports, especially for international travel.
The Wallet app is getting an update for better boarding pass and travel features.
The TSA emphasizes the need for physical passports for international travel.
- Who
- Apple iPhone users.
- What
- Apple is launching a digital ID feature for US passports within the Apple Wallet.
- When
- The feature will be available in the fall.
- Where
- At TSA checkpoints in the US.
- Why
- To make identity checks easier at airports, however the physical passport is still needed for international travel.
Travelers
TSA and Government
Travel Convenience
Travelers
More convenient for domestic travel
TSA and Government
Still require physical passport for international travel
- Feature
- Digital ID for US passports in Apple Wallet
- Functionality
- Identity checks at TSA checkpoints in the US
- Limitations
- Not valid for international travel
- App
- Apple Wallet