EUDI Wallet does not replace the existing national electronic identification solutions. The European Commission is developing an open source code prototype for the EUDI Wallet. Based on this, every Member State will create a EUDI Wallet application for their own citizens, built on their existing digital architecture. This way, the capabilities of a digital state are combined with new cross-border solutions.
EUDI Wallet is planned to be introduced in the European Union from 2026. The EUDI Wallet will be created through an international public procurement contract with a service provider.
The EUDI Wallet procurement is organised by the Information System Authority (hereinafter referred to as RIA).
AS Cybernetica, a contractual partner of RIA, has analysed the architecture of the technical solution of the future Estonian digital wallet and its compatibility with the existing ecosystem of electronic identity. In addition, preliminary analyses regarding various certificates that can be issued and used in the digital wallet (including a mobile driving licence) have been completed. The follow-up projects will demonstrate whether a mobile ID card and driving licence, compliant with standards and legislative norms, will be available not only in Estonia, but also in other Member States.
Analyses (in Estonian)
The analysis of the Digital Wallet Phase II focused on mapping the requirements and ecosystem of the EUDI Wallet, mainly based on the legal framework governing the Digital Identity Wallet. In addition, various issues related to the EUDI Wallet and its ecosystem, which are currently maintained by RIA, were analysed during the project.
Analysis
The purpose of the Digital Wallet Phase III analysis was to provide legal and technical expertise on the EUDI Wallet and within the framework of this analysis, various issues related to the EUDI Wallet and its ecosystem maintained by RIA were analysed.
Analysis
The introduction of the EUDI Wallet also brings with it the obligation to accept EUDI Wallets in certain services:
- From the end of 2026, public sector digital services must accept EUDI Wallets.
- From the end of 2027, the acceptance obligation will extend to certain regulated and more influential private sector service providers.
To prepare for this, RIA is already developing the necessary support infrastructure and the RP registry solution today.
Early preparation is important, as some European Union member states may introduce their EUDI wallet solutions as early as the end of 2026, and service providers must be prepared to accept them.
Company activities for EUDI wallet adoption
A company should:
- assess whether it is required to accept the EUDI wallets
- analyse whether existing processes support the use of the EUDI wallet
- register the company in the RP register
- apply for access certificates
- implement integration with the digital wallet in your system
What is the Relying Party Register?
The Relying Party Register (RP) is a part of the EUDI Wallet ecosystem that registers organisations and service providers who wish to use the EUDI Wallet to verify the identity of users or to request or confirm data.
Timeline of the RP register
- The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of the RP register (including instructions) is planned to be ready by the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027
- RP registration will begin after the MVP is completed
- The exact solution for access certificates is still being developed
- Intermediaries will be registered similarly to RP register and more detailed instructions will be published on the RIA website
The EUDI wallet gives people a private, secure and convenient way to use their digital identity in Estonia and throughout the European Union. It allows you to identify yourself in online services, digitally sign documents and use digital evidence easily and reliably. Using the EUDI wallet is voluntary.
The EUDI wallet enables:
secure identification in Estonia and throughout the European Union;
digital signing and authentication based on common European standards;
controlled and convenient use of digital evidence;
to share only the necessary information privately with services and to maintain full control over your data.
Under eIDAS, certain service providers in both the public and private sectors must accept EUDI Wallet.
Public sector as of the end of 2026.
Public sector institutions that provide e-services and require electronic identification must start accepting EUDI Wallets in accordance with eIDAS requirements.
Private sector as of the end of 2027.
The obligation may also extend to certain private sector service providers, such as in the areas of banking, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, transport and education, if they:
- provide services that require electronic identification, and
- fall within the mandatory categories defined by eIDAS.
The exact scope and implementation of the obligation depends on additional European Union implementing acts and the national legislation of the Member States.
No. The use of a EUDI wallet is voluntary for end user and generally free of charge. In addition, it is possible to use other means of electronic identity, such as an ID card and Mobile ID.
According to the European Union's eIDAS regulation, all Member States must make at least one EUDI wallet available to citizens and residents within 24 months of the entry into force of the relevant implementing acts.
The first implementing acts entered into force on 24 December 2024, so the expected deadline is the end of 2026. The exact timing depends on EU implementing acts and national implementation, but the requirements are binding on Member States.
As of May 2026, three EU Member States are ahead of the rest in terms of development and have submitted applications for cross-border use and official approval of their digital wallets.
It is expected that these three countries will be able to deploy and publish their certified digital wallets by the end of 2026, which would enable their cross-border use within the EU.
The development of the EUDI Wallet in Estonia has reached the procurement stage. On May 18, 2026, an international tender was announced to find a service provider. If the procurement process proceeds without any disputes, it could take approximately one year to conclude the contract.
Last updated: 22.07.2026
