Setting up a passport-based Digital ID in Apple Wallet requires an iPhone 11 or later or an Apple Watch Series 6 or later running current software, a Face ID- or Touch ID-capable device, an unexpired U.S. passport, and two-factor authentication on the user's Apple account; the setup process involves scanning the passport photo page and embedded chip and verifying identity with a live selfie and head movements, and the Digital ID can be synced to an Apple Watch.
November 13, 2025
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technical_requirement
Describes hardware, credential and verification steps required to create a passport-based Digital ID in Apple Wallet.
At TSA identity checkpoints, presenting a passport-based Digital ID from Apple Wallet involves double-clicking the device side button, selecting the Digital ID, holding the top of the iPhone or the face of the Apple Watch near a TSA identity reader, reviewing a prompt that shows what information will be shared, and confirming the transaction with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode.
November 13, 2025
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procedural
Describes the user interaction flow and verification steps for presenting a Digital ID to a TSA identity reader.
Apple states that its passport-based Digital ID in Wallet is encrypted and private, is accessible only via Face ID or Touch ID (or a passcode), and that Apple does not see when or where users present the Digital ID.
November 13, 2025
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security_claim
Apple's stated privacy and security model for Apple Wallet Digital ID.
A digital passport-based ID stored in Apple Wallet is not a replacement for a physical passport for international flights and border crossings; travelers must still carry a physical passport for international travel.
November 13, 2025
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regulatory_guidance
Clarifies the limits of using a digital passport-based ID versus physical passport for international travel.