Greece adds digital passport to Gov.gr Wallet
Digital government services expand in Greece as Gov.gr Wallet adds passport support.
The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence has added the national passport to the Gov.gr Wallet, allowing citizens with active ordinary passports to store a secure digital version on their mobile devices.
The digital passport can be used for identification and as a travel document within Greece. Diplomatic and service passports are not currently supported.
The passport becomes the thirteenth document available through the Gov.gr Wallet, joining digital identity cards, driving licences, disability cards, unemployment cards, academic IDs, insurance information, vehicle records, driver penalty points, pet records, the Athens Ring Road permit and the Real Estate File.
According to the Ministry, more than 2.5 million digital identity cards and almost 2 million digital driving licences have already been added to the application.
The Gov.gr Wallet is available on both Android and iOS devices through wallet.gov.gr. The service was developed by the General Secretariat for Information Systems and Digital Governance and GRNET, in cooperation with the Ministry of Citizen Protection and the Hellenic Police.
Citizen data is retrieved through the government’s Interoperability Centre.
Why does it matter?
The addition of the passport further expands Greece’s digital identity ecosystem and reflects the country’s continued investment in digital public services. By enabling citizens to carry more official documents securely on their mobile devices, the government is reducing reliance on physical credentials while improving access to public services.
The initiative also aligns with wider European efforts to strengthen digital identity infrastructure. As more governments develop interoperable digital wallets and electronic identity systems, mobile credentials are expected to play an increasingly important role in public administration and cross-border digital services.
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