Apple is rolling out a significant upgrade to the Wallet app this fall, allowing users to add a digital ID based on their passport directly to their iPhone. This update, announced at WWDC 2025, brings added convenience for travelers and sets the stage for smoother identity verification at airports.
Apple Wallet to support digital ID for travel
With this new feature, iPhone users will be able to store their passport-based digital ID in Apple Wallet, which can then be used at participating airports, including TSA checkpoints and other secure travel points. The aim is to eliminate the need for physical ID cards or paper documents, streamlining airport security and check-in processes.
Why this matters: relevance to Digi Yatra in India
This move comes at a time when India is also pushing for digital transformation at airports through the Digi Yatra initiative. Digi Yatra enables paperless and contactless air travel using biometric and facial recognition technologies. The introduction of digital ID in Apple Wallet complements such efforts, potentially allowing iPhone users in India to integrate their passport or verified identity for Digi Yatra-based check-ins in the future, subject to official integration and approvals.
As both Apple and Indian aviation authorities move toward secure digital identity systems, this update could accelerate the adoption of digital boarding experiences in India and globally.
Privacy-focused and secure
Apple ensures that the digital ID feature is encrypted, stored on-device, and not shared without user permission. This aligns with the company’s ongoing commitment to user privacy and data security.
The digital ID in Wallet will begin rolling out this fall, starting with select regions and expanding over time in collaboration with government and airport partners.
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