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Now that Apple has stated that we will be able to keep our passports directly in Apple Wallet with the release of iOS 26, the digital passport is getting closer to being a reality!And hold on, the TSA has already approved it and declared that it will recognize it as a legitimate form of identification for domestic travel. You will now have your documents at your fingertips if you are one of those people who are always forgetting where they put them!
Apple targets the digital passport
Indeed, and it’s likely that you’re questioning why the digital passport is used instead of the actual ID.Since May 7, as you may be aware, this document has been required in order to board domestic flights; any document will not be accepted. You must go to a DMV, show your identification, and then wait for a few weeks. Naturally, we are all aware of our current situation, and millions of Americans have yet to receive this document. Apple recognized an opportunity to act because of this.
A document always on your iPhone
The process is made simpler by letting the passport reside in Apple Wallet; all that is required of passengers is their iPhone or Apple Watch and biometric authentication using Touch ID or Face ID. Suddenly, Apple is the easiest way to get security checks, and they guarantee that your identity is completely safe on the network.
The catch
Yes, there is a little catch: you will still need to bring your actual passport so that the TSA can stamp it if you are traveling overseas because they will only accept the passport as digital identification for domestic flights.
How do I get my Real ID?
Waiting your turn for a few hours at the DMV, bringing the required paperwork (your birth certificate, proof of identity, and two documents proving you reside in the state where you’re asking for a license), and that’s it!
Which option is better?
There isn’t a better option than the other, as we stated. When you don’t want to carry real cards, having your passport on your iPhone is useful in case you’re questioned for identification.
How will the passport be added to Apple Wallet?
Quite simply! All you need to do is use your iPhone’s camera to scan the actual passport, check the information via NFC, and validate your biometric proof—just like when you add your driver’s license or payment cards.
Apple claims that using the iPhone camera to scan the actual passport, NFC to verify the information, and a quick biometric test will be sufficient. You don’t need to worry because the data will be kept in the same chip that protects your cards and will be encrypted from beginning to end.
End-to-end encryption
Apple maintains that no data is allowed to leave the device without specific permission. The user can allow or deny the sharing of certain data fields when the TSA agent scans them with their reader. In this manner, the traveler maintains control over their privacy.
Risks of depending on the battery
The device’s battery life is a clear problem. Indeed, we are all aware that Apple products have a limited battery life. Apple advises packing a portable charger and a battery that is at least 50% charged before departing. It’s advisable to have the actual passport with you, though, as the TSA might request it again in the event of a malfunction or dead battery.
Update and get ready
In the fall, iOS 26 will be released. Make sure your passport contains an electronic chip and is valid before the update. Then, to increase security, turn on two-factor authentication on your Apple ID. And now, hold on!
Apple Wallet with a US passport! You can use iOS 26 with Digital ID to verify your name and age when traveling domestically, among other things. at WWDC#WWDC2025#WWDC25pic.twitter.com/2zqHaTC7Kl
June 9, 2025 Shervin Shares (@ShervinShares)
