"iPhone and Apple Watch owners in the United States will now be able to carry a copy of their U.S. passport on their device, which they can then use at TSA checkpoints across more than 250 U.S. airports when traveling domestically. The feature, known as Digital ID, was previously announced as part of the iOS 26 release, and adds passports to the list of existing government IDs supported in Apple Wallet."
"From there, select Digital ID and follow the steps to complete the setup process, which includes using the iPhone to scan the photo page of their passport and scanning the chip embedded on the back to ensure the passport's authenticity. Users will also have to take a selfie for verification and then complete a series of facial and head movements for additional security."
"Presenting Apple's new Digital ID in person works much like using Apple Pay. You can double-click the side button or Home button to access your Wallet, then select Digital ID. The iPhone or Apple Watch should be held near an identity reader, and users will use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate their information. Users will also be able to see what identity information is being requested before completing the verification process."
Digital ID enables U.S. iPhone and Apple Watch users to store a digital copy of their U.S. passport in Apple Wallet and present it at TSA checkpoints at more than 250 U.S. airports for domestic travel. The feature adds passports to Wallet's supported government IDs and is available in a dozen states and Puerto Rico with more to come. The digital passport does not replace a physical passport and is not supported for international travel or border crossings. Setup requires scanning the passport photo page and embedded chip, taking a selfie, and performing facial and head-movement verification. Authentication uses Face ID or Touch ID. The feature remains in beta.
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