EUDI Wallet Timeline
Key dates and deadlines for the EU Digital Identity Wallet rollout, from the eIDAS 2.0 proposal through the December 2026 deadline and beyond.
European Commission Proposes eIDAS 2.0
The Commission publishes its proposal to revise the eIDAS regulation, introducing the concept of a European Digital Identity Wallet for all EU citizens.
Large Scale Pilots Begin
Four EU-funded pilot consortia launch: POTENTIAL (led by France/Germany, 148 participants), EWC (EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium), NOBID (Nordic-Baltic, payments focus), and DC4EU (education and social security). Total EU funding: €46 million.
European Parliament Approves eIDAS 2.0
The European Parliament votes overwhelmingly in favor of the revised eIDAS regulation with 335 votes in favor, establishing the legal framework for EUDI Wallets.
Council of the EU Adopts eIDAS 2.0
The Council formally adopts Regulation (EU) 2024/1183, completing the legislative process. The regulation enters into force 20 days after publication.
Belgium Launches MyGov.be Wallet
Belgium launches the MyGov.be digital wallet, making it one of the first EU countries with a live wallet. Citizens can store identity data, vaccination records, and certificates using eID or itsme authentication.
eIDAS 2.0 Enters Into Force
The revised eIDAS regulation (EU) 2024/1183 is published in the Official Journal and enters into force. The clock starts: member states have 24 months to provide wallets.
Italy Launches IT-Wallet
Italy becomes the first EU country to launch a full digital identity wallet through the IO app. Offers digital driving licences, health insurance cards (Tessera Sanitaria), and the European Disability Card. Over 6 million credentials issued within months.
Architecture Reference Framework (ARF) 1.5 Published
The Architecture and Reference Framework version 1.5.0 is released, defining the technical standards all EUDI Wallets must follow including protocols for OpenID4VCI/VP, credential formats (SD-JWT VC, mDoc/mdoc), and security requirements.
First Implementing Acts Enter Into Force
The first batch of implementing acts under eIDAS 2.0 enters into force. This date is critical: it starts the 24-month countdown for member state wallets (deadline: December 24, 2026) and the 36-month countdown for relying party mandates (deadline: late December 2027).
Second Wave Implementing Acts
Additional implementing acts adopted covering wallet certification, Trust Service Provider requirements, and interoperability protocols. The European Commission also opens public consultations on remaining technical specifications.
WE BUILD & APTITUDE Consortia Launch
New generation of EU-funded consortia: WE BUILD (led by the Netherlands, open-source wallet infrastructure) and APTITUDE (cross-border interoperability testing). These build on lessons from the first four pilots.
Country Pilot Programs Expand
Multiple countries launch or scale public pilots. Germany tests the SPRIND-developed wallet via AusweisApp, France scales France Identité to 5 million users, and the Netherlands develops the open-source NL-wallet. Croatia's Certilia reaches 350,000+ users.
Pre-Launch Testing & Certification
Member states conduct final interoperability testing, security audits, and certification processes. Cross-border wallet recognition testing intensifies. The European Commission reviews compliance readiness across all 27 member states.
Denmark Launches AltID
Denmark targets a spring 2026 launch for AltID, its EUDI wallet developed by Nine with Signicat for identity verification. One of the earliest full EUDI-compliant wallets.
Country Launches Accelerate
Member states begin launching their certified EUDI Wallets to the public. Countries with mature digital identity infrastructure (Estonia, Poland, Austria, Hungary) among the first wave.
EUDI Wallet Deadline
All 27 EU member states must provide at least one EUDI Wallet to their citizens. This is the binding deadline — exactly 24 months after the first implementing acts entered into force on December 24, 2024. All government services must accept the wallet for identification.
Relying Party Mandate Takes Effect
All private-sector relying parties — banks, Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs with 45M+ EU users), and telecom providers — must accept the EUDI Wallet. This is 36 months after the first implementing acts entered into force on December 24, 2024. Banks must accept the wallet for KYC, account opening, and other regulated financial activities.
Full Ecosystem Adoption
The EUDI Wallet ecosystem matures as adoption expands. Private sector use cases grow across travel (digital boarding passes), healthcare (ePrescriptions), education (diploma verification), and employment (professional qualifications). Full cross-border interoperability reaches all 27 member states plus EEA countries.
What Happens If a Country Misses the Deadline?
The December 2026 deadline is a legal obligation under EU law. If a member state fails to provide an EUDI Wallet by the deadline, the European Commission can initiate infringement proceedings. However, the regulation does not specify penalties for late implementation, and some flexibility is expected for countries facing technical challenges.
Historically, EU member states often miss implementation deadlines by months or even years. The Commission typically works with late-implementing countries rather than immediately pursuing legal action. Citizens in countries that miss the deadline can still use wallets from other member states that launch on time, as cross-border recognition is guaranteed by the regulation.