🇸🇰EUDI Wallet Slovakia: What We Know So Far

What We Know About Slovakia's EUDI Wallet

Slovakia, with a population of 5 million, is preparing to implement the European Digital Identity Wallet as required by the eIDAS 2.0 regulation. While specific details about Slovakia's EUDI Wallet implementation have not been officially announced, several facts are clear based on EU law and Slovakia's existing digital infrastructure.

Legal Requirement (🟢 Verified)

Under the eIDAS 2.0 regulation (EU) 2024/1183, which entered into force in May 2024, all 27 EU member states must provide a European Digital Identity Wallet to their citizens by December 31, 2026. This is a binding legal requirement, not optional. Slovakia must comply with this deadline.

Existing Authentication System (🟢 Verified)

Slovakia currently operates eID, a national digital authentication system that enables citizens to access government services electronically. eID provides secure login for tax filing, social security, healthcare, and other public services. The EUDI Wallet will likely build upon or integrate with this existing eID infrastructure, using years of established digital identity experience.

Regulatory Deadline (🟡 Confirmed by Regulation)

The December 31, 2026 deadline is set by EU law. Slovakia must provide a wallet that meets the technical specifications defined in the Architecture and Reference Framework (ARF) version 2.7.3, which standardizes functionality across all EU member states.

What Is Not Yet Known

We believe in being honest about what information is not yet available. The following details have not been officially announced by Slovakia authorities:

Official Wallet Name (⚠️ Not Yet Announced)

Slovakia has not announced the official name for its EUDI Wallet. While "Slovensko.sk Wallet" is a logical name, this is speculation, not official confirmation. The wallet may integrate directly into the existing eID system or be branded separately.

Exact Launch Date (⚠️ Not Yet Announced)

Beyond the December 2026 regulatory deadline, Slovakia has not provided a specific launch date, pilot schedule, or rollout timeline. Some countries announce phased launches (pilot first, then gradual rollout), while others plan immediate availability—Slovakia's approach remains unclear.

Setup Process (⚠️ Not Yet Announced)

The activation process—how Slovakia citizens will set up their digital wallet—has not been disclosed. It will likely require existing government-issued credentials (ID card, passport, or eID account), but the specific steps are unknown.

Expected Functionality Based on EU Standards

Even without Slovakia-specific announcements, we know what functionality Slovakia's EUDI Wallet must provide, because all EU member states must comply with the same technical specifications (ARF 2.7.3):

Core Features (🟢 Verified from ARF Specifications)

• Identity Verification: Store and present digital identity for government services, banking, and age verification
• Banking KYC: From January 1, 2027, all banks and financial institutions must accept EUDI Wallet for customer identification (mandatory)
• Government Services: Access tax filing, healthcare, social security, business permits, and other public services
• Age Verification: Prove age for restricted purchases without revealing full birth date
• Cross-Border Recognition: Slovakia digital credentials recognized in all 27 EU member states
• Qualified Signatures: Sign legally binding documents digitally with the same legal force as handwritten signatures

What Should Slovakia Citizens Do Now?

While waiting for official announcements, Slovakia citizens can take the following steps:

1. Ensure you have a valid Slovakia ID card or passport — these will likely be required to activate the digital wallet
2. Familiarize yourself with eID — Slovakia's existing digital authentication system may be integrated with the EUDI Wallet
3. Monitor official sources — Check www.slovensko.sk for government announcements
4. Don't worry about missing the deadline — The wallet is optional; you can continue using physical documents

Slovensko.sk: Slovakia's Central E-Government Portal

Slovensko.sk is Slovakia's central e-government portal, serving as the single digital gateway for citizen interactions with the state. Operated by NASES (National Agency for Network and Electronic Services), the portal provides access to electronic mailboxes (schránky) for receiving official government correspondence, submission forms for various administrative procedures, and a unified authentication layer based on the Slovak eID card system.

Every Slovak citizen over the age of 18 automatically receives an electronic mailbox on Slovensko.sk when they activate their eID card for electronic functions. Government agencies can send legally binding documents to these mailboxes, including tax assessments from the Financial Administration (Finančná správa), decisions from the Social Insurance Agency (Sociálna poisťovňa), and notifications from municipal offices. This mandatory electronic delivery system means that millions of Slovaks already interact with government digitally, even if they might not consider themselves "digitally savvy." The EUDI Wallet would add a more user-friendly authentication layer on top of this existing infrastructure.

Slovakia's eID Card: Over a Decade of Chip-Based Identity

Slovakia introduced electronic identity cards with BAC (Basic Access Control) chips in 2013, giving the country over a decade of operational experience with chip-based digital identity. The Slovak eID card (občiansky preukaz s elektronickým čipom) contains a contactless chip that stores biometric data and supports three core electronic functions: citizen identification (identifikácia), authentication for government services (autentifikácia), and qualified electronic signature creation (kvalifikovaný elektronický podpis).

To activate the electronic functions on a Slovak eID card, citizens visit the issuing police department (oddelenie dokladov) and set their personal security codes: a BOK (bezpečnostný osobný kód) for identity verification, a KEP PIN for digital signing, and optionally a ZEP PIN for additional signature operations. This activation process has been a requirement for accessing Slovensko.sk services and will likely serve as the identity verification step for EUDI Wallet provisioning. Citizens who have already activated their eID cards' electronic functions are in a strong starting position for EUDI Wallet enrollment.

MIRRI: The Ministry Leading Slovakia's Digital Strategy

MIRRI (Ministerstvo investícií, regionálneho rozvoja a informatizácie / Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization) is the Slovak government body responsible for the country's digital transformation strategy. MIRRI was created to consolidate oversight of IT projects, EU structural fund investments, and regional development under a single ministry. In the context of the EUDI Wallet, MIRRI is responsible for transposing eIDAS 2.0 requirements into Slovak national law and setting the policy framework for wallet implementation.

MIRRI works alongside NASES, which handles the technical implementation. This division of responsibilities -- policy at MIRRI, operations at NASES -- mirrors the structure in many EU member states where a ministry defines "what" and an agency delivers "how." For citizens seeking official information about Slovakia's EUDI Wallet plans, MIRRI's website (mirri.gov.sk) and NASES's portal (nases.gov.sk) are the authoritative sources, alongside the central Slovensko.sk portal.

NASES and Slovakia's E-Government Technical Infrastructure

NASES (Národná agentúra pre sieťové a elektronické služby / National Agency for Network and Electronic Services) is the operational backbone of Slovakia's e-government. NASES operates the Government Cloud (Vládny cloud), the central authentication module for eID cards, the electronic mailbox system, and the interoperability framework (ÚPVS -- Ústredný portál verejnej správy) that connects government agencies with each other and with citizens.

For the EUDI Wallet, NASES's existing technical infrastructure is directly relevant. The agency already manages the identity verification backend that validates eID card credentials, the trust services framework that enables qualified electronic signatures, and the secure communication channels between government systems. The EUDI Wallet will need to plug into this infrastructure to access Slovak government services, which means NASES will likely be responsible for developing the wallet's integration with Slovensko.sk and other national systems.

The Autentifikátor App: Slovakia's Mobile Authentication Experience

Slovakia developed the Autentifikátor mobile application to address a practical barrier to eID card adoption: the need for a physical card reader. While the eID card chip provides the highest security level, requiring citizens to purchase and connect a USB card reader to their computer was a significant friction point. The Autentifikátor app transforms a citizen's smartphone into an authentication device, communicating with the eID card's NFC chip (on newer phones) or through a cloud-based bridge mechanism.

The Autentifikátor represents Slovakia's first step toward mobile government identity, and its adoption provides valuable lessons for EUDI Wallet deployment. Citizens who have downloaded and configured the Autentifikátor are already comfortable with the concept of using a phone app for government authentication. However, the Autentifikátor has faced criticism for usability issues and compatibility limitations with certain phone models. The EUDI Wallet, built to EU-wide specifications and subject to rigorous usability testing across member states, may offer a more polished mobile authentication experience.

Reassurance: All EU Countries Must Comply

If you're concerned about whether Slovakia will deliver an EUDI Wallet, remember this: the December 2026 deadline applies equally to all 27 EU member states. Slovakia is legally obligated to provide a wallet, just like every other country. The lack of public announcements does not indicate Slovakia won't comply—many countries are developing wallets without extensive public communication until closer to launch.