How to Add Your ID Card to EUDI Wallet

Last updated: 1/29/2026Reading time: 4 min
⏱️ Time Required:

5 minutes

📊 Difficulty:

easy

📄 Document:

National ID Card

What You Need

  • Physical ID card with eID chip
  • EUDI Wallet app installed
  • Phone with NFC capability
  • 6-digit PIN for your ID card

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open your EUDI Wallet app

2

Tap \'Add Document\' or \'+\' button

3

Select \'National ID Card\' from the list

4

Place your ID card on the back of your phone (NFC area)

5

Keep steady for 3-5 seconds until phone vibrates

6

Enter your 6-digit ID card PIN when prompted

7

Wait for verification (10-30 seconds)

8

Set up biometric authentication (Face ID or fingerprint)

9

ID card successfully added - you\'ll see it in your wallet

Troubleshooting

⚠️Common Issues & Solutions

If NFC doesn\'t work: Remove phone case, try different position on back of phone

If PIN is rejected: Check PIN is correct, you have 3 attempts before card locks

If verification fails: Ensure ID card is valid and not expired

If app crashes: Restart app, ensure latest version installed

Benefits

Instant identity verification online and in-person
No need to carry physical card (keep as backup initially)
Works across all EU countries
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Sources

Information verified against official sources (2/16/2026)

  1. [1]EUDI Wallet User Guide

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