Estonia's state app-as-ID function goes live

Estonia's state Eesti.ee app launched a feature on July 7, 2025, that lets users verify their identity on a smartphone by submitting digital data from their ID card or passport within the app. The Information System Authority (RIA) said the solution is voluntary for service providers and users and will be implemented gradually. To verify, a user generates a QR code valid for three minutes, which a service provider scans to display key identity data for up to 30 seconds. RIA deputy director general Taavi Ploompuu said people still need to carry physical documents until the solution is accepted everywhere, and the app cannot be used to apply for new documents or replace documents internationally.