The Czech Chamber of Deputies has passed a draft amendment allowing citizens to use digital ID cards stored on mobile devices to verify their identity.
Scheduled for implementation in 2024, the voluntary digital IDs, part of the Digital Czech Republic project, will not replace physical IDs and are restricted for domestic use. Institutions will gradually be mandated to recognize digital IDs, beginning with central state administration bodies in 2024 and expanding to regions and police by July, with full acceptance by 2025. The initiative aligns with upcoming EU changes and is a precursor to the European Digital Identity project.
