Estonia is keeping its physical identity cards until the creation of the European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) wallet. In January, the Estonian Ministry of Interior proposed making ID cards optional as more citizens rely on the country’s multiple digital solutions.
The proposal, however, has been met with resistance within the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (MKM). Estonians are legally obligated to have an ID card while digital IDs are still voluntary. Passports are also not mandatory. This means that If the requirement for an ID card is lifted, some residents could end up with no ID at all, Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) reports.
