Is the digital ID in Gov.gr Wallet legally valid?

Yes, within Greece the digital ID and driving licence are equivalent to the physical documents, but they cannot be used as travel documents abroad.

How does someone verify my document?

The app generates a QR code that an authority or service scans to verify the document's authenticity in real time.

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gov.gr Wallet

Gov.gr Wallet (digital wallet of the Hellenic Republic)

Gov.gr Wallet is the official mobile app of the Greek state that lets citizens store and present a digital version of their national ID card and driving licence on a smartphone. The digital documents are legally equivalent to the physical ones for use within Greece but are not valid as travel documents abroad. The wallet has expanded to carry additional documents.

What it does

Identity verification / KYCMobile credential (in person)Selective attribute sharingBiometric authentication

Country:🇬🇷 Greece

Type:Digital wallet

Status:Live

Launched:2022

Issuer:Ministry of Digital Governance, delivered through GRNET

Who can get it:Greek citizens with a Greek ID card and/or driving licence and Taxisnet credentials

Format

Mobile app

Identity attributes

NamePhotoID / document numberAFM (tax number)Driving licence categories

Authentication methods

Taxisnet credentialsOTP (SMS one-time code)PINBiometric

Common use cases

Police and in-person ID checksAge and identity verificationPresenting a driving licenceIdentity proofing for e-government services within Greece

Standards

Not notified under eIDAS

Coverage

Roughly 2.5 million Android downloads reported by third-party data

Interoperability

Greece participates in EUDI Large Scale Pilots and targets an EUDI Wallet by November 2026

Privacy and trust

Documents are stored on the user's own device, protected by app PIN and biometrics, and shared via consent-based QR verification rather than handing over the underlying credentials.

Official source

https://wallet.gov.gr

gov.gr Wallet: frequently asked questions

Is the digital ID in Gov.gr Wallet legally valid?: Yes, within Greece the digital ID and driving licence are equivalent to the physical documents, but they cannot be used as travel documents abroad.
How does someone verify my document?: The app generates a QR code that an authority or service scans to verify the document's authenticity in real time.

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