Greek Passport Now Available in Gov.gr Wallet – What Changes for Citizens

The Greek passport has officially entered the digital era. Since 13 July 2026, Greek citizens can add their valid ordinary passport to the Gov.gr Wallet, allowing them to keep an official digital version of the document on their smartphone.

The new feature is another step in Greece's ongoing digital transformation and expands the range of official documents that citizens can securely access through a single mobile application. However, while the digital passport offers greater convenience for everyday use within Greece, it does not replace the physical passport for international travel.

Which Passports Can Be Added?

The service is available to holders of a valid ordinary Greek passport.

It does not support:

• Diplomatic passports
• Service passports

These categories remain outside the scope of the Gov.gr Wallet service and continue to be managed under separate procedures.

How to Add Your Passport

To use the new feature, citizens need the latest version of the Gov.gr Wallet application, available for both Android and iOS devices.

After updating the app, users can select the option to add a new document and choose their Greek passport. The passport details are retrieved automatically from official government databases through Greece's secure digital infrastructure.

This means the document stored in Gov.gr Wallet is an official digital credential rather than a simple photo or scanned copy of the passport.

Where Can It Be Used?

According to the official announcement, the digital passport can be used:

• for personal identification,
• as a travel document within Greece, where accepted.

The feature makes it easier for citizens to prove their identity during everyday transactions without always carrying the physical passport.

The authenticity of the digital document can also be verified electronically through a secure QR code verification process built into the application.

Can I Travel Abroad Using Only My Phone?

No.

This is the most important point travelers should remember.

The passport stored in Gov.gr Wallet does not replace the physical passport for international travel.

Anyone travelling outside Greece must continue to carry a valid physical passport whenever it is required by airlines, border authorities, or the destination country.

Although the passport is available digitally on the smartphone, international border control procedures still require the original physical travel document.

What Happens If You Lose Your Phone?

If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, the digital documents stored in Gov.gr Wallet can be remotely revoked through the official government service.

Revoking the digital passport only disables its digital version. It does not cancel or invalidate the physical passport itself.

If the physical passport has also been lost or stolen, the standard passport loss procedure must still be followed.

Another Step Toward a Digital Wallet

The Greek passport is now the 13th official document available through Gov.gr Wallet.

The application already includes several other official documents, such as:

• the Greek national identity card,
• the driving licence,
• vehicle documents,
• student identification,
• disability card,
• and additional government credentials.

With millions of digital documents already issued, the addition of the passport further strengthens Gov.gr Wallet as Greece's central digital identity platform.

What Travelers Should Remember

Before every international trip, travelers should always make sure that:

• they carry their physical passport,
• the passport is still valid,
• it meets the destination country's entry requirements,
• and it has sufficient remaining validity where required.

The digital passport is designed to complement the physical document—not replace it.

Conclusion

The addition of the Greek passport to Gov.gr Wallet is an important milestone in Greece's digital transformation. It provides citizens with a secure and convenient way to carry one more official document on their smartphone while simplifying identification within Greece.

For international travel, however, nothing changes: travelers must continue to carry their valid physical passport whenever crossing international borders.

Official Sources

• Ministry of Digital Governance – https://www.mindigital.gr/archives/8961
• Ministry of Citizen Protection – https://www.minocp.gov.gr/2026/07/13/13-07-2026-to-elliniko-diavatirio-entassetai-sta-engrafa-tou-gov-grwallet/
• Gov.gr Wallet – https://wallet.gov.gr/
• Gov.gr Wallet FAQ – https://wallet.gov.gr/faq/