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Apple will soon allow iPhone owners to add digital copies of their US passports to their phones. said Jennifer Bailey, vice president of Apple Pay and Walleton Sunday.
The digital document will be compatible with your Real ID, but you will still need a physical U.S. passport to travel internationally or cross the U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico.
Apple wants to expand how people use Wallet online for identification purposes. You can actually use the digital ID To obtain your driver’s license In certain states, Bailey said Apple wants people to use Wallet to buy concert tickets, student IDs, house keys, car keys and more.
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Not for international travel
When the feature becomes available, iPhone users can scan their physical US passport to add it to the Wallet app, creating a REAL ID-compatible digital ID. When traveling domestically, travelers can show that digital version of their iPhone or Apple Watch, instead of using their physical passport, at TSA checkpoints involved. Real ID is required for travel within the United States and to US territories such as Puerto Rico.
However, travelers will not be able to use their digital ID to travel internationally, not even to Mexico or Canada. When crossing the border, you will still need your physical US passport to enter and leave the country.
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Comfort…and risks
Although relying on Apple Wallet may be convenient, there are risks, he says Identity Management Institutea global identity and access management organization. Potential risks of digital identity wallets include security breaches, identity theft, and data privacy issues. Losing your device is another big risk.
The organization said people using digital identity wallets should take several precautions, which is good advice for any online activity.
- Use strong, unique passwords or PINs.
- Enable two-factor authentication.
- Keep your hardware and software up to date.
- Be careful about where you conduct digital transactions. Make sure you’re shopping or using your digital ID on legitimate sites.