What's happening?
Identity cards in Turkey are moving to digital. The first step for the system, described as a national digital identity wallet, is planned for 2026.
Timeline
- 2026: The first step of the project will be taken.
- 2027: The system's prototype will be tested.
The digital identity wallet aims to carry identity information in a digital wallet instead of a physical card. Details of the project and which institutions will run it have not yet been clarified.
