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Apple Confirms U.S. Passport Support in Wallet for TSA ID Checks This Year

Apple frames the feature as a secure, REAL ID–compliant option for domestic screening, with release method and airport coverage still unspecified.

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Overview

  • Apple Pay and Wallet vice president Jennifer Bailey said at Money20/20 USA that digital U.S. passports in Wallet are coming soon, and Apple’s iOS 26 page lists the feature as arriving later this year.
  • After setup in Wallet, travelers will be able to present the digital passport at select TSA checkpoints for identity verification during domestic travel.
  • The digital passport will not replace a physical passport and cannot be used for international travel or border crossings.
  • Apple removed earlier wording that a software update would be required, leaving unclear whether activation will come via an iOS point release or a server-side change.
  • Apple says the system is secure, private, and REAL ID–compliant, will launch for U.S. passports only, and builds on Wallet ID support already available in 12 states and Puerto Rico.