Apple Digital ID Arrives: Add Your U.S. Passport to Apple Wallet for TSA at 250+ Airports (Nov. 12, 2025)
Published: November 12, 2025 Apple has switched on Digital ID, a new Wallet feature that lets U.S. passport holders create a secure, digital identity on iPhone and Apple Watch for use at TSA checkpoints in more than 250 U.S. airports. The rollout starts today in public beta and—crucially—does not replace your physical passport for international travel or border crossings. Apple Key takeaways What is Apple Digital ID—and why it matters Digital ID expands Apple Wallet beyond state-issued IDs and driver’s licenses (already live in 12 states plus Puerto Rico) to a federal document–based identity that anyone with a valid U.S.