{"id":5607,"date":"2020-01-18T12:17:15","date_gmt":"2020-01-18T12:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualofficeinestonia.com\/?post_type=ufaq&#038;p=5607"},"modified":"2025-10-15T11:10:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:10:19","slug":"what-is-digi-id","status":"publish","type":"ufaq","link":"https:\/\/virtualofficeinestonia.com\/et\/ufaqs\/what-is-digi-id\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Estonian ID-card, Digi-ID, or Mobile-ID?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>div.ewd-ufaq-faq-title h5 { font-size: 12 !important; }div.ewd-ufaq-faq-post p { font-size: 12 !important; }div.ewd-ufaq-faq-categories, div.ewd-ufaq-faq-tags { font-size: 12 !important; }<\/style><div  class=\"ewd-ufaq-faq-list ewd-ufaq-page-type-load_more ewd-ufaq-category-tabs-\" id='ewd-ufaq-faq-list'>\n\n\t<input type='hidden' name='show_on_load' value='' id='ewd-ufaq-show-on-load' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='include_category' value='' id='ewd-ufaq-include-category' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='exclude_category' value='' id='ewd-ufaq-exclude-category' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='orderby' value='title' id='ewd-ufaq-orderby' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='order' value='desc' id='ewd-ufaq-order' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='post_count' value='-1' id='ewd-ufaq-post-count' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='current_url' value='\/et\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ufaq\/5607' id='ewd-ufaq-current-url' \/>\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faqs'>\n\n\t\t<div  class=\"ewd-ufaq-faq-div ewd-ufaq-faq-column-count-one ewd-ufaq-faq-responsive-columns- ewd-ufaq-faq-display-style-minimalist ewd-ufaq-can-be-toggled\" id='ewd-ufaq-post-5607-eLGJDKCdKD' data-post_id='5607'>\n\n\t\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title ewd-ufaq-faq-toggle'>\n\t\n\t<a class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin'  href='#' role=\"button\">\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin-symbol ewd-ufaq-square'>\n\t\t\t<span >A<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text'>\n\n\t\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\t\tWhat is an Estonian ID-card, Digi-ID, or Mobile-ID?\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-clear'><\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-body' >\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin ewd-ufaq-faq-post'>\n\t<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Secure tools for digital identification, signatures, and access to e-services.<\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"relative flex basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:55px] grow overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"relative h-full\">\n<div class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges] @[84rem]\/thread:pt-(--header-height)\">\n<div class=\"@thread-xl\/thread:pt-header-height flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-677c445e-944c-8002-ae41-07e4ab362741-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-131\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"85352395-7c5c-40b8-9daa-3a57fb272336\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"410\">Estonia\u2019s digital society is built on secure, convenient, and legally binding e-identity tools: the <strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"252\">ID-card<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"265\">Digi-ID<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"284\">Mobile-ID<\/strong>. These allow you to log into e-services, sign documents digitally, and manage your business or personal affairs fully online.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"415\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"438\">ID-card &amp; Digi-ID<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"505\">The <strong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"455\">ID-card<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"471\">Digi-ID<\/strong> are physical smart cards used to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"705\">\n<li data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"579\">\n<p data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"579\">Access Estonian e-services (e.g. Business Register, Tax Board, banks)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"628\">\n<p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"628\">Digitally sign documents with legal validity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"670\">\n<p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"670\">Authenticate identity securely online<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"705\">\n<p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"705\">Encrypt files and communications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"732\">To use them, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<li data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"754\">\n<p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"754\">A <strong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"752\">card reader<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"839\">\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"839\"><strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"777\">ID-card software<\/strong>, downloadable at <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/installer.id.ee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"837\">installer.id.ee<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"944\">\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"944\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"855\">PIN codes<\/strong>, issued with the card (replacements available at Estonian service points or embassies)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1035\">\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1035\">Valid <strong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"969\">certificates<\/strong>, which you can check and renew at <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.id.ee\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1033\">id.ee<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1073\">A computer with <strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1073\">internet access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1078\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1120\">Mobile-ID \u2013 Digital ID on Your Phone<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1276\"><strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1135\">Mobile-ID<\/strong> offers the same functionality as the ID-card, but without the need for a card reader. Instead, it works directly from your <strong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1275\">mobile phone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1291\">How it works:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1590\">\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1374\">\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1374\">Requires a special <strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1335\">Mobile-ID SIM card<\/strong>, issued by Estonian mobile operators<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1446\">\n<p data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1446\">Stores private keys and signature functionality directly on the SIM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1527\">\n<p data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1527\">Actions are confirmed using <strong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1502\">PIN1 (authentication)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1525\">PIN2 (signing)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1590\">\n<p data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1590\">Perfect for users who prefer secure identification on the go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1595\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1623\">e-Residency Digital ID<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1765\">If you are an <strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1662\">Estonian e-resident<\/strong>, your <strong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1689\">e-Residency card<\/strong> allows you to access all of the above features (except Mobile-ID). You can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1977\">\n<li data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1789\">\n<p data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1789\">Manage your company<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1818\">\n<p data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1818\">Sign documents digitally<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1977\">\n<p data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1977\">Use secure government and private e-services<br data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\" \/>Note: E-Residency <strong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1898\">does not<\/strong> grant legal residence, tax residence, or the right to enter Estonia or the EU.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1982\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1998\">Need help?<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2140\">Most answers to common technical and practical issues can be found on the official website:<br data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2094\" \/>\ud83d\udd17 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.id.ee\/en\/id-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2138\">www.id.ee<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2160\">There you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2289\">\n<li data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2182\">\n<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2182\">Detailed <strong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2180\">FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2219\">\n<p data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2219\">Step-by-step <strong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2217\">video tutorials<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2289\">\n<p data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2289\">Instructions for software, certificate renewal, and common problems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2632\">If you <strong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2323\">can\u2019t find a solution<\/strong>, please reach out to the <strong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2367\">ID Help Centre<\/strong>. The more clearly you describe your issue, the better the support team can assist. All answers are sent to you in writing with easy-to-follow instructions tailored to your situation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2637\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2853\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2651\">Lead-in:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2654\" \/>Whether you use an ID-card, Digi-ID or Mobile-ID, Estonia\u2019s digital tools let you handle secure transactions and official matters easily from anywhere in the world\u2014with expert help just a click away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"thread-bottom-container\" class=\"relative isolate z-10 w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:dark:border-transparent 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