Just today in the Czech Republic, the mobile citizen is launching. We are thus entering a new era of resident verification. Thanks to mobile phone payments and smart watches, we carry wallets primarily because of our ID cards, which is now changing. The eDoklady application will be enough for us.
From today, i.e. from January 20, 2024, you can prove yourself in selected places only with a passport uploaded in the eDoklady application. The classic physical ID card remains valid, you can just leave it at home with peace of mind.
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The eDoklady application will now serve as a digital wallet for your documents. At first, it will store the ID card, but later it is planned to add other ID cards, so do not confuse the eDoklady application with eObčanka, because the latter is used for electronic identification and authentication of ID cards with a chip issued after 1 July 7. If you are not sure about anything, visit the official website, where you can find the download link.
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You install the application on a device with Androidem 11 or iOS 15 and newer system. Internet connection is required to install the application, register (via Citizen Identity), update data or verify at the counter. The proof itself will now take place offline.
A citizen on a mobile phone and its benefits
- The app gives you control over who gets access to your data and protects personal data by allowing agencies and businesses to see only what they need to see.
- The citizen on the mobile phone is safe because eDocuments cannot be falsified and the data is encrypted.
- The application includes an additional lock with biometric data.
- Everything happens on the device, so there is no need to worry about remote hacking.
- You do not need to carry a classic plastic card with you (it is still valid).
Since when and which authorities?
eDocuments and the mobile ID card start today, but not everyone is 100% ready for it. It can simply be said that its full integration into the infrastructure will not be until January 1, 2025. Until then, the obligation to accept the ID card in a mobile phone will gradually expand for various administrative offices, ministries and other bodies, such as those of public authorities and private individuals.
20 January 2024 – Central administrative authorities, i.e. all ministries and other authorities, except ministries (except embassies) and:
- Czech Statistical Office
- Czech Geodetic and Cadastral Office
- Czech Mining Office
- Office of Industrial Property
- Office for Protection of Competition
- Administration of state material reserves
- The State Office for Nuclear Safety
- National Security Agency
- Energy Regulatory Office
- Office of the Government of the Czech Republic
- Czech telecommunication office
- Office for Personal Data Protection
- Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Office for Supervision of the Management of Political Parties and Political Movements
- Transport Infrastructure Access Authority
- National Office for Cyber and Information Security
- National Sports Agency
- Digital and information agency
July 1, 2024 – Other state bodies, regions and municipalities with extended powers
- police, courts
- financial authorities, labor authorities, CSSA, trade authorities
- cadastral offices, registry offices
- region
- municipalities with extended scope
January 1, 2025 – Other public authorities and private persons, i.e. public authorities and such private persons who are required by law to verify someone's identity or other personal data.
- District Election Commission
- schools, colleges
- by their health insurance.
- banks
- notaries, executors
- municipalities I. and II. degree, municipal police of municipalities I. and II. degrees
- post
- embassies
Essential questions and answers
Will I be able to use eDocuments abroad?
Initially, it will be possible to use eDocuments only in the Czech Republic. From January 1, 2025, you will be able to use eDocuments at embassies abroad.
Will foreigners living in the Czech Republic also be able to use eDocuments?
From January 20, 2024, the application will only be available to citizens of the Czech Republic with a valid Czech identity card.
Will I be able to have the passports of my loved ones in eDocuments?
No, it will not yet be possible to have the passports of your children, partner or other close people in eDocuments.
What do I have to think about if I want to use e-Documents?
Remember to have a sufficiently charged phone.
How do I block eDocuments if someone steals my phone?
If your phone is lost or stolen, you can disconnect the eDoklady application in the Citizen's Portal, which will cancel your registration on this device and no one will be able to access the application.
Who will be able to verify my identity using eDocuments?
All verifiers who are eligible to verify your identity now.
For more information visit the official website edoklady.gov.cz.
It started yesterday.