Introduction
An ID-card is a compulsory identity document issued by the Police and Border Guard Board to all Estonian citizens and the citizens of the European Union permanently residing in Estonia. Did you know that all the instructions for using an ID card also apply to the electronic use of a residence permit card, diplomatic ID card, and similar documents?
You can check the validity of your ID-card, residence card, passport etc. on the website of the Police and Border Guard Board.
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ID-card and smart card reader: checking the functionality of your smart card reader
To check the functionality of the ID-card reader, insert your ID-card into the card reader, connect it to the computer and open the DigiDoc4.
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You wish to start using your ID-card electronically
On this page you will find step-by-step instructions for downloading and setting up the ID software (including the DigiDoc4) and web browser software, as well as many other helpful tips.
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Changing the PIN codes and PUK code of the ID-card
We recommend memorizing the PIN and PUK codes that were automatically issued with your ID-card. For ID-cards issued after 17. November 2025, the PIN2 code must be changed in DigiDoc4 application before the first digital…
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ID-card and its uses
ID-cards are identity documents that are mandatory for Estonian citizens and citizens of the European Union who are permanently residing in Estonia.
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MyID portal
The MyID portal provides information on Mobile-ID, ID-card, Digi-ID, and Smart-ID accounts, certificates, and transactions issued by SK ID Solutions.
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ID-card as an identity document
ID-cards are identity documents that are mandatory for Estonian citizens and citizens of the European Union who are permanently residing in Estonia.
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Where can you travel with an ID-card?
Estonian citizens can use their ID-card to enter other European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) member states without a passport.
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ID-card as a client card
There are so many client cards and loyalty programmes this day and age that fitting all the cards in your wallet can be difficult. Using the ID-card as the client card is therefore a convenient…
