Turkey Plans National Digital ID Wallet Pilot for 2027

Turkey plans to develop a prototype of a national digital identity wallet in 2027, bringing basic identity documents and academic diplomas into a single digital service. The prototype will be tested at a pilot university, with public employees prioritized during the initial rollout.

The initiative is outlined in the country’s 2027 Presidential Annual Program, published in the Official Gazette on October 27. The Cybersecurity Presidency will lead the project in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and other government bodies. Authorities have not yet announced a timeline for wider public access.

The government also plans to expand e-Devlet, Turkey’s digital public services portal, by integrating additional payment and identity verification services. As of September 2026, the platform provided 9,436 services from 1,130 institutions. Its 2027 targets include reaching 71 million registered users and offering 10,000 services.

Along with e-Devlet, the prototype further develops online age assurance. Since November 1, social media platforms covered by Turkey’s new rules must verify new users' ages through the portal and prevent children under 15 from opening accounts. Existing accounts have until March 31, 2027, to complete verification.

The system uses an age-token model: platforms receive confirmation that a user meets the required age threshold without being given their identity or other personal details. Similar age checks are also being considered for tobacco purchases. Under the proposed model, retailers would scan a QR code generated by a public authority to confirm that a customer is at least 18, without seeing their name or exact age.