Greece Enters EUDI Wallet Pilot for Digital Travel and ID Solutions

Published Date : 11/6/2025 

Greece has joined the Aptitude consortium to test the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet in various scenarios, including digital travel credentials, payment, and mobility. This initiative aims to simplify travel for tourists and boost the travel industry. 

Greece has announced it will be testing European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet use cases such as digital travel credentials (DTCs), payment, travel, and mobility as part of the Aptitude consortium. Coordinated by France’s National Agency for Secure Documents (ANTS), Aptitude gathers companies such as Signicat, SITA, Indicio, and iDAKTO, along with more than 100 other stakeholders. The Large Scale Pilot (LSP), fully titled Advanced Project for Trusted Identity Technologies and Unified Digital Ecosystem, was launched in October and will continue for two years.

As a popular tourist destination, Greece is set to benefit from testing the EUDI wallet in scenarios that involve travel. Travel and identity documents that can be stored in digital wallets could simplify journeys for tourists and bring a boost to the travel industry.

Aptitude is specifically focused on digital ID use cases such as DTCs, smart ticketing and check-in, Mobile Vehicle Registration Certificates (mVRC), and payments with Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). For instance, Signicat, SITA, and Indicio plan to explore passport-based and reusable DTCs, including how European citizens could use a single credential to book flights, train tickets, and hotels.

The country is taking part in the pilot through several institutes and agencies, including the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, the National Infrastructures for Research and Technology (GRNET), the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, and the University of the Aegean. Other participants include tourist agency Avra Tours, the Cyclades Fast Ferries Shipping Company, airport management firm Fraport Greece, shipping agency Giovanti Travel, banking platform Piraeus Plus, and consulting company TKC Kolection.

The project is co-funded by the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the digital infrastructure and services in Greece, making travel and identity management more efficient and secure for both residents and visitors. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the EUDI Wallet?

A: The European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet is a digital tool designed to securely store and manage personal identity and travel documents, making it easier for European citizens to travel and access various services.

Q: What are the main use cases being tested in the Aptitude pilot?

A: The main use cases being tested in the Aptitude pilot include digital travel credentials (DTCs), smart ticketing and check-in, Mobile Vehicle Registration Certificates (mVRC), and payments with Strong Customer Authentication (SCA).

Q: Which companies are involved in the Aptitude consortium?

A: The Aptitude consortium includes companies such as Signicat, SITA, Indicio, and iDAKTO, along with over 100 other stakeholders.

Q: How will the EUDI Wallet benefit tourists in Greece?

A: The EUDI Wallet will simplify travel for tourists by allowing them to store and manage their travel and identity documents digitally, making the journey smoother and more efficient.

Q: Who is funding the Aptitude project?

A: The Aptitude project is co-funded by the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme. 

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