Release of EU Digital Identity Wallet Architecture Reference Framework Version 3.0
The European Union has published version 3.0 of the Architecture Reference Framework to establish technical blueprints and conformance tests for national digital identity wallets.
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The EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet Architecture and Reference Framework (ARF) v3.0.0 was released in July 2026.
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ARF v3.0 introduces the Functional Conformance Assessment Framework (FCAF), a set of reusable test cases to assess wallet requirements.
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The updated framework aligns with Commission Implementing Regulations (CIRs) regarding Personal Identification Data, integrity, and registration of relying parties.
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EU member states are required to provide national digital identity applications by the end of 2026.
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Regulated businesses and Very Large Online Platforms are mandated to accept EUDI wallets by mid-2027.
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ARF v3.0 includes standardized protocols for wallet-to-wallet interactions and proximity handshakes.
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Certification requirements for the wallets include cybersecurity assurance, data protection for user privacy, and procedural assurance.
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The Netherlands and Malta have indicated they may not meet the full functional requirements of the 2026 deadline.
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Croatia plans to issue its certified EUDI Wallet in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Richard Esplin of Dock Labs stated that the 2026 deadline was a stretch and that wallet availability will not be uniform across all member states.