MitID is Denmark's national digital identity. It replaced NemID and is used to log in to public portals, online banking and many private services. Danish authorities notified it under eIDAS in October 2022.

Do I need a smartphone for MitID?

No. Besides the app, MitID can be used with a chip, a code display or an audio code reader, which helps people who cannot or do not want to use a smartphone.

AltID is a Danish wallet launched in June 2026. It lets residents prove their identity or their age. It exists alongside MitID, and as of October 2026 it works within Denmark only.

Can foreigners get MitID?

MitID is generally tied to the Danish civil registration (CPR) system, so people who are registered in Denmark can normally get it. Those without a CPR number usually cannot, so check the official MitID pages for your case.

Digital ID in Denmark: MitID and the AltID wallet

In Denmark you prove who you are online with MitID, the national eID that works for government sites, banks and many private services. It is notified under eIDAS at the substantial and high levels. In June 2026 Denmark added AltID, a wallet for identity and age proofs, but it sits beside MitID and does not replace it.

At a glance

Item	Denmark
National eID	MitID
Card with eID function	Not the main route; MitID is separate from the health insurance or ID card
Mobile / app solution	MitID app; AltID wallet (June 2026)
Bank-based ID	MitID is also the login for online banking
eIDAS notification	Yes, MitID notified in October 2022, substantial and high
EU wallet (October 2026)	AltID live nationally since 3 June 2026; EU certification expected towards end of 2026
Responsible body	Agency for Digital Government (Digitaliseringsstyrelsen)

The national system

MitID replaced NemID and is used by almost everyone who lives in Denmark. You use it to access your tax account, your digital mailbox, health services and online banking. Because the scheme covers several security levels, different services can ask for the right one. That idea is explained in our page on levels of assurance.

MitID comes in several forms. The app is the most common. For people who do not use a smartphone there is a chip, a code display and an audio code reader for visually impaired users, and a password option. This breadth is one reason the scheme is regarded as inclusive.

How to get and use it

Check that you are registered in Denmark. MitID is generally issued to people with a Danish civil registration number.
Create your MitID through the official MitID site or through your bank. You will verify your identity with an ID document, in the app or in person.
Install the MitID app and link it to your identity. Protect it with a PIN or biometrics.
When a service asks you to log in, enter your user ID and approve the request in the app. Read the name of the service shown in the approval screen before you confirm.

The EU wallet in Denmark (October 2026)

Denmark launched AltID in production on 3 June 2026. It is a wallet that lets residents prove their identity or their age. The government has made clear that AltID works alongside MitID. As of mid-September 2026, an industry tracker counted Denmark among the very few countries whose wallets were in production with EU notification pending. For use across borders, AltID must pass the EU certification process, which was expected to be completed towards the end of 2026. Until then, AltID works only in a Danish context. Companies that want to use AltID must register as relying parties with the agency. The overall timeline is covered in our EU wallet guide, and age proofs are discussed in our page on EU age verification.

Use abroad and for foreigners

MitID is notified, so other EU countries that have connected a service to the eIDAS network should accept it. In practice, foreign services often do not, so test the login early. Our guide to using your national eID in another EU country covers the typical problems.

For foreigners, MitID is tied to the Danish population register, so a CPR number is normally the starting point. If you are moving to Denmark, register with the authorities first and then apply for MitID. Neighbouring Germany and Sweden have their own systems, which do not connect to MitID except through the eIDAS route.

Privacy and security in brief

Never approve a MitID request that you did not start, and never read out approval codes to a caller, whoever claims to call. Use only the official MitID app and site. If you lose your phone or suspect misuse, block your MitID through the official channels right away. More information is on mitid.dk and the agency’s website digst.dk.

Quick checklist

Make sure your MitID is active and that you know which form you use.
Do not assume AltID replaces MitID; you will need both for now.
Test any cross-border use before you rely on it.
Watch Digitaliseringsstyrelsen for the EU certification of AltID.