SI-PASS is the single sign-on point of the Slovenian state. It verifies your identity for eUprava, eDavki, SPOT and many other portals, and it lets you sign documents electronically. You can sign in with a verified method such as the electronic ID card, smsPASS or a qualified digital certificate.

Do I need a card reader for the Slovenian ID card?

Not necessarily. You can activate and use the card on a phone with NFC through the eOsebna app, or on a computer with a smart card reader. Since a regulation took effect in September 2025, the physical card is needed only for the initial set-up of the mobile high-level login.

How do I get smsPASS?

You start with an online registration and confirm your phone number, then you visit an authorised office with a photo ID to have your identity verified. Authorised offices include administrative units, consulates, the tax administration (FURS) and the employment service (ZRSZ).

Can I use the Slovenian eID in other EU countries?

That depends on whether the scheme is notified under eIDAS and on whether the foreign service has connected to the cross-border system. Check the login page of the service and the official list, because coverage differs by country and service.

Digital ID in Slovenia: eOsebna, SI-PASS and EU wallet

In Slovenia you prove who you are online with the electronic ID card (eOsebna) or with smsPASS, a mobile identity based on one-time codes, and most state portals offer both through the central SI-PASS login. The national EU wallet is due by the end of 2026, but it is not a finished public app in October 2026.

At a glance

Item	Status
National eID	Electronic ID card (osebna izkaznica) with certificates for high-assurance login, low-assurance login and qualified signature
Mobile or app solution	eOsebna app (NFC) for the ID card; smsPASS mobile identity with SMS codes
Bank-based ID	Not part of the state login; some banks have their own apps
eIDAS status	Slovenian eID card scheme, notified May 2023 at level high (source: the Commission’s overview of notified eID schemes, checked October 2026)
EUDI wallet, October 2026	Announced project, no public sandbox (September 2026)
Responsible body	Ministry of Digital Transformation, with the state trust service centre SI-TRUST

The national system

The Slovenian identity card is an electronic document. According to the state trust service centre SI-TRUST, it holds a certificate of high assurance, a certificate of low assurance and a certificate for signatures. The high-assurance certificate is meant for e-government and tax services, the low-assurance one for online shops and other non-critical services, and the signature certificate for legally binding electronic signatures. The difference between these tiers is explained in our guide to levels of assurance.

SI-PASS ties the system together. It is the unified entry point for eUprava, eDavki, SPOT and other portals, and it supports a plain username and password only for basic registration, not for procedures that require a verified identity. For those you need the ID card, smsPASS or a qualified certificate.

How to get it and use it

You apply for the ID card in person at an administrative unit in Slovenia, or at an embassy or consulate abroad. Validity is five years for ages 12 to 18 and ten years for adults. The card is protected by a CAN (six digits printed on it) and PINs, and it locks after six wrong PIN entries. It is not possible to make a backup copy of the certificates, so store your PIN and PUK safely.

You can activate the card in the eOsebna mobile app on an NFC phone or with a card reader on a computer. A government regulation that took effect in September 2025 added a mobile “virtual” high-level identification: the physical card is needed once for set-up, and afterwards you can sign in to eUprava, eDavki and the health insurer’s services from the app. The same change allowed ordering a PUK in the app and widened the list of offices that can issue smsPASS.

For smsPASS you register online, confirm your phone number and e-mail address, and then have your identity checked in person with a photo ID. Registration and use are free, and each person can hold one verified account.

The EU wallet in Slovenia (October 2026)

As an EU member, Slovenia must offer its citizens at least one EU Digital Identity Wallet by the end of 2026. The national wallet is led by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, and public statements say the identity card will be the first document in it. In September 2026 independent trackers still listed the project as announced, with no public sandbox for services to test against, so treat any launch date as a plan. See our overview of the EU Digital Identity Wallet and the rollout timeline for what the wallet is meant to do and when.

Use abroad

Whether your Slovenian eID works in another country depends on eIDAS notification and on whether the foreign service has connected to the cross-border network. Our guide to using your national eID in another EU country explains the mechanism and its limits. Neighbouring countries with their own national systems are Croatia, Austria and Italy.

Privacy in brief

The card keeps your certificates on the chip and requires physical access plus your PIN for each sensitive operation, which limits remote misuse. Because no backup exists, a lost or locked card means a replacement at an administrative unit rather than a restore. Never share your PIN, PUK or smsPASS codes with anyone who contacts you unprompted.