PASS Mobile Identity: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to use the PASS Mobile Identity to verify your identity on your smartphone instead of using a physical ID card.
PASS Mobile Identity is a digital way to verify who you are using your smartphone, acting as a digital replacement for many traditional physical ID cards.
Who it's for
This service is available to anyone who has a mobile phone plan in South Korea.
What you get
You receive a mobile-based identity verification service. This allows you to confirm your identity for many different services directly from your phone without needing to carry your physical ID card at all times.
What it costs you
The service is free to use. To use it, you must own a smartphone and have the PASS app installed on your device.
The catch to know
While this digital ID is very convenient, it is not accepted for every single government transaction yet. Because of this, you should always keep your physical ID card with you just in case you encounter a service that does not support the mobile version.
How to apply
- Ensure you have a mobile plan with a carrier in South Korea.
- Download the PASS app on your smartphone.
- Follow the in-app instructions to set up your mobile identity.