iOS 27 Beta U.S. Passport Digital ID Deactivated in Apple Wallet

Updated: August 28, 2026

What Happened After iOS 27 Beta 7?

Apple released iOS 27 Developer Beta 7 on August 24, followed by Public Beta 5.

This late-stage beta focuses mainly on bug fixes and stability rather than major new features.

Soon after the update, some users reported that an existing U.S. passport Digital ID in Apple Wallet suddenly showed as deactivated.

MacRumors later reported that iOS 27 changes some of the information and menus used by passport-based Digital ID. Those changes and/or a related bug appear to have caused some existing credentials to require reactivation.

Important: Apple has not removed U.S. passport support from Wallet. A deactivated Digital ID also does not mean your physical passport has been canceled.

What Changed With Digital ID in iOS 27?

U.S. passport Digital ID is not new to iOS 27.

Apple launched the feature in November 2025, allowing eligible users to create a Digital ID using information from a U.S. passport.

So the current story is not:

“iOS 27 adds passports to Apple Wallet.”

It is:

“iOS 27 changes an existing Digital ID feature, and some existing credentials are being deactivated.”

Apple has not publicly explained the exact technical reason every affected Digital ID needs to be recreated.

The issue also does not affect every Beta 7 user, so it should not be treated as a universal failure.

Is This an iOS 27 Beta 7 Bug?

There is a strong timing connection, but Apple has not publicly confirmed that every deactivation is caused by one specific Beta 7 bug.

The more accurate explanation is that the issue appears related to recent iOS 27 Digital ID changes and/or a software bug.

For users, the practical advice is simple:

Check your Digital ID after installing a new iOS 27 beta.

A credential that worked before the update may need to be added again.

What Should You Do If Digital ID Is Deactivated?

If Apple Wallet shows your Digital ID as deactivated, try these steps:

1. Open Apple Wallet.
2. Select the affected Digital ID.
3. Remove it from Wallet.
4. Restart your iPhone.
5. Open Wallet again.
6. Tap Add (+).
7. Choose Driver's License or ID Cards → Digital ID.
8. Add your U.S. passport again and complete verification.

You will need to complete the normal passport scan, chip reading and identity verification process again.

If your passport will not scan, the chip cannot be read, Digital ID is missing, or identity verification keeps failing, see ZEERA's full troubleshooting guide:

Apple Wallet U.S. Passport Not Working? How to Fix Digital ID

What Happens Next for iOS 27?

iOS 27 is now in the later part of its beta cycle.

Beta 7 and Public Beta 5 focus largely on stability, making Wallet issues like this particularly important before the public release.

Apple has not confirmed that a specific upcoming beta will permanently fix the Digital ID issue.

The key question now is:

Does the deactivation return after users re-add Digital ID on newer builds?

If reports stop after a future beta or Release Candidate, that would suggest the issue has been resolved.

Apple's September 9 event is also approaching, bringing more attention to the final iOS 27 release schedule.

Before You Travel

If you use Digital ID, open Apple Wallet and confirm that the credential is still active before leaving for the airport.

A deactivated Digital ID does not affect the validity of your physical U.S. passport.

Digital ID can be used at supported TSA checkpoints for domestic identity verification, but it does not replace a physical passport for international travel or border crossings.

FAQ

Did iOS 27 Beta 7 deactivate U.S. Passport Digital ID?

Some users reported deactivated passport-based Digital IDs around Beta 7, but Apple has not said that every case is caused specifically by Beta 7.

Did Apple remove U.S. Passport Digital ID from iOS 27?

No. The feature remains available.

How do I restore a deactivated Digital ID?

Remove it from Apple Wallet and add it again through:

Wallet → Add (+) → Driver's License or ID Cards → Digital ID

Will the next iOS 27 beta fix it?

Apple has not confirmed a specific fix version yet.

Does Digital ID deactivation affect my physical passport?

No. The Wallet credential and your physical U.S. passport are separate.

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Bottom Line

Some U.S. passport Digital IDs are being deactivated on recent iOS 27 beta builds.

Apple has not removed the feature.

If your Digital ID is affected:

Remove it → add it again → check that it stays active.

The next iOS 27 builds will show whether the current deactivation issue has been fully resolved before the public release.