Bhutan NDI
World's first SSI national identity

Your identity, in your control.

Access services securely, verify your identity digitally, and manage your credentials — all from one trusted wallet built on the principle of self-sovereign identity technology.

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— What you can do

Everything you need, in one wallet

Real things you can do today with your Bhutan NDI digital identity — no paperwork, no passwords.

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Open a bank account online

Complete remote onboarding and eKYC with financial institutions — no branch visit.

Authenticate your identity

Prove who you are digitally, sharing only what's needed.

Securely access services

A passwordless, one-tap login to public and private services.

Digitally sign documents

Sign and verify documents with legally trusted digital signatures.

— Capabilities

Digital trust, engineered for you

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Secure authentication

Access digital services securely using your trusted identity credentials.

Verified credentials

Receive, store, and share verified information directly from your wallet.

Digital signatures

Sign and verify documents digitally with complete confidence.

Secure connections

Establish trusted digital interactions between people and organizations.

Backup & recovery

Safeguard your wallet and recover access securely whenever needed.

Privacy by design

Selective disclosure means you share only what a service needs — nothing more.

— News & updates

Latest from Bhutan NDI

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Sierra Leone, Bhutan NDI Ltd. and SIGN Foundation Partner to Implement Digital Identity System in Sierra Leone
Bhutan Adopts Ethereum for National Identity: A New Chapter in Digital Sovereignty
Bhutan NDI Launches Next-Generation Digital Signature Platform, Setting a Global Standard for Digital Trust
Bhutan NDI and iDen2 Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch Phenix—Revolutionary End-to-End Digital Identity Solution
Bhutan NDI Launches Advanced Value Added Features to Boost Security, Trust, and Digital Economy
Bhutan NDI Appoints Its First Chief Executive Officer to Lead Trust-Driven Digital Innovation
Mon Jul 06 2026

Sierra Leone, Bhutan NDI Ltd. and SIGN Foundation Partner to Implement Digital Identity System in Sierra Leone

The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) of the Government of Sierra Leone, Bhutan National Digital Identity Limited (Bhutan NDI), and SIGN Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development, and implementation of a digital identity platform for Sierra Leone.

Read more: Sierra Leone, Bhutan NDI Ltd. and SIGN Foundation Partner to Implement Digital Identity System in Sierra Leone
Mon Oct 13 2025

Bhutan Adopts Ethereum for National Identity: A New Chapter in Digital Sovereignty

With the Integration with Ethereum, the Bhutan NDI platform can now issue Verifiable Credentials (VCs) and enable digital signing directly on Ethereum, reinforcing its adherence to self-sovereign identity principles. By anchoring decentralized identifiers (DIDs) to Ethereum’s globally distributed validator network, Bhutan benefits from enhanced security, transparency, and resilience—critical attributes for the long-term durability of national identity systems.

Read more: Bhutan Adopts Ethereum for National Identity: A New Chapter in Digital Sovereignty
Tue Sep 09 2025

Bhutan NDI Launches Next-Generation Digital Signature Platform, Setting a Global Standard for Digital Trust

Digital Signature Platform combines decentralized identity (DID) with cryptographic verification to deliver the future of secure digital signing. With this launch, Bhutan positions itself at the forefront of nations advancing trusted digital ecosystems and next-generation e-signature technologies.

Read more: Bhutan NDI Launches Next-Generation Digital Signature Platform, Setting a Global Standard for Digital Trust
Tue Aug 19 2025

Bhutan NDI and iDen2 Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch Phenix—Revolutionary End-to-End Digital Identity Solution

Phenix offers scalable solutions that grow with national requirements while maintaining consistent standards and performance. The solution includes a comprehensive assessment, a phased implementation, training, and ongoing support designed to ensure a successful national digital identity launch.

Read more: Bhutan NDI and iDen2 Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch Phenix—Revolutionary End-to-End Digital Identity Solution
Tue Jul 08 2025

Bhutan NDI Launches Advanced Value Added Features to Boost Security, Trust, and Digital Economy

Bhutan NDI announces the public rollout of a new suite of advanced value added features for its digital wallet, designed to drive digital transformation across government, business, and civic services. These capabilities are expected to significantly reduce fraud, streamline identity verification, and enhance the delivery of high-value public and private services—catalyzing positive impact on the country’s economic and administrative efficiency.

Read more: Bhutan NDI Launches Advanced Value Added Features to Boost Security, Trust, and Digital Economy
Fri Jun 13 2025

Bhutan NDI Appoints Its First Chief Executive Officer to Lead Trust-Driven Digital Innovation

With the appointment of the inaugural CEO, Bhutan NDI is entering a new phase of strategic development, operational excellence, and international engagement. Jacques von Benecke brings to the role a deep background in technology implementation strategy as the Chief Technology Officer of the DHI Group. He has a strong commitment towards public interest technology and a vision to transform Bhutan into a global leader in privacy-driven digital identity solutions.

Read more: Bhutan NDI Appoints Its First Chief Executive Officer to Lead Trust-Driven Digital Innovation
— Trusted by leading organizations

Where your identity already works

Government agencies, banks, universities and telecoms issuing and verifying credentials today.

Royal Government of Bhutan
Government

Citizen services across ministries accept NDI as proof of identity.

RCSC
Civil Service

Civil service employment records issued directly to citizens.

Royal University of Bhutan
Education

Transcripts and enrolment verified without paper attestation.

Druk Holding & Investments
State Enterprise

Onboarding across portfolio companies runs on one verified identity.

Bank of Bhutan
Banking

Remote account opening completed in minutes with verifiable KYC.

Royal Monetary Authority
Financial Regulator

Reporting anchored to tamper-proof institutional credentials.

TashiCell
Telecom

SIM registration without physical documents or branch visits.

RICBL
Insurance

Policy issuance and claims checks handled inside the wallet.

Bhutan Telecom
Telecom

Subscriber verification for nationwide connectivity services.

— Individual user guide

What the wallet gives you

  • Higher control over your personal data
  • Protection of sensitive information from unauthorised access
  • Credential sharing on a need-to-know basis
  • Streamlined and efficient digital interactions
  • Access to different platforms and services through the wallet
— Partners & collaborators

Built on open global standards

We work with the standards bodies and open-source communities shaping self-sovereign identity worldwide.

Service providers
Powered by AWS
Regula
International partners
World Wide Web Consortium
ID4Africa
Trust over IP Foundation
Internet Identity Workshop
DIACC
Identity Woman
iDen2
World Wide Web Consortium
ID4Africa
Trust over IP Foundation
Internet Identity Workshop
DIACC
Identity Woman
iDen2
World Wide Web Consortium
ID4Africa
Trust over IP Foundation
Internet Identity Workshop
DIACC
Identity Woman
iDen2
— Get in touch

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