The Czech Republic is facing another election today and tomorrow. On Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th, 2026, municipal elections will take place, along with the first round of Senate elections in selected districts. So if you are going to the polls, we have a practical tip for you. You don't have to prove your identity with just a classic plastic ID card, but you can also use iPhonem or Android, in which you have your ID card saved via the eDoklady application. And if you don't know exactly how identity verification works using your phone, MiniThe Ministry of the Interior has prepared a short instructional video that will guide you through the entire procedure. Let us remind you that today the polling stations are open from 14:00 PM to 22:00 PM, and tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 14:00 PM.
🗳️ Do you want to prove yourself at the polling station with an e-Document and don't know how?
A brief guide awaits you in the next video.
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How to prove citizenship on your mobile phone during elections?
If you have your ID card saved in the eDoklady application, you can also use it without any problems when proving your identity before the election commission. MiniHowever, the Ministry of the Interior, together with the Digital and Information Agency, recommends taking a few simple steps before arriving at the polling station. First of all, it is advisable to check whether you have the current version of the eDoklady application installed. Then open it with an active internet connection and verify that the information "Digital statement is valid" is displayed next to your ID card. It is important that the data stored in the digital document is not older than 48 hours when verified. So if you are planning to go to the polls today or tomorrow, you have the ideal opportunity to check right now.
Simply open the eDoklady application directly at the polling station and follow the instructions of the election commission. MiniThe company recommends launching it before you are asked to prove your identity, so that it has enough time to prepare the necessary data. Of course, there is also a functional unlocking of the application using a PIN or biometrics. The whole process should be a matter of a short time and thanks to the digital walletancYou can not use a classic plastic documentchat stay home. So if you're going to the polls today or tomorrow with just your phoneonein your pocket, don't forget to check your eDoklady in advance to avoid unnecessary complications right before the election commission.
