Residents of Ibiza will have the option of identifying themselves at polling stations using the digital version of their Spanish national identity document during the general elections on Sunday, 29 November 2026. The Central Electoral Commission (Junta Electoral Central) has authorised the official MiDNI application as a valid means of identification, meaning voters will not necessarily need to present their physical DNI if they use the approved digital verification procedure.

The change is part of the introduction of digital identity verification into the electoral process across Spain. However, the authorisation is currently subject to a legal challenge before the Supreme Court, meaning its status could still change before election day.

Is the Digital DNI Valid for Voting in Ibiza?

The Central Electoral Commission authorised the use of MiDNI on 5 November 2026, following confirmation from the Ministry of the Interior that the necessary equipment would be available to verify voters' identities.

The decision applies to the general elections taking place on 29 November throughout Spain, including the polling stations in Ibiza.

The Ministry of the Interior has confirmed that more than 60,000 devices will be distributed to electoral tables through Correos on election day. These devices will allow polling station officials to scan the QR codes generated by the official application and verify the identity of voters.

The authorisation represents a change from the previous position. In March 2026, the electoral authority had suspended the use of digital identity applications at polling stations because the necessary verification equipment could not be guaranteed.

The suspension of MiDNI was subsequently lifted after the Government confirmed that the equipment would be provided.

How to Vote Using MiDNI on 29 November

Voters who have activated their digital DNI through the official MiDNI application will be able to use their mobile phone to identify themselves at their assigned polling station.

The procedure requires the following steps:

1. Open the official MiDNI application on your mobile phone when you reach the electoral table.

2. Generate a new temporary QR code directly through the application in front of the polling station officials.

3. Show the QR code to the members of the electoral table.

4. Allow the officials to scan it using the verification device provided by the Ministry of the Interior.

5. The official verification system will check the authenticity of the information and confirm your identity.

The QR code is generated at the time of identification and has a limited validity period. It is not sufficient to show a photograph, screenshot or previously saved image of the DNI on a mobile phone.

The procedure must use the official MiDNI application, which is operated by the Spanish National Police.

Which Digital Identity Applications Are Accepted?

It is important to distinguish between the two official Spanish mobile applications.

MiDNI is the application developed by the Policía Nacional to carry the national identity document in digital format. Its use for electoral identification on 29 November has been authorised by the Central Electoral Commission, subject to the approved verification procedure.

The miDGT application, which provides access to a digital driving licence, is not covered by this authorisation. Its use as a means of identification at polling stations remains suspended.

Therefore, voters wishing to use a digital document must use MiDNI rather than a digital driving licence or an image of their physical identification document.

What Other Documents Can You Use to Vote?

The introduction of the digital DNI does not replace the traditional identification methods.

Voters in Ibiza can continue to identify themselves using:

• Physical DNI: The Spanish national identity document.

• Passport: The original document, including one that has expired.

• Driving licence: The original physical permit, including one that has expired, provided it includes a photograph.

Photocopies are not accepted as substitutes for the original documents.

The digital option is entirely voluntary. Anyone who prefers to use their physical DNI, passport or driving licence can continue doing so under the established electoral identification rules.

Why Is the Use of MiDNI Being Challenged?

Although the Central Electoral Commission has authorised MiDNI for the 29 November elections, the decision has become the subject of legal proceedings.

On 6 November, political party Iustitia Europa filed an appeal before the Supreme Court challenging the authorisation and requesting its immediate suspension.

The organisation has questioned whether the availability of QR-reading devices is sufficient to guarantee the security and consistent operation of the identification process at every polling station. It has also raised concerns about the procedures that should be followed if a device or verification system fails.

The Supreme Court rejected the request for an immediate emergency suspension. However, it is still considering the request for ordinary interim measures, which could potentially affect the authorisation before election day.

As of 12 November 2026, the permission to use MiDNI remains in force. The final position will depend on any further decision by the Supreme Court.

What Is MiDNI and How Does It Work?

MiDNI is the official mobile application developed by the Spanish National Police that allows citizens to carry their national identity document digitally on a smartphone.

The system uses digitally signed QR codes to share and verify identity information. Rather than relying on a static image of the DNI, the application generates a temporary code that can be checked against the official verification system.

The digital version of the DNI became available for identification purposes on 2 April 2026, under the framework established by Royal Decree 255/2025 of 1 April.

According to the Ministry of the Interior, almost two million people had registered their information in the application by November 2026, with more than 1.755 million having activated their digital DNI.

For the upcoming general elections, the system will be used at polling stations for the first time under the newly authorised QR verification procedure.

What Voters in Ibiza Should Know Before Election Day

The digital DNI offers an additional way for eligible Spanish voters to prove their identity when casting their ballot on 29 November. Those who have activated MiDNI will be able to use their smartphone instead of presenting the physical document, provided the current authorisation remains in force and the official verification procedure is available.

However, because the decision is still subject to a pending legal challenge, voters should check for any further announcement from the electoral authorities before election day.

Anyone who prefers to avoid uncertainty can continue using an original physical DNI, passport or driving licence to identify themselves at their assigned polling station.