British passports will be available on smartphones by 2027 under new government proposals.

The plan, announced by technology minister Peter Kyle, will allow UK citizens to store their passports in a digital “wallet” on their phones. It would only be for domestic use at first, but could eventually be used for international travel.

The digital wallet will also contain an e-driving licence, launching this year, and universal credit accounts, veteran IDs and marriage and birth certificates.

Finland was the first country to test out digital passports for its citizens two years ago. The trial was launched in partnership with Finnair, the Finnish police and airport operator Finavia.