verificationemirates id (nfc/ocr)

Verify Emirates ID documents with NFC reading and OCR extraction

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1s
verification time
99.9%
accuracy
NFC+OCR
dual verification
5M+
IDs verified
scanextractverifyresult
emirates id784-1990-*******-1
verified
NFC chipauthentic
face match99.2%
expiry statusvalid
holder nameAhmed Al Rashid
emirates id verificationpaperwork ai

features

what makes our emirates id (nfc/ocr) powerful

NFC Chip Reading

Read cryptographically signed data directly from Emirates ID chip. Verify PKI certificates against ICA root.

OCR Extraction

Extract all printed data including name (Arabic/English), ID number, nationality, expiry date, and photo.

Photo Matching

Compare ID photo against selfie using facial recognition. Liveness detection prevents spoofing.

UAE Pass Integration

Optional integration with UAE Pass for government-verified identity confirmation.

how it works

simple integration, powerful results

1

Capture ID

Scan Emirates ID using NFC-enabled device or capture front/back images.

2

Data Extraction

Extract all data from NFC chip and/or OCR. Cross-validate between sources.

3

Authenticity Check

Verify NFC signatures, check MRZ checksums, detect physical tampering.

4

Identity Verification

Optional facial matching and UAE Pass verification for complete identity confirmation.

api

integrate in minutes with our rest api

import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://api.paperwork.to/v1/emirates-id/verify",
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
    files={
        "front": open("eid_front.jpg", "rb"),
        "back": open("eid_back.jpg", "rb"),
        "selfie": open("selfie.jpg", "rb")
    },
    data={"face_match": True, "nfc_data": nfc_payload}
)

result = response.json()
print(f"ID Number: {result['id_number']}")
print(f"Face Match: {result['face_match_score']}%")

compatibility

supported document formats

Emirates ID (current generation)
Emirates ID (previous generation)
Golden Visa resident IDs
UAE national IDs

specifications

technical details

Verification Time<1 second
OCR Accuracy99.9%
Face Match Accuracy99.5%
NFC SupportiOS 13+, Android 6+
Liveness DetectionPassive + Active
ComplianceUAE ICA, CBUAE KYC

faq

frequently asked questions

Is NFC reading required?

No, OCR-only verification is available for devices without NFC. However, NFC provides cryptographic proof of authenticity and is recommended for high-security use cases.

How does facial matching work?

We compare the photo from the Emirates ID against a live selfie. Our liveness detection prevents photo and video replay attacks. Match threshold is configurable.

Can you verify expired IDs?

Yes, we can extract data from expired IDs. The expiry status is returned in the response so you can decide how to handle it in your workflow.

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