UAE - Passport Info Verification API
Overview and Use Cases:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Passport Verification API (It doesn't verify the passport. It verifies the visa associated with the passport) is an essential tool for confirming the authenticity and validity of passports of UAE Residents and their visa status. This API plays a crucial role in enhancing security measures, verifying individuals, and ensuring compliance with international travel regulations. By using authentic data source, the system can accurately identify discrepancies and authenticate details such as the passport holder’s identity, nationality, and passport expiration date. This capability is vital for immigration control, border security, and various administrative processes where identity verification is required. The UAE Passport Verification system is integral to maintaining the integrity of national and international security protocols, supporting efficient and secure movement of individuals across borders.
Use Case:
1. Employment Background Checks:
Companies or recruitment agencies can utilize the API to verify the authenticity of passports and visa residency details during the hiring process. Ensures that employees have valid and legal documentation, reducing the risk of hiring individuals with forged or expired documents.
2. Travel and Hospitality Industry
Hotels, airlines, and travel agencies can use the API to verify the passports and visa residency status of guests or passengers. Helps in ensuring compliance with immigration regulations and providing a seamless travel experience for customers.
3. Financial Institutions and Banking:
Banks and financial institutions can integrate the API to validate the identity and residency status of individuals during account opening or financial transactions. It adds an extra layer of security and compliance to prevent fraudulent activities.
4. Education Institutions: Educational institutions can use the API to verify the passport and visa details of international students during the admission process. It ensures students have the necessary legal documentation for studying in the country.
5. Real Estate and Property Management:
Property managers and landlords can integrate the API to verify the residency status of tenants before entering into rental agreements. It helps in ensuring that tenants have legal authorization to reside in the country.
Sample cURL:
curl --location 'https://api-preproduction.signzy.app/api/v3/uae-api/passport-verification' \
--header 'Authorization: <kong_auth_token>' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"passportNumber": "U0528311",
"passportExpireDate": "2030-02-24",
"nationality": "India",
"type": "residency"
}'Input Mapping:
Input | Required | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
passportNumber | Yes | string | Passport number - of the person. |
passportExpireDate | Yes | date | The expiry date of the passport. Format: YYYY-MM-DD (For Ex. "2030-02-24") |
nationality | Yes | string | Please select your country from the nationality part. (For Ex. "india") |
type | Yes | string | “residency” or “visa” should be selected |
Response:
{
"result": {
"passportNumber": "U0528311",
"passportExpiryDate": "2030-02-24",
"nationality": "india",
"fileStatus": "ACTIVE",
"unifiedNumber": 43096715,
"fileNumber": "201/2022/3/439574",
"OldFilesData": [
{
"fileNumber": "2012021020803552",
"fileType": "residency",
"fileIssuanceDate": "29/12/2021",
"fileExpiryDate": "05/10/2022"
},
{
"fileNumber": "3012021870365283",
"fileType": "visa",
"fileIssuanceDate": "15/11/2021",
"fileExpiryDate": "16/12/2021"
},
{
"fileNumber": "2042021780039769",
"fileType": "visa",
"fileIssuanceDate": "11/08/2021",
"fileExpiryDate": "21/11/2021"
},
{
"fileNumber": "2012005030023976",
"fileType": "residency",
"fileIssuanceDate": "12/01/2017",
"fileExpiryDate": "12/01/2020"
}
],
"fileIssuanceDate": "2022-11-14",
"fileExpiryDate": "2032-11-13",
"lastDateOfLeavingCountry": ""
}
}Output Mapping:
Output | DataType | Description |
|---|---|---|
passportNumber | string | Passport number of the individual. |
passportExpireDate | date | The expiry date of the passport. |
nationality | string | Nationality of the passport holder. |
fileStatus | string | Status of the passport file (e.g., CONVERTED TO RESIDENT). |
fileIssuanceDate | date | Date when the passport file was issued. |
fileExpiryDate | date | The expiry date of the passport file. |
lastDateOfLeavingCountry | date | Last date of leaving the country associated with the passport. |
unifiedNumber | string | Unified number associated with the passport file. |
fileNumber | string | File number of the passport. |
OldFilesData | array with multiple json objects | Historical Visa Files Data associated with the resident |
OldFilesData.fileNumber | string | The File number associated with the Emirates ID. |
OldFilesData.fileType | string | File Type can be residency or visa |
OldFilesData.fileIssuanceDate | string | File issuance date |
OldFilesData.fileExpiryDate | string | File expiry date |
Supported Nationalities (Input)
Country Name | API Input for Nationality |
|---|---|
United Arab Emirates | united_arab_emirates |
Bahrain | bahrain |
Kuwait | kuwait |
Oman | oman |
Qatar | qatar |
Saudi Arabia | saudi_arabia |
Algeria | algeria |
Comoros | comoros |
Djibouti | djibouti |
Egypt | egypt |
Iraq | iraq |
Jordan | jordan |
Lebanon | lebanon |
Libya | libya |
Mauritania | mauritania |
Morocco | morocco |
Somalia | somalia |
State of Palestine | state_of_palestine |
Sudan | sudan |
Syrian Arab Republic | syrian_arab_republic |
Tunisia | tunisia |
Yemen | yemen |
Afghanistan | afghanistan |
Armenia | armenia |
Azerbaijan | azerbaijan |
Bangladesh | bangladesh |
Bhutan | bhutan |
Brunei Darussalam | brunei_darussalam |
Cambodia | cambodia |
China | china |
Democratic People's Republic of Korea | democratic_peoples_republic_of_korea |
Georgia | georgia |
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | hong_kong_special_administrative_region |
India | india |
Indonesia | indonesia |
Iran Islamic Republic of | iran_islamic_republic_of |
Japan | japan |
Kazakhstan | kazakhstan |
Kyrgyzstan | kyrgyzstan |
Laos People's Democratic Republic | laos_peoples_democratic_republic |
Malaysia | malaysia |
Maldives | maldives |
Mongolia | mongolia |
Myanmar | myanmar |
Nepal | nepal |
Pakistan | pakistan |
Philippines | philippines |
Republic of Korea | republic_of_korea |
Singapore | singapore |
Sri Lanka | sri_lanka |
Tajikistan | tajikistan |
Thailand | thailand |
Timor-Leste | timor_leste |
Turkey | turkey |
Turkmenistan | turkmenistan |
Taiwan | taiwan |
Uzbekistan | uzbekistan |
Viet Nam | viet_nam |
Angola | angola |
Benin | benin |
Botswana | botswana |
Burkina Faso | burkina_faso |
Burundi | burundi |
Cabo Verde | cabo_verde |
Cameroon | cameroon |
Central African Republic | central_african_republic |
Chad | chad |
Congo | congo |
Cote d'Ivoire | cote_d_ivoire |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | democratic_republic_of_the_congo |
Equatorial Guinea | equatorial_guinea |
Eritrea | eritrea |
Ethiopia | ethiopia |
Gabon | gabon |
Gambia | gambia |
Ghana | ghana |
Guinea | guinea |
Guinea-Bissau | guinea_bissau |
Kenya | kenya |
Lesotho | lesotho |
Liberia | liberia |
Madagascar | madagascar |
Malawi | malawi |
Mali | mali |
Mauritius | mauritius |
Mozambique | mozambique |
Namibia | namibia |
Niger | niger |
Nigeria | nigeria |
Rwanda | rwanda |
Saint Helena | saint_helena |
Sao Tome and Principe | sao_tome_and_principe |
Senegal | senegal |
Seychelles | seychelles |
Sierra Leone | sierra_leone |
South Africa | south_africa |
South Sudan | south_sudan |
Swaziland | swaziland |
Togo | togo |
Uganda | uganda |
United Republic of Tanzania | united_republic_of_tanzania |
Zambia | zambia |
Zimbabwe | zimbabwe |
Albania | albania |
Andorra | andorra |
Austria | austria |
Belarus | belarus |
Belgium | belgium |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | bosnia_and_herzegovina |
Bulgaria | bulgaria |
Croatia | croatia |
Cyprus | cyprus |
Czech Republic | czech_republic |
Denmark | denmark |
Estonia | estonia |
Finland | finland |
France | france |
Germany | germany |
Greece | greece |
Holy See (Vatican) | holy_see_vatican |
Hungary | hungary |
Iceland | iceland |
Ireland | ireland |
Italy | italy |
Latvia | latvia |
Latvia Resident | latvia_resident |
Liechtenstein | liechtenstein |
Lithuania | lithuania |
Luxembourg | luxembourg |
Malta | malta |
Monaco | monaco |
Montenegro | montenegro |
Netherlands | netherlands |
Norway | norway |
Poland | poland |
Portugal | portugal |
Republic of Macedonia | republic_of_macedonia |
Republic of Moldova | republic_of_moldova |
Romania | romania |
Russian Federation | russian_federation |
San Marino | san_marino |
Serbia | serbia |
Slovakia | slovakia |
Slovenia | slovenia |
Spain | spain |
Sweden | sweden |
Switzerland | switzerland |
Ukraine | ukraine |
United Kingdom (UK) | united_kingdom_uk |
Antigua and Barbuda | antigua_and_barbuda |
Bahamas | bahamas |
Barbados | barbados |
Belize | belize |
Bermuda | bermuda |
Canada | canada |
Cayman Islands | cayman_islands |
Costa Rica | costa_rica |
Cuba | cuba |
Commonwealth of Dominica | commonwealth_of_dominica |
Dominican Republic | dominican_republic |
El Salvador | el_salvador |
Greenland | greenland |
Grenada | grenada |
Guatemala | guatemala |
Haiti | haiti |
Honduras | honduras |
Jamaica | jamaica |
Martinique | martinique |
Mexico | mexico |
Nicaragua | nicaragua |
Panama | panama |
Puerto Rico | puerto_rico |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | saint_kitts_and_nevis |
Saint Lucia | saint_lucia |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | saint_vincent_and_the_grenadines |
Trinidad and Tobago | trinidad_and_tobago |
United States of America | united_states_of_america |
Argentina | argentina |
Bolivia | bolivia |
Brazil | brazil |
Chile | chile |
Colombia | colombia |
Ecuador | ecuador |
French Guiana | french_guiana |
Guyana | guyana |
Paraguay | paraguay |
Peru | peru |
Suriname | suriname |
Uruguay | uruguay |
Venezuela | venezuela |
Australia | australia |
Fiji | fiji |
Kiribati | kiribati |
Marshall Islands | marshall_islands |
Micronesia Federated States of | micronesia_federated_states_of |
Nauru | nauru |
New Caledonia | new_caledonia |
New Zealand | new_zealand |
Northern Mariana Islands | northern_mariana_islands |
Palau | palau |
Papua New Guinea | papua_new_guinea |
Samoa | samoa |
Solomon Islands | solomon_islands |
Tonga | tonga |
Tuvalu | tuvalu |
Vanuatu | vanuatu |
Israel | israel |
Kosovo | kosovo |
Macao | macao |
Republic of Somaliland | republic_of_somaliland |
Status Code:
Status Code | Message | Description |
|---|---|---|
200 | Success | The request is served successfully |
400 | Bad Request | The inputs are invalid |
404 | Data Not Found | Data not found in the source |
409 | Upstream Error | Error in getting data from Upstream |
Error Code Responses:
{
"error": {
"name": "error",
"message": "Data not found for the given input",
"status": 404,
"reason": "Data not found for the given input",
"type": "Not Found",
"statusCode": 200
}
}Error Response Parameters:
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
error | This parameter contains the error |
error.name | The name of the error |
error.message | The error message |
error.statusCode | Request Status code from Signzy |
error.status | Request Status from Signzy |
error.reason | Reason for error |
error.type | Type of the error |
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