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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