# Passport NFC Reader

> Reads electronic NFC chip data from passports using a smartphone. (iPhone/iPad app by IDnow Gmbh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passport-nfc-reader/id1571930268 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IDnow Gmbh](https://appshunter.io/developer/918081241)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2021-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passport-nfc-reader/id1571930268/reviews.md

## What is Passport NFC Reader?

This app lets you read the electronic NFC chip in your passport that contains all your information (including your photo).

Make sure your phone is NFC ready and your passport has the chip symbol displayed, then use your phone’s camera to extract the necessary info to enable NFC access. Place the top part of your phone on your passport and let it scan your data.

View all your info, save your photo and copy/paste any field (such as your passport number). Please note that some data (such as your finger prints or iris photo) can only be read by official authorities.

We have developed this app using our online identity verification solution IDCheck.io (visit our website for more information).

## Key features

- Reads NFC chip data
- Extracts passport photo
- Saves personal information
- Copies data fields
- Requires NFC-enabled phone

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passport-nfc-reader/id1571930268/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Collects Personal Data

*2024-03-21*

Be aware this App collects personal information and uploads it to its database. Very scary.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-03-13*

Tried it on Aus passport and app gives error when attempting to download the data. I know my passport is scannable because it works with other nfc scanning apps on this device

### 1/5 — Scans but there’s an error

*2024-01-27*

Reading the MRZ works. Detecting the NFC scanner works. Retrieving the data results in an error. “An error occurred while downloading the data.”

### 1/5 — Highly difficult

*2024-01-06*

Minimal directions and could not complete the verification of NFC.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-12-05*

My Australian passport definitely has a chip because it was refreshed only last year, but this app can’t scan it.

You had one job!

### 1/5 — App does not work

*2023-09-13*

Perhaps this people are just simply stealing passport data.

### 1/5 — Just does not work

*2023-08-13*

This app just does not work. Tried to make it work five times. Failed to make it work five times. I am going to remove the app from my phone.

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-08-09*

Doesn’t work

### 5/5 — F

*2022-09-17, version 1.0.5*

This is u real

### 1/5 — Junk

*2022-01-10, version 1.0.2*

Never scanned any chip always an error and said what the camera saw.  My eyes can do that.  Useless!

## Frequently asked questions about Passport NFC Reader

### What information can Passport NFC Reader access from my passport?

Passport NFC Reader can access electronic data stored on your passport's NFC chip, including your photo and other personal details. It can save your photo and allow you to copy any field, such as your passport number.

### Does Passport NFC Reader require specific phone hardware?

Yes, Passport NFC Reader requires your phone to be NFC ready to scan the electronic chip in your passport. Ensure your passport also displays the chip symbol.

### What is the rating for Passport NFC Reader?

Passport NFC Reader has a rating of 3.8 stars based on 50 ratings.

### Is Passport NFC Reader available on Android devices?

Passport NFC Reader is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. The provided data does not specify Android compatibility.

### How often is Passport NFC Reader updated?

The latest version of Passport NFC Reader is 1.0.6, and it was last updated on February 6, 2023.

### What is the age rating for Passport NFC Reader?

Passport NFC Reader has an age rating of 4+.

### Does Passport NFC Reader have ads?

Passport NFC Reader is ad-free, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.

### Can Passport NFC Reader read biometric data like fingerprints?

No, Passport NFC Reader cannot read sensitive biometric data such as fingerprints or iris photos, as this information is typically only accessible by official authorities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2023-02-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.5 — 2022-07-28

Improved security.

### 1.0.4 — 2022-03-22

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2022-01-23

Fix a bug with app activation.

### 1.0.2 — 2021-11-22

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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