How to verify the authenticity of a Belgian passport online?
Many business or personal processes require the presentation of an identity document: recruitment, rentals, KYC processes, etc.
Nowadays, documents are generally scanned or photographed before being sent by email; therefore, it becomes difficult to ensure that these documents are authentic and have not been created from a generic template found on the web.
Our product addresses this issue by extracting the information from the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) of identity documents directly online, analyzing it, and verifying the security keys that ensure their authenticity.
And all this in just a few seconds !
Which elements are validated during the Belgian passport validity check at the “Standard” level?
MRZ Information
We perform OCR reading, verification, and validation of all MRZ data, including the security check digits.
Which elements are validated during the Belgian passport validity check at the “Plus” level?
The document number of the Belgian passport
The document number follows an official pattern from the Ministry: we verify that this is indeed the case in order to validate it.
Data enriched with the “Id Plus” section
With the “Plus” analysis level, the web app and the PDF/JSON/XML exports are enriched with additional information in an “Id Plus” section.
Web app “Id Plus” section
PDF report “Id Plus” section
How does the Belgian passport validity check work online?
After your purchase is validated, you will receive an email with credentials to log into our identity web application (please check your spam folder a few minutes after purchase if you do not receive the activation email).
- Platform access
- You log into the web application using the credentials received by email after your purchase or registration.
- Verification mode selection
- From your dashboard, you choose the option “Verify an identity document.”
- Document upload
- You upload the scan(s) (front/back) of the identity document, as image (.jpg, .png) or PDF files.
- No additional manipulation (cropping, rotation, etc.) is required: the system automatically detects the orientation and the MRZ area.
- Automatic analysis
- The service reads the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) and verifies the security keys.
- It checks essential information (card number, date of birth, expiration date, etc.) as well as the integrity of the document via the check digits.
- Instant result
- The analysis results are displayed immediately in the interface as a status (pass/fail) and a detailed report (PDF, JSON or XML).
- The report specifies the recognized fields and the validity of each element (check digits, date consistency, etc.).
- Report download and archiving
- You can download or view the PDF report directly.
- The data remains available in the history for later consultation, but you have the option to delete it at any time (privacy guarantee).
- Optional integration (API)
- If you have a CRM or ERP, you can use the API to automate verification: the document is sent to the service and the report (or simply the status) is returned to your internal software.
- You can find all the details at these links:
- Account and credit management
- Your analyses are charged only in case of successful MRZ detection (i.e., if the information has been correctly extracted).
- You can check your credit balance at any time and, if necessary, subscribe to a plan adapted to your needs.
- Support and assistance
- In case of difficulty or questions, you can contact support by email or through the integrated help interface.
- Additional resources (guides, FAQ, API documentation) are also available online.
You can find all details on the product page Identity Web Suite.
Professionals, do you need to integrate identity document validation into your business processes?
We offer subscriptions that may better suit your needs! You can find all details on the pricing page.
We also provide a service to verify all identity or resource documents via API AND through our web application.
You can find all details at these links:
Use Cases
- Recruitment and Onboarding
When you need to validate a candidate’s identity before signing an employment contract, online identity document verification ensures document compliance and limits fraud risks. You save time in administrative processes and offer a smoother experience to your future employees. - Real Estate Rental
When signing a lease, you can require verification of identity proof to validate the tenant’s seriousness. This step ensures the submitted document is authentic and that information (name, birth date, etc.) has not been modified or forged. - KYC Process (Know Your Customer)
In banking, finance, or for service providers subject to anti-money laundering and fraud prevention obligations, identity validation is essential. MRZ reading and security key verification help comply with regulations while simplifying checks. - Online Service Registration
Whether for access to a gambling platform, online trading, or any other service requiring proof of majority or strong authentication, automatic identity document checking allows quick verification that the user meets legal conditions. - B2B Relationships or Partnerships
In some partnerships or commercial contracts, identity proof may be required to confirm the identity of a partner or legal representative. Automated identity document verification helps secure transactions and builds trust between parties.
How are the results of the Belgian passport validity check analysis presented?
The analysis results are available for download from the identity suite history in PDF / JSON / XML format:
Which document formats are accepted?
You can send your documents as jpg / jpeg / png images or as PDF.
Scans/photos do not need to be cropped or retouched: they are detected automatically.
It is possible to send the front side with MRZ band or the two relevant passport pages: the Belgian passport MRZ band will be properly detected and recognized without any problem.
The same applies for tilt: scans can be slightly tilted or misaligned and will still be properly recognized by our service!
Example:
Am I charged if the information is not correctly extracted from the Belgian passport validity check?
The answer is no! Only a correctly recognized document is billable!
If characters are not correctly detected (which may happen with a poor quality photo, for example), you have the option to correct them to ensure reliable analysis no matter what.
You can see details in this video :
How does the Belgian passport validity check work?
An automatic reading zone, or optical reading zone, is an area on an official document reserved for reading, identifying, and validating this document.
Thus, documents such as passports, national identity cards, residence permits, driving licenses may or must include, depending on countries and document versions, an optical reading zone.
It is located at the bottom part of identity documents: it contains all information present on the document with security keys to verify their authenticity and that they have not been altered.
The information found there varies depending on the type of document.
What does the Belgian passport MRZ band consist of?
Passports have two lines of text, each containing alphanumeric characters.
Why use this method to detect fraud?
The data found there are passport data protected by multiple validation keys, making modification difficult. Therefore, it is one of the verification tools used by airport aviation security to ensure identity documents have not been forged.
Which data are extracted from the Belgian passport MRZ line?
The data extracted from the MRZ band are as follows:
- First line:
- Document Type: A code indicating the document type, represented by the letter “P”.
- Type: a character for countries that distinguish between types of passports.
- Country Code: Issuing country code with 3 characters.
- Last name and first names: Last name and first names separated by two “<”, then completed by “<”.
- Second line:
- Document Number: 9 alphanumeric characters.
- Check digit: 1 numeric character, check digit of the document number.
- Nationality: 3 characters indicating nationality according to ISO 3166-1 alpha-3.
- Date of Birth: 6 numeric characters (year with two digits, month and day in YYMMDD format).
- Check digit: 1 numeric character, check digit of the date of birth.
- Gender: 1 character, “M” for male, “F” for female.
- Expiration Date: 6 numeric characters (year with two digits, month and day in YYMMDD format).
- Check digit: 1 numeric character, check digit of the expiration date.
- Personal Number: 14 alphanumeric characters, used by some countries.
- Check digit: 1 numeric character, check digit of the personal number (or “<” if only chevrons).
- Check digit: 1 numeric character, overall check digit.
Personal Data
You can delete all data once the report has been downloaded: simply delete the analysis from the web interface history !
Data is also automatically deleted after 3 months.
You can find detailed information about personal data on our dedicated page : Privacy Policy.
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