e-Passport NFC reader

e-Passport NFC Reader

Overview

• This Android application leverages Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to securely communicate with the electronic chip embedded in e-passports.

• It serves as a bridge for extracting stored biographical and biometric data, offering a streamlined interface for user interaction.

Integration and Functionality

• Third-Party Support: The app implements intent-based actions, allowing other developers to integrate the reader into their own applications to retrieve passport data seamlessly.

• Broad Compatibility: While the software has been successfully verified with Russian passports, compatibility varies based on regional cryptographic standards.

• Support & Feedback: If you experience connectivity issues with a specific passport, please report the technical details via a GitHub issue. This collaborative approach allows for continuous improvement and bug fixes rather than relying on store-based negative feedback.

Security and Privacy Commitment

• Open Source Transparency: The entire codebase is open source. Users and security researchers are encouraged to audit the repository to verify that the application performs no unauthorized data collection.

• Ephemeral Data Handling: The application prioritizes privacy by design. All retrieved information is stored exclusively in temporary volatile memory (RAM).

• Zero Remote Storage: Upon closing the application, all data is immediately wiped. At no point is passport information uploaded, transmitted, or stored on any remote cloud server or third-party database.

Additional Information

• For technical documentation, integration guides, and the full source code, please visit our official website.

• We are committed to maintaining a transparent, secure, and privacy-focused tool for accessing electronic identity documents.

FAQ

Q: How does the application ensure that my personal data remains private?

A: Your privacy is a top priority, which is why the application is designed to be completely ephemeral. All information retrieved from your passport is held only in the device's volatile memory (RAM) and is immediately wiped the moment you close the application.

Q: Is the application sending my passport data to any external servers?

A: Absolutely not. The app is built with a zero remote storage policy, meaning no passport information is ever transmitted, uploaded, or saved to any cloud servers, databases, or third-party services.

Q: Can other developers integrate this functionality into their own apps?

A: Yes, the application supports intent-based actions, which allows external developers to seamlessly integrate our NFC reading capabilities into their own software solutions for data retrieval.

Version History

v3.4——19 Aug 2026

Scan and read e-passport chip data securely with our open-source e-Passport NFC Reader Android app. 100% private with zero data storage. Download the latest version of e-Passport NFC reader to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*3.4

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*3.3

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*3.1

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!