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Emirates ID Verification API - v1

This document outlines the details of the Emirates ID Verification API.

API Description

Objective

The Emirates ID Verification API provides detailed information about an Emirates Identity Card.

InputOutput
The Emirates ID NumberThe Details associated with the Emirates ID. The complete list of output fields is available in the Success Response Details section
Did You know?
  • The Emirates ID (also known as Emirates Identity Card or EID) is a mandatory identification card for citizens and residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It's managed by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and is essential for accessing government services, legal processes, and other key functions in the UAE.
  • The Emirates ID Number is a unique 15-digit number printed on the citizen's Emirates ID card.

API URL

https://ind-thomas.hyperverge.co/v1/emiratesVerification

API Endpoint

emiratesVerification

Overview

The API is RESTful and uses standard HTTP verbs and status codes. The responses are in JSON format and you should upload all images and files as form-data through a POST request.

Authentication

You need a unique pair of application ID ( appId ) and application key (appKey) from HyperVerge to verify your identity for accessing the API.

API Request Details

Method - POST

Headers

ParameterMandatory or OptionalDescriptionValid Values
content-type Mandatory This parameter defines the media type for the request payload.application/json
appIdMandatoryThe application ID shared by HyperVergeNot Applicable - this is a unique value
appKeyMandatoryThe application key shared by HyperVergeNot Applicable - this is a unique value
transactionIdMandatoryThe unique ID for the customer journey.Not Applicable - this is a unique value related to a transaction in your application

Input

The following table provides the details of the parameter required for the API's request body:

ParameterMandatory or OptionalDescriptionAllowed ValuesDefault Value
idNumberMandatoryThe valid Emirates ID NumberFormat: A unique 15-digit numberNot Applicable

Request

The following code snippet demonstrates a standard curl request for the API:

curl --location --request POST 'https://ind-thomas.hyperverge.co/v1/emiratesVerification' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'appId: <Enter_the_HyperVerge_appId>' \
--header 'appKey: <Enter_the_HyperVerge_appKey>' \
--header 'transactionId: <Enter_the_HyperVerge_transactionID>' \
--data '{
"idNumber": "<Enter_the_valid_ID_Number>"
}'

Success Responses

The following code snippet demonstrates a success response from the API:

{
"status": "success",
"statusCode": 200,
"result": {
"idNumber": "<Masked_Emirates_ID_Number>",
"serviceTransactionName": "<Service_Transaction_Description>",
"requestDate": "<Request_Date_in_YYYY-MM-DD_Format>",
"issueDate": "<Issue_Date_in_YYYY-MM-DD_Format>",
"administration": "<Administration_Name>",
"applicationFees": <Application_Fee_Amount>,
"approvalDate": "<Approval_Date_in_YYYY-MM-DD_Format>"
},
"metaData": {
"requestId": "<Request_ID>",
"transactionId": "<Transaction_ID>"
}
}

Success Response Details

The following table outlines the details of the success response from the API:

ParameterTypeDescription
statusstringThe status of the request
statusCodeintegerThe HTTP status code returned for the request
idNumberstringThe Emirates ID number used for verification
serviceTransactionNamestringThe name of the service transaction associated with the Emirates ID process
requestDatestringThe date on which the request was submitted, in YYYY-MM-DD format
issueDatestringThe date on which the Emirates ID was issued, in YYYY-MM-DD format
administrationstringThe name or location of the administration office linked to the Emirates ID. For example, "Dubai" or "Abu Dhabi"
applicationFeesnumberThe fee charged for the application, in UAE Dirham (AED)
approvalDatestringThe date on which the application was approved in YYYY-MM-DD format
requestIdstringThe unique identifier for the API request
transactionIdstringThe transaction ID associated with the request, if available

Error Responses

The following are some error responses from the API:

{
"status": "failure",
"statusCode": 400,
"error": "The ID number is invalid",
"metaData": {
"requestId": "<Request_ID>",
"transactionId": "<Transaction_ID>"
}
}

Error Response Details

A failure or error response from the module contains a failure status, with a relevant status code and error message.
The following table lists all error responses:


Status CodeError MessageError Description
400The ID number is invalidThe input ID number is invalid or does not exist
401Missing/Invalid credentialsThe request is either missing the mandatory appId and appKey combination or has invalid values
422Enter valid 15 digit ID numberThe ID number provided is not in the required numeric format; it contains fewer or more than 15-digits, has alphabets, or special characters
422ID number should not be emptyThe request was made without providing the required ID number
500Internal Server ErrorPlease check the request headers or contact the HyperVerge team for resolution
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