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MRZ Passport Reader API

Arya.ai’s MRZ passport reader API streamlines passport and visa verification through real-time OCR and machine learning. It extracts MRZ codes and vital identity information with unmatched accuracy.

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The MRZ passport reader API reads machine-readable zones (MRZ) from passports, visas, and other international travel documents. It extracts structured data instantly, like name, date of birth, gender, nationality, document number, and expiration, powering fast and secure digital identity checks.

Detects and extracts MRZ (Machine-Readable Zone) from a passport or visa
Converts MRZ into structured JSON format
Validates and parses document authenticity metadata

Any business or platform handling identity verification, cross-border travel, or regulatory onboarding can benefit.

Airlines & Immigration Authorities
Banking & Financial Services (eKYC)
Travel Booking Platforms
Hospitality & Hotel Check-in Systems
Visa Processing Centers
Border Security & Customs Agencieas

Upload an image or PDF of a passport or visa. Arya’s AI detects the MRZ area, extracts and parses the encoded information, and returns a clean, structured response.

Input: Scanned image or PDF (JPEG, PNG, PDF)
Output: JSON containing parsed MRZ data and document info

A Smarter Way To AI Adoption

MRZ Code Extraction

Reads MRZ from ICAO-compliant passports and travel visas quickly and accurately.

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Vital Information Retrieval

Extracts key data like full name, DOB, gender, nationality, expiry date, and document number.

High Accuracy and Efficiency

Performs with high precision in varied lighting, scan quality, or layouts.

Seamless Integration

Integrates easily into onboarding, identity verification, and check-in workflows via API.

Arya APIs Empower Axis Bank to Redefine KYC Workflows

Axis Bank streamlined its KYC workflows with Arya AI’s automated document classification and extraction APIs, achieving a 60-65% reduction in operational Cost

Real-World Applications

Airline & Border Security

Automate document validation at immigration desks or boarding gates.

eKYC for Financial Institutions

Extract and verify identity data from passports for onboarding and compliance.

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Travel & Visa Platforms

Accelerate visa processing with accurate passport data extraction.

Hotel & Hospitality

Auto-fill guest identity during remote or kiosk-based check-in.

Identity Verification Startups

Use as a plug-in module for passport/visa scanning within larger ID verification flows.

Government & Law Enforcement

Validate citizen or traveler credentials in public safety and registration systems.

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No Data Storage

Zero Set-up costs

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For Developers

Plug-and-play APIs designed for fast integration, minimizing development effort and maximizing productivity.

Detailed Documentation

Comprehensive documentation to simplify integration and implementation.

SDKs & Libraries

Access resources that eliminate the need to build functionalities from scratch.

Interactive Tutorials & Sandbox

Test API functionalities in a risk-free, simulated setting.

24/7 Technical Support

Round-the-clock support so you have assistance whenever challenges arise.

How we drive customer value

Working with Arya.ai has provided MSIG Life with great support. Their AI applications have been integrated into our operations, addressing key challenges with production-ready models that have made a significant impact. Arya.ai's AI capabilities have helped us enhance our processes, improve security, and increase efficiency across our workflows.
Deekshith and his team have been responsive and have assisted us in streamlining our operations and enhancing the customer experience, enabling us to scale effectively.

Michael Kohan

Head of Digital Solutions

Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.

Faria Rose Santiago

Co-founder & CEO

Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time which in turn enhances our overall customer experience.

Vice President Technology

Axis Bank

Appreciate the support we got from Arya in seamlessly processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya team's expertise provided for excellent guidance and recommendations to help improve the process for large scale integrations. We were able to make this go live in record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and team is much appreciated.

Shammi Kapoor

SVP Business Operations

With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.

Sagar Singhal

Co Founder & CEO

Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time.

Vice President Technology

Axis Bank

+360%

More repayments in past 12 months

Read full story

Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.

Faria Rose Santiago

Co-founder & CEO

+360%

More repayments in past 12 months

Read full story

With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.

Sagar Singhal

Co-founder & CEO

+360%

More repayments in past 12 months

Read full story

Appreciate the support we got from Arya in Seamless processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya's team expertise provides for excellent guidance and recommendations to help the process for large scale integrations. we were able to make this go live in a record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and the team is much appreciated.

Shammir Kapoor

SVP Business Operations, TATA AIG General Insurance

+360%

More repayments in past 12 months

Read full story

Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time.

Vice President Technology

Axis Bank

+360%

More repayments in past 12 months

Read full story

Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.

Faria Rose Santiago

Co-founder & CEO

+360%

More repayments in past 12 months

Read full story

With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.

Sagar Singhal

Co-founder & CEO

+360%

More repayments in past 12 months

Read full story

Appreciate the support we got from Arya in Seamless processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya's team expertise provides for excellent guidance and recommendations to help the process for large scale integrations. we were able to make this go live in a record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and the team is much appreciated.

Shammir Kapoor

SVP Business Operations, TATA AIG General Insurance

+360%

More repayments in past 12 months

Read full story

Working with Arya.ai has provided MSIG Life with great support. Their AI applications have been integrated into our operations, addressing key challenges with production-ready models that have made a significant impact. Arya.ai's AI capabilities have helped us enhance our processes, improve security, and increase efficiency across our workflows.
Deekshith and his team have been responsive and have assisted us in streamlining our operations and enhancing the customer experience, enabling us to scale effectively.

Michael Kohan

Head of Digital Solutions

+360%

More repayments in past 12 months

Read full story

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Everything You Need to Know About MRZ Passport Reader API

Arya.ai’s passport reader software enables fast, secure, and scalable identity extraction from passports and visas. Whether operating in travel, compliance, or hospitality, this tool simplifies onboarding while reducing fraud.

Features of a Good OCR Passport Reader

High-speed MRZ zone detection and decoding
ICAO-standard compliance
Support for diverse document layouts and lighting conditions
JSON output with structured metadata
API/SDK access for web and mobile integration

Applications of MRZ Passport Scanning in Real-World Use Cases

Border & Airport Entry: Real-time passport validation.
Travel Agencies & OTAs: Speed up bookings and compliance.
Banking KYC: Accept passports as proof of identity.
eVisa Processing: Auto-populate visa forms with passport data.
Hotels: Replace manual guest registration.
Enrich ID workflows with MRZ data.

Table of Contents

MRZ Passport Reader API

A Smarter Way To AI Adoption

MRZ Code Extraction

Vital Information Retrieval

High Accuracy and Efficiency

Seamless Integration

Arya APIs Empower Axis Bank to Redefine KYC Workflows

Real-World Applications

Airline & Border Security

eKYC for Financial Institutions

Travel & Visa Platforms

Hotel & Hospitality

Identity Verification Startups

Government & Law Enforcement

Why Our Customers Prefer Apex by Arya AI

Your Vision, Our AI: Endless Possibilities

For Developers

Detailed Documentation

SDKs & Libraries

Interactive Tutorials & Sandbox

24/7 Technical Support

How we drive customer value

Your Go-To Resource Center for AI Insights

A Comprehensive Guide

Everything You Need to Know About MRZ Passport Reader API

Features of a Good OCR Passport Reader

Applications of MRZ Passport Scanning in Real-World Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions

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