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South Africa National ID API

Arya.ai’s South Africa National ID API automatically extracts identity information from RSA-issued ID cards. Built for compliance, speed, and accuracy, this AI API simplifies KYC, onboarding, and digital verification workflows.
South Africa National ID API

The RSA ID Information Extraction API digitizes key identity details from South Africa’s national identity cards. Leveraging OCR and AI technologies, the API parses and structures fields for immediate use in onboarding and verification systems.

  • Extracts ID Number, Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender, and Nationality
  • Optimized for RSA ID formats
  • Fast, secure, and integration-ready

Perfect for any organization that requires data extraction for access, verification, or compliance purposes.

  • Banks and financial institutions in South Africa
  • Healthcare providers and digital clinics
  • Logistics, workforce, and hiring platforms

Upload a scanned or photographed South African ID card. Arya.ai’s AI model detects the layout, extracts data, and returns a structured response securely.

  • Upload a JPEG, PNG, or PDF image of your ID
  • AI reads and parses identity fields
  • Secure JSON response returned in real-time
25M+
Documents Analyzed
85%
Manual Reviews Eliminated
80%
Document Fraud Reduced

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ID Number Extraction

Accurately captures the RSA national identity number for unique identification.

Personal Information Parsing

Extracts full name, nationality, date of birth, and gender from official ID card.

Ready-to-Integrate API

Simple JSON-based output for seamless plug-in with your KYC, CRM, or internal systems.

Real-Time Data Processing

Delivers instant API responses that are ready for integration into digital verification workflows.

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
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Real-World Applications

Banking & FinTech

Speed up eKYC and account creation using extracted ID information.

Insurance & Healthcare

Verify policyholder or patient identity via Emirates ID in real time.

Government Portals

Enable digital access to citizen services with verified ID details.

Travel & Immigration

Validate traveler identity and match official records with ID scans.

Telecom & SIM Verification

Digitize onboarding flows using verified Emirates ID data.

HR & Workforce Management

Authenticate employee identity for secure recruitment and record-keeping.

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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
5 stars
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
5 stars
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
5 stars
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
5 stars
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
5 stars
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
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
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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
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
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
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
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
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
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
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
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
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
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
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
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
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
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
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
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A Comprehensive Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Emirates ID Information API

The manual verification of Emirates ID data is slow, error-prone, and resource-intensive. Arya.ai’s Emirates ID API digitizes the process, enabling instant data extraction, reducing fraud, and improving onboarding efficiency.

Features of a Good Emirates ID OCR API

  • Bilingual OCR for Arabic and English
  • Supports front and back card layouts
  • Extracts identity number, name, DOB, gender, and nationality
  • Secure JSON output in real time
  • Built for KYC, insurance, and onboarding integrations

Applications of Emirates ID API

  • Digital Banking: Enable seamless UAE citizen verification.
  • Healthcare & Insurance: Simplify policyholder onboarding.
  • Government Services: Validate ID info for public service access.
  • Travel & Visa Processing: Match scanned IDs to records.
  • Telecom Onboarding: Register users using accurate Emirates ID data.
  • Hiring & Background Checks: Ensure candidate identity with official documentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What data is extracted from the Emirates ID?
Does the API require both sides of the ID card?
Which file types are supported?
Can it process mobile phone photos?
Is the API secure?
Can this integrate with banking or KYC apps?