{"id":4521,"date":"2019-11-29T19:29:20","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T19:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/authbridge.com\/?post_type=post&#038;p=4521"},"modified":"2023-08-16T18:31:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T18:31:23","slug":"passport-verification-how-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/authbridge.com\/staging\/resources\/blogs\/passport-verification-how-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Passport Verification: How does it work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog_content\">\n<p>Multiple cases of fraudulent passports have been reported. But what does a\u00a0passport verification\u00a0reveal? Passport is considered to be one of the most authentic sources of individual information. Passport verification screens the personal details of the candidate on the passport. It does not verify fraudulent issuance of the passport but only tampering with the personal details and the Passport MRZ code. The MRZ (machine-readable zone) of a Type 3 travel document spans two lines, and each line is 44 characters long. For a Type 1 travel document, MRZ spans three lines, and each line is 30 characters long. The MRZ contains name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, sex, and passport expiration date. There is room for optional, often country-dependent, supplementary information.<\/p>\n<p>During passport verification, the MRZ on the passport is checked and matched with the MRZ generated using the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) algorithm. Inconsistency in MRZ code indicates manipulation of personal information.<\/p>\n<p>To be effective as a tracking tool, passport verification must be utilized at all places where the genuineness of candidate is under scanner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_content new_blog_content\">\n<h2 class=\"md_heading\">Why conduct Passport Verification?<\/h2>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To ensure that the individual is claiming the right identity<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To ensure that personal details on the MRZ Passport are not tampered<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To ensure the MRZ Passport code is not tampered<\/p>\n<p>Although, an accurate match is only possible with biometric identifiers &amp; smart chip technology yet MRZ serves as the first line of defence against identity fraud. A potential hire with bogus identity can also bring huge financial and reputational damages to the company.<\/p>\n<p>What makes Passport Verification a \u201cto do\u201d component of<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/authbridge.com\/staging\/employee-background-verification-screening\/\" class=\"local\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Background Verification<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simple and effective validation of data<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Automated system with fast turnaround<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Improved results with easy review of\u00a0 MRZ code<\/p>\n<p>Proper and genuine issuance of Passport can only be verified through the Issuing Authority. Passport verification is merely identity verification based on the face value of details provided by the candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Take the first step to unmasking identity frauds with quick passport verification today.<\/p>\n<p>To know more, schedule an appointment with our expert today.<\/p>\n<p>Write to us at\u00a0\u00a0 communication@authbridge.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Multiple cases of fraudulent passports have been reported. But what does a\u00a0passport verification\u00a0reveal? Passport is considered to be one of the most authentic sources of individual information. Passport verification screens the personal details of the candidate on the passport. It does not verify fraudulent issuance of the passport but only [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":44966,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,31,21,38,22,33,35,23,39,36,37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4521","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-background-checks","category-bfsi","category-blogs","category-customer-onboarding","category-ecommerce","category-employee-onboarding","category-healthcare","category-hospitality","category-it-ites","category-pharma","category-telecom"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.13 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Passport Verification: How does it Work? - AuthBridge<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Passport verification screens the personal details of the candidate on the passport. 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