Document type
Emirates ID OCR
Extract identity fields from the UAE Emirates ID card.
Can Mahad OCR read a Emirates ID?
Available now. Extract identity fields from the UAE Emirates ID card. It returns full_name; id_number; nationality and more as JSON. Input: PNG, JPG, PDF · front of card; back where data is needed. Limitation: The card’s chip and barcode are not read — only printed data.
Fields normally extracted
- full_name
- id_number
- nationality
- date_of_birth
- expiry_date
Validation available
Each field is marked ✓ confirmed or ⚠ check it, with the evidence behind it; disputed, unreadable or missing fields go to human review. MRZ check digits are verified where present. Expiry available for monitoring.
Example response
Synthetic example — not a real document.
{
"type": "Id Card",
"status": "verified",
"values": { "full_name": "…", "document_number": "784-…", "expiry_date": "2029-02-11" }
}Supported formats
PNG, JPG, PDF · front of card; back where data is needed
Common business uses
- UAE workforce onboarding
- Customer KYC in the UAE
- Residency and permit tracking
Integration
POST https://api.mahadocr.com/v1/documents/upload
Integration guide →Emirates ID OCR API: fields, API example, limits →Limitations
The card’s chip and barcode are not read — only printed data. No verification against UAE government systems.
Related features
Try it on your own document
Upload a emirates id in the live demo — the file is processed in memory and not stored.