e-Passport NFC reader

Name: e-Passport NFC reader
Rating: 2.2916667 (451 reviews)
Author: Anton Tananaev

By: Anton Tananaev

Read data from ePassports

Features & Capabilities

The e-Passport NFC Reader is an Android application designed to read data directly from electronic passports using the NFC chip. It allows third-party applications to access passport information securely and efficiently. This extension is fully open-source, ensuring transparency and user privacy, as no personal data is collected or uploaded to any server; data is only stored temporarily in memory during usage and erased upon closing the app.

Tested primarily with Russian passports, the app might have varying support for different passport types. Users encountering issues are encouraged to report them on GitHub to contribute to improvements rather than posting negative feedback. This proactive approach fosters community collaboration and continual enhancement of the app's compatibility and performance.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

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Version:

3.4 Last updated: 2026-05-17

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Creation date:

2016-04-08

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Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.NFC Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

14.69MB

Email:

an*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 274,529 ▲ 2,437

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Developed by:

Anton Tananaev

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tananaev.passportreader

Email:

an*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://github.com/tananaev/passport-reader

User Reviews

The e-Passport NFC reader app is praised for effective offline NFC reading, open-source transparency, and security without intrusive permissions. However, users commonly cite UI difficulties, especially in entering dates and passport details, small image display without zoom, and limited data details compared to other apps. Despite some misunderstandings about data privacy, the app is valued as a reliable tool for reading ePassports across different countries.

Pros

Reads ePassports using NFC technology effectively.
Open source, allowing users to review how it works and ensuring privacy as it has no internet permissions.
Works offline without needing an internet connection.
Supports multiple passports and has been tested on various countries' passports (e.g., US, NZ, Australian).
Simple and secure with no ads or unnecessary permissions.

Cons

User interface challenges, especially with entering dates of birth via calendar input (scrolling through months is tedious).
Issues with the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) input fields; users have difficulty with data entry or understanding required format (e.g., block letters).
Small picture display with no zoom functionality.
Lack of additional information output compared to other apps, such as details about signing algorithms or fingerprint data.
Some users confuse the app's function and suspect data theft, although the app does not collect data or access the internet.