use the NFC chip to communicate with an electronic passport
About this app
Android app that uses the NFC chip to communicate with an electronic passport. It supports action, so third party apps can use it to retrieve passport data. Please visit website for more information. The app is completely open source, so anyone is welcome to validate that it doesn't collect any personal information. Data is kept only in memory and removed as soon as you close the app. Passport data is never uploaded to any remote server. App had been successfully tested with Russian passport. It might not work with some other passports. If it doesn't work, please create GitHub issue to help me fix the issue instead of leaving negative feedback.
Licensed under Apache-2.0, by Anton Tananaev.
What's New in v3.4
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jul 2, 2026 · 9.4 MB · Android API 23–37 · code 23
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 ca0d9079a48545ea2258c0d0af2536d6d1510e1853cfde3a0830daa5930a43c2
Sep 25, 2025 · 9.1 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 22
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 3f07110d151f23e19c1786c2301ccc6a781246a8fa1d8cc6a465c9986c816b8c
Jul 6, 2025 · 10.1 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 21
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 1a3ea1961866750fa95bdcddc7c132fc1555aef3bab5cc3c25a10329d77f4101
Will it run on your device?
78%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 3.3 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall e-Passport Reader first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
ca0d9079a48545ea2258c0d0af2536d6d1510e1853cfde3a0830daa5930a43c2
Signing certificate
e9a27e34f62e61606030dff141c5b070b6b62d34a900a2cc0dcf554d71ebc4c5
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