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Biometric Passport Reader on Windows Pc

Developed By: Robert Arnesson AB

License: Free

Rating: 4,6/5 - 334 votes

Last Updated: April 20, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.71
Size 22.2 MB
Release Date November 05, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

What's New:
Bug fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
This app can read and verify the embedded chip in passports and ID cards.

To read a passport:
1) Use the camera to scan the machine readable zone on the data page of your passport... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Biometric Passport Reader and install on Windows PC. Biometric Passport Reader is free Tools app, developed by Robert Arnesson AB. Latest version of Biometric Passport Reader is 1.71, was released on 2024-11-05 (updated on 2024-04-20). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Biometric Passport Reader is 4,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 334 users, 35 users had rated it 5*, 298 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Biometric Passport Reader on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Biometric Passport Reader on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Biometric Passport Reader on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Biometric Passport Reader using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Biometric Passport Reader" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Biometric Passport Reader on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Biometric Passport Reader" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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This app can read and verify the embedded chip in passports and ID cards.

To read a passport:
1) Use the camera to scan the machine readable zone on the data page of your passport or the back of your ID
2) Hold the passport or ID against your device to read the biometric chip
3) The chip information is displayed in the app

The app does not require network connection and can be used offline.

What is the app used for? For businesses this technology is useful for remote onboarding of users and customers, identity verification, and to meet KYC and AML requirements. For compliance and security, nothing beats reading the biometric chip.
Bug fixes
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.