Overview 

World App now allows you to add and see different types of Credentials in your World ID tab (where available).

The World ID Credentials feature allows you to securely verify and store information from your NFC chip-enabled passport or national ID on your phone through World App. You can use this information via the World ID protocol and it's zero-knowledge proof underlying technology to selectively reveal something about yourself without revealing who you are. This can, for instance, be used to prove that you are over 18 years of age without revealing your date of birth or anything else about you. 

Credential Types

Government IDs

You can add a valid passport or national ID with an NFC chip as a Credential. The passport must display the following symbol on its cover to be eligible:

To add a Credential

1. Open the World ID tab and tap on Add Credential
2. Follow the instructions on screen to select your government ID and follow the onscreen instructions
3. Once the ID has been verified, you will see a confirmation screen

Troubleshooting

I'm having trouble scanning my passport.

Please visit this article to learn how to resolve common passport scanning issues: I’m having issues verifying my passport or national ID.

I'm seeing errors when I try to scan my ID.

These are common issues experienced when scanning an ID:

• ID Card Expired: This ID cannot be used as a Credential. You can use a different eligible ID document to try again.
• Country not Supported: The ID cannot be used as a Credential. Try using an different eligible ID card from a supported country.
• No Photo Loaded: This means your photo information was not found in the ID's chip when it was scanned, therefore the ID cannot be used as a Credential. You can try using a different eligible document.
• You must be 18+: Follow the instructions in this article for mode details: How do I confirm my date of birth?

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I check if my device is NFC compatible?

You can get this information from the technical documentation of your device. To turn on NFC on an Android device, follow the steps here: https://support.google.com/wallet/answer/14186809.  On iPhone, NFC is always enabled.

What forms of ID can be used to secure World ID Credentials?

At this time, physical NFC-enabled passports and national IDs can be used for the new World ID Credentials. Additional forms of ID may be supported in the future.

Can you give me a passport to add as a Credential?

Physical passports are only issued by governmental entities of a country. 

Are verified passport holders eligible for Worldcoin token airdrops?

Yes, World Foundation is making WLD airdrops available to individuals with a World ID Credential. These airdrops are separate from those that can be claimed by Orb-verified World ID holders.

Where does World store data collected during the World ID verification process?

All information required for World ID Credentials remains on the World ID holder’s phone, and nowhere else, as part of the individual’s Personal Custody Package. With World ID Credentials, this encrypted information includes name, age and photo.

Neither World Foundation, TFH, nor any other third-party have access to or retain any images or data related to your government ID.

Who has access to my data that is used to validate or verify my World ID Credentials?

Only the World ID holder has access to this information, which remains on the World ID holder’s phone and is not shared with TFH, World Foundation, or any other third party.

Are World ID Credentials available for all countries?

For now, World ID Credentials are available to individuals with NFC-enabled passports or national ID from select countries, including: Argentina, Australia, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Portugal, South Korea, and the United States. We will continue rolling this technology out on an ongoing basis.

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