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As CSCA certificates are the anchor in the trust chain for the ePassport validation process, it is very important to ensure that they are valid. Doc 9303 indicates that trust in a CSCA certificate…

Process description It is important to note that the process of validating an ePassport does not contribute to protecting the privacy of the information on the chip. To protect the privacy of…

​​Disclaimer – This information has been compiled as a tool and is not intended to replace Doc 9303 or any other supporting documents and technical reports. This document is subordinate to official…

A Master List is a list of CSCA certificates that has itself been produced and digitally signed by an issuing State. In simple terms, a PKD participant may bilaterally exchange CSCA certificates with…

Representatives of States and other passport issuing entities interested, or wishing to ask questions relating to the ICAO Public Key Directory (PKD), may contact:  ICAO SecretariatFacilitation…

​ICAO’s Doc 9303 contains detailed technical specifications and references to relevant ISO Standards required to implement ePassport validation. If you have questions about joining the ICAO PKD, you…

The ICAO Master List  and Health Master List download (the "Service") is an online information service provided by ICAO, subject to your compliance with the Terms and Conditions set…

​A Document Signer Certificate (DSC) is a certificate issued by the Country Signing Certification Authority (CSCA). The Document Signer application uses the DSC to digitally sign the ePassport data…

​A Certificate Policy is a document developed by an Issuing State that describes the policies, procedures and technical details related to the issuance and control of certificates in the State’s…

​Each State issuing an ePassport establishes a single Country Signing Certification Authority (CSCA) as its national trust point in the context of ePassports. CSCA certificates are generated and are…