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Understanding ID Documents Accepted for Qualified Electronic Signature
A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) provides the highest level of legal security and compliance for digital transactions. Whether you have received a signature request or simply want to understand how this advanced signature process works, this article will focus on the ID Documents Accepted for Qualified Electronic Signatures with Yousign.
Why is this important?
Unlike other electronic signatures, QES requires strict identity verification to ensure the highest level of trust and legal recognition. This verification includes video identification of both your ID document and facial recognition, making it essential to have an accepted identification document ready before starting the process.
The Signer must necessarily have an accepted ID document, as listed in this article. If their ID is not eligible, they will be unable to complete the signature process. Before sending a QES request, we recommend ensuring that the Signer has the required ID to avoid any delays or issues.
Essential Information for your QES
To help you smoothly complete your QES process, we provide a detailed list of accepted ID documents, categorized by:
Document Type: Not all identification documents (e.g., passports, national ID cards, and residence permits) are eligible for QES verification.
To sign with QES, you need to prepare
Before starting the QES process, make sure you have:
A valid physical ID document that is accepted in your country.
A smartphone with a camera for video verification.
Continue reading to check the full list of accepted ID documents and ensure you have everything you need to complete your Qualified Electronic Signature seamlessly.
List of accepted ID documents
Country | Country Code | ID Document Accepted |
Afghanistan | AFG | Passport |
South Africa | ZAF | Passport |
Algeria | DZA | Passport |
Germany | DEU | Passport |
Andorra | AND | Passport |
Saudi Arabia | SAU | Passport |
Argentina | ARG | Passport |
Armenia | ARM | Passport |
Armenia | AUS | Passport |
Austria | AUT | Passport |
Bahrain | BHR | Passport |
Bangladesh | BGR | Passport |
Bangladesh | BGD | Passport |
Belgium | BEL | Passport |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | BIH | Passport |
Brazil | BRA | Passport |
Brunei | BRN | Passport |
Burkina Faso | BFA | Passport |
Cameroon | CMR | Passport |
Chile | CHL | Passport |
China | CHN | Passport |
Cyprus | CYP | Passport |
Colombia | COL | Passport |
South Korea | KOR | Passport |
Ivory Coast | CIV | Passport |
Croatia | HRV | Passport |
Denmark | DNK | Passport |
Egypt | EGY | Passport |
United Arab Emirates | ARE | Passport |
Spain | ESP | Passport |
Estonia | EST | Passport |
Finland | FIN | Passport |
France | FR | Passport |
Gabon | GAB | Passport |
Ghana | GHA | Passport |
Greece | GRC | Passport |
Guinea | GIN | Passport |
Hong Kong | HKG | Passport |
Hungary | HUN | Passport |
Solomon Islands | SLB | Passport |
Ireland | IRL | Passport |
Iceland | ISL | Passport |
Israel | ISR | Passport |
Italy | ITA | Passport |
Japan | JPN | Passport |
Jordan | JOR | Passport |
Kazakhstan | KAZ | Passport |
Kenya | KEN | Passport |
Kuwait | KWT | Passport |
Latvia | LVA | Passport |
Lebanon | LBN | Passport |
Liechtenstein | LIE | Passport |
Lithuania | LTU | Passport |
Luxembourg | LUX | Passport |
Macau | MAC | Passport |
North Macedonia | MKD | Passport |
Malaysia | MYS | Passport |
Mali | MLI | Passport |
Malta | MLT | Passport |
Morocco | MCO | Passport |
Morocco | MAR | Passport |
Mexico | MEX | Passport |
Moldova | MDA | Passport |
Nepal | NPL | Passport |
Nigeria | NGA | Passport |
Norway | NOR | Passport |
New Zealand | NZL | Passport |
Oman | OMN | Passport |
Uganda | UGA | Passport |
Pakistan | PAK | Passport |
Panama | PAN | Passport |
Netherlands | NLD | Passport |
Peru | PER | Passport |
Poland | POL | Passport |
Portugal | PRT | Passport |
Republic of Kosovo | RKS | Passport |
Czech Republic | CZE | Passport |
Romania | ROU | Passport |
United Kingdom | GBR | Passport |
Russia | RUS | Passport |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | KNA | Passport |
San Marino | SMR | Passport |
Holy See (Vatican City State) | VAT | Passport |
Serbia | SRB | Passport |
Singapore | SGP | Passport |
Slovakia | SVK | Passport |
Slovenia | SVN | Passport |
Sweden | SWE | Passport |
Switzerland | CHE | Passport |
Taiwan | TWN | Passport |
Tanzania | TZA | Passport |
Thailand | THA | Passport |
East Timor | TLS | Passport |
Turkey | TUR | Passport |
Ukraine | UKR | Passport |
Uruguay | URY | Passport |
Venezuela | VEN | Passport |
How to Sign with a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)
This article focuses on the ID documents accepted for QES verification, but if you need a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to sign with a Qualified Electronic Signature, the following article will take you throughout the whole QES process.
In that guide, you'll find:
The full process from start to finish
How to complete identity verification
Tips for a smooth signing experience
Make sure you have an accepted ID document (as listed in this article), then follow the guide to complete your secure and legally recognized electronic signature.
The Signer must have an eligible ID document to complete the Qualified Electronic Signature process. If their ID is not accepted, they will be unable to sign. As a Sender, verifying that your Signer has the right document in advance helps prevent delays and ensures a smooth signing experience.