How do I add my passport for the Curaçao Express Pass service? (Android)
The Airside app is compatible with devices using Android version 8.1 or later
Enable the NFC tag reader for Android devices by opening Settings, tap Connections, and turn on NFC and contactless payments.
Also check Settings to allow the app access to the camera.
Be sure your device is not set to Low Battery Mode.
Make sure your passport has not expired.
Only e-Passports may be enrolled on the app. Look for this symbol on the passport cover to see if yours is eligible:
Remove any covers or holders from your passport and phone.
Some chips may be damaged, making them unreadable.
If your passport enrollment is unsuccessful, retake your selfie and repeat the MRZ scan before proceeding to the NFC chip read.
How it works
Tap the Curaçao Express Pass tile in the Airside app and read the program information. Tap Continue.
Tap Your ID, then Add Passport.
Tap Take Selfie and align your face with the outline in the app, then tap the camera icon to take the photo. Tap Use Photo to keep the image or Retake Photo to try again.
Review the passport enrollment guidance and tap Scan Passport. Place your passport on a dark, non-metal background and avoid glare.
On the Scan passport screen, align the highlighted blue bar over the MRZ code located under your passport photo. You may need to move your phone closer to or further away from your passport to capture the code. If you have trouble scanning your passport due to glare, try holding it facing you and scan it vertically to eliminate as much glare as possible.
After the MRZ code is captured, review the in-app guidance for a successful NFC read and then tap Read Chip.
Keeping your passport open, position your phone as shown below and move it slowly until your device vibrates, then stop and wait for the read to complete; this may take several seconds. Because chip and phone antenna locations vary, you may need to rotate your phone 90 degrees and/or try the passport’s center fold or back cover for a successful read. When complete, tap Next.
Review the information on the consent form and tap Consent to share your passport information for verification. Please note that the expiration on this screen applies to your consent and not your passport. If you do not consent, tap I Do Not Consent.
If you have consented, your passport is now being verified; this process can take up to 20 seconds.
Your passport information is now located under the Documents tab.
