Austrian Passport Certified Copy – Same-Day Remote UK Solicitor Certification

Need Austrian passport certification for a bank, company, lawyer, employer or overseas authority? Ginkgo Advisory provides an express remote UK solicitor service for certified copies of Austrian passports. We can assist with the current Austrian biometric passport, including AUT-AO-03001 – REISEPASS / PASSPORT. In addition, our remote checks can include video evidence, inspection of the original passport and NFC chip data. Same-day service is available where we receive all required evidence and the solicitor can complete the verification.

Austrian Passport Certification for AUT-AO-03001

The AUT-AO-03001 is an ordinary Austrian passport issued by the Republic of Austria.

Its official title is:

REISEPASS / PASSPORT

The document has been issued since 1 December 2023. It is a biometric travel document and contains a contactless electronic chip.

Key details include:

• Issuing country: Austria
• Country code: AUT
• Document type: ordinary passport
• Document reference: AUT-AO-03001
• First issued: 1 December 2023
• Construction: passport booklet
• Size: approximately 88 × 125 mm
• Number of pages: 34
• Identity page: polycarbonate
• Electronic chip: contactless
• Maximum adult validity: 10 years

Therefore, this passport offers both physical and electronic features that can support a remote verification process.

What Does Austrian Passport Certification Mean?

A certified copy is a copy of a passport that a solicitor has checked against the original document.

The solicitor then adds suitable certification wording to the copy.

For example, the certification may state that the document is a:

true copy of the original document seen

However, the wording can depend on the organisation receiving the document.

A solicitor-certified copy will normally include:

• the solicitor’s signature;
• the date of certification;
• the solicitor’s full name;
• professional status;
• firm or business details; and
• suitable certification wording.

Before we complete the certification, you should tell us who will receive the document. That allows us to check whether the recipient has any special requirements.

Remote Austrian Passport Certification

You may not need to attend a solicitor’s office.

Instead, our Austrian passport certification service can often take place remotely. We use several forms of evidence so that the solicitor can assess the passport and the person presenting it.

1. Send a Clear Copy of Your Passport

First, send us a clear colour scan or high-quality photograph of the passport identity page.

The whole page should be visible.

It should clearly show:

• your photograph;
• full name;
• nationality;
• date of birth;
• passport number;
• issue date;
• expiry date; and
• machine-readable zone, or MRZ.

A clear copy helps the solicitor compare the information shown on the document.

2. Provide Video Evidence

Next, we may ask you to provide a short video.

The video should normally show:

• your face;
• the original physical passport;
• the passport identity page;
• your passport photograph; and
• the document as you move or tilt it.

This step provides more evidence than a simple scanned copy.

For example, movement of the passport may help the solicitor view certain visual features that cannot be assessed from a flat image.

3. Complete an NFC Passport Check

The AUT-AO-03001 contains a contactless biometric chip.

Therefore, where appropriate, we may ask you to scan the passport using an NFC-enabled smartphone and a suitable passport-reading application.

The NFC process may provide electronic information linked to the passport, such as:

• passport data;
• facial image data;
• MRZ information; and
• chip authentication results.

In addition, the electronic information can provide another point of comparison with the physical passport.

However, an NFC scan does not replace solicitor certification. Instead, it provides supporting evidence for the solicitor’s assessment.

Why We Use Video and NFC Verification

Remote certification requires a careful process.

A scanned passport alone may show the document details. However, it does not always show whether the customer still holds the original physical document.

For that reason, we may combine several checks.

Our process can include:

passport copy + original passport video + passport holder’s face + MRZ data + NFC chip information

As a result, the solicitor receives more information before deciding whether to certify the copy.

The exact checks can vary from case to case.

Security Features of the Austrian AUT-AO-03001 Passport

The current Austrian passport contains several physical and electronic security features.

These features support document checking. They also make the passport harder to copy or alter.

Polycarbonate Identity Page

The passport uses a polycarbonate biodata page.

This material allows personal information and security elements to form part of the card structure.

Contactless Electronic Chip

The passport also contains a contactless microchip.

Therefore, compatible NFC technology can read certain electronic passport data.

Main and Secondary Facial Images

The Austrian passport contains more than one representation of the passport holder’s facial image.

For example, it contains the main photograph together with secondary or ghost images.

These additional images can support visual document checks.

Optically Variable Features

The biodata page also contains optically variable security elements.

Their appearance can change when the passport moves or when the viewing angle changes.

Consequently, a short video can sometimes provide useful visual evidence that a still photograph cannot show.

UV Features

Various parts of the passport contain features designed for viewing under ultraviolet light.

These include fluorescent elements that may not appear under ordinary lighting.

Laser-Perforated Image

The passport also uses a secondary facial image created by laser perforation.

This feature becomes visible under suitable transmitted light.

Watermarks

In addition, inner passport pages contain watermarks.

Their position can vary between pages.

Austrian CHECK-AT and QR Code Features

The AUT-AO-03001 also includes QR-based verification information.

The QR data can include information connected with:

• the holder’s image;
• MRZ data; and
• an electronic signature.

Austria also provides the CHECK-AT system for checking supported passport information.

Where useful, this can provide additional evidence during document verification.

However, Ginkgo Advisory does not act as the Austrian passport authority. We provide UK solicitor certification of a passport copy after carrying out the checks that the solicitor considers necessary.

Same-Day Austrian Passport Certification

We offer an express same-day Austrian passport certification service.

This option can help when you need a certified passport copy urgently.

For example, customers may need certification for:

• KYC checks;
• AML checks;
• bank applications;
• financial institutions;
• investment accounts;
• company formation;
• company compliance;
• property transactions;
• employment;
• professional registration;
• university administration;
• legal matters;
• powers of attorney;
• inheritance matters; or
• overseas applications.

To complete the service on the same day, please send all documents and video evidence as early as possible.

However, same-day completion depends on successful verification. The solicitor must also be satisfied that the copy can properly be certified.

Austrian Passport Certification in London and Across the UK

Our remote process means you can often complete the certification without travelling to a solicitor’s office.

We can assist clients in:

London, City of London, Westminster, Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Fulham, Richmond, Putney, Wimbledon, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, Croydon, Ealing, Hounslow, Reading, Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Southampton and other parts of the UK.

Therefore, Austrian nationals living outside central London can use the same remote verification process.

Austrian Passport Certification for UK and Overseas Use

Customers often need a certified Austrian passport copy for use outside the UK.

In many cases, solicitor certification may be enough.

However, some receiving authorities require additional steps.

For example, they may ask for:

• notarisation;
• an apostille;
• embassy legalisation; or
• a specific form of certification.

Therefore, please tell us the destination country and intended purpose before we complete the certification.

This helps avoid unnecessary repeat certification.

Certified Copy, Notarisation and Apostille: What Is the Difference?

These services are different.

Solicitor Certified Copy

A solicitor checks the original passport and certifies that the copy corresponds with the document seen.

Notarised Copy

A Notary Public performs the certification.

Some overseas authorities specifically require a notary instead of a solicitor.

Apostille

An apostille is a separate legalisation step.

It may authenticate the signature or capacity of the UK professional who certified the document, depending on the document and legalisation route.

Therefore, if the recipient asks for an apostille, tell us before the document is certified.

What We Need for Austrian Passport Certification

For a typical remote application, we may ask for the following.

Clear Passport Copy

Send a clear scan of the identity page.

Short Video

Show your face together with the original passport.

Original Passport Movement

Tilt or move the passport as requested so that we can view relevant physical characteristics.

NFC Scan

If required, use a compatible NFC application to scan the passport’s electronic chip and show the results.

Additional Evidence

Finally, the solicitor may ask for further information if any part of the verification requires clarification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a UK solicitor certify an Austrian passport?

Yes. A UK solicitor can certify a copy of an Austrian passport where the recipient accepts solicitor certification and the solicitor can properly verify the original document.

Can you certify AUT-AO-03001?

Yes. We can assess the AUT-AO-03001 Austrian biometric passport for remote solicitor certification.

Can I complete Austrian passport certification online?

Yes, in suitable cases. Our remote process can use video evidence, passport images and NFC data.

Do I need to send my original passport by post?

Usually not for a suitable remote case. Instead, we can ask you to show the original passport during the verification process.

Does the Austrian passport contain an NFC chip?

Yes. The AUT-AO-03001 contains a contactless electronic chip.

Why do you request an NFC scan?

An NFC scan can provide additional electronic passport information. Therefore, it can support the solicitor’s remote assessment.

Is NFC verification the same as certification?

No. NFC technology provides supporting data. The solicitor makes the final decision about certification.

Can you provide same-day service?

Yes. We offer same-day Austrian passport certification, subject to successful verification and receipt of all required evidence.

Can I use the certified copy overseas?

Possibly. However, requirements differ between countries and organisations. Some recipients may require a notary, apostille or embassy legalisation.

Is a solicitor-certified copy the same as a notarised copy?

No. A solicitor and a Notary Public perform different professional roles. Therefore, always check the recipient’s wording before ordering the service.

Express Austrian Passport Certification by UK Solicitor

Ginkgo Advisory provides a fast remote service for customers who need an Austrian passport copy certified by a UK solicitor.

Our service can include:

• certified copy of Austrian passport;
• AUT-AO-03001 passport certification;
• remote solicitor certification;
• same-day certification;
• video passport verification;
• biometric passport checks;
• NFC passport chip checks;
• MRZ comparison;
• identity verification;
• certified passport copy for KYC;
• certified passport copy for AML; and
• certified passport copy for UK or overseas use.

Therefore, if you need Austrian passport certification, send us a clear copy of the passport and tell us who requires the certified copy, the destination country and the intended purpose.

We can then confirm the appropriate verification and certification process.