Updated on 2025-05-13 GMT+08:00

Colombia ID Card

Function

This API detects and extracts text from images of Colombia-issued identity cards and converts the text into a structured format.

Notes and Constraints

  • Colombian ID cards can be recognized.
  • Only images in PNG, JPG, JPEG, BMP, or TIFF format can be recognized.
  • No side of the image can be smaller than 15 or larger than 8,192 pixels. The file size of a single image after Base64 encoding should not exceed 10 MB.
  • An ID card to be recognized must occupy more than 80% of the image. When scanning an ID card, ensure that the entire ID card is displayed in the image.
  • An ID card can be rotated to any angle.
  • The ID card in the image can be moderately distorted, but the aspect ratio cannot be distorted by more than 10%.
  • Illuminated or dark images can be recognized, but the accuracy may be compromised.
  • Only the front or back of a single ID card can be identified each time.

Calling Method

For details, see Calling APIs.

Prerequisites

Before using this API, subscribe to the service and complete authentication. For details, see Subscribing to an OCR Service and Authentication.

To use the service for the first time, subscribe to it by clicking Subscribe. You only need to subscribe to the service once. If you have not subscribed to the service yet, error "ModelArts.4204" will be displayed when you call this API. Before you call the API, log in to the OCR console and subscribe to the corresponding service. Ensure that you make the subscription to the service in the same region where you want to call this API.

URI

POST /v2/{project_id}/ocr/colombia-id-card

Table 1 URI parameters

Parameter

Mandatory

Description

endpoint

Yes

Endpoint, which is the request address for calling an API.

The endpoint varies depending on services in different regions. For more details, see Endpoints.

project_id

Yes

Project ID, which can be obtained by referring to Obtaining a Project ID.

Request Parameters

Table 2 Request header parameters

Parameter

Mandatory

Type

Description

X-Auth-Token

Yes

String

User token.

Used to obtain the permission to call APIs. The token is the value of X-Subject-Token in the response header in Authentication.

Enterprise-Project-Id

No

String

Enterprise project ID. OCR allows you to use Enterprise Project Management Service (EPS) to split fees for resources used by different user groups and users.

To obtain the enterprise project ID, go to the Enterprise Project Management console, click the enterprise project name, and obtain the enterprise project ID on the enterprise project details page.

For details about how to create an enterprise project, see Optical Character Recognition User Guide.

NOTE:

After an enterprise project is created, parameter transfer involves the following scenarios:

  • If a correct enterprise project ID is carried and the OCR service can be used properly, the bills will be categorized under the corresponding enterprise project for that ID.
  • If an enterprise project ID that is in the correct format but does not actually exist is carried, and the OCR service can be used properly, the bills will display the corresponding non-existent enterprise project ID.
  • If no enterprise project ID or an enterprise project ID with incorrect format (such as special characters) is carried, and the OCR service can be used properly, the bills will be categorized under default.
Table 3 Request body parameters

Parameter

Mandatory

Type

Description

image

No

String

Set either this parameter or url.

Base64 encoded string of an image. The file size of a single image after Base64 encoding should not exceed 10 MB. Since images increase in size after Base64 encoding, it is recommended that the original image size not exceed 7 MB. No side of the image can be smaller than 15 or larger than 8,192 pixels. Only images in JPG, PNG, BMP, or TIFF format can be recognized.

An example is /9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAg.... If the image data contains an unnecessary prefix, the error "The image format is not supported" is reported.

url

No

String

Set either this parameter or image. The Base64-encoded file size of a single image contained in a URL should not exceed 10 MB. Since images increase in size after Base64 encoding, it is recommended that the original image size not exceed 7 MB. Image URL. Currently, the following URLs are supported:

  • Public HTTP/HTTPS URL
  • URL provided by OBS. You need to be authorized to use OBS data, including service authorization, temporary authorization, and anonymous public authorization. For details, see Configuring Access Permissions of OBS.
NOTE:
  • The API response time depends on the image download time. If the image download takes a long time, the API call will fail.
  • Ensure that the storage service where the image to be detected resides is stable and reliable. OBS is recommended for storing image data.
  • The URL cannot contain Chinese characters. If Chinese characters exist, they must be encoded using UTF-8.

Response Parameters

Status code: 200

Table 4 Response body parameter

Parameter

Type

Description

result

Table 5 object

Result of a successful API call. This parameter is not included when the API fails to be called.

Table 5 ColombiaIdCardResult

Parameter

Type

Description

side

String

Whether the front or back of the ID card is displayed. The options are:

  • front: front side
  • back: back side

number

String

Card number. This parameter is returned when side is set to front.

name

String

Name. This parameter is returned when side is set to front.

last_name

String

Last name. This parameter is returned when side is set to front.

birth_date

String

Date of birth

birth_place

String

Place of birth

gender

String

Gender

blood_type

String

Blood type

issue_date

String

Date of issue

issue_authority

String

Issuing authority

height

String

Height

citizen_code1

String

Citizen code one

citizen_code2

String

Citizen code two

citizen_code3

String

Citizen code three

confidence

Map<String,Number>

Confidence of related fields. A higher confidence indicates a higher accuracy of the field identified. The confidence is calculated using algorithms and is not equal to the accuracy.

Status code: 400

Table 6 Response body parameters

Parameter

Type

Description

error_code

String

Error code of a failed API call. For details, see Error Codes.

This parameter is not returned for a successful call.

error_msg

String

Error message when the API call fails.

This parameter is not included when the API is successfully called.

Example Request

  • The endpoint is the request URL for calling an API. Endpoints vary according to services and regions. For details, see Endpoints.

    For example, Colombia ID Card OCR is deployed in the LA-Mexico City2 region. The endpoint is ocr.la-north-2.myhuaweicloud.com. The request URL is https://ocr.la-north-2.myhuaweicloud.com/v2/{project_id}/ocr/colombia-id-card. project_id is the project ID. For how to obtain a project ID, see Obtaining a Project ID.

  • For details about how to obtain a token, see Making an API Request.
  • Transfer the Base64 encoded string of the Colombia ID card image for recognition.
    POST https://{endpoint}/v2/{project_id}/ocr/colombia-id-card
    Request Header:
    Content-Type: application/json
    X-Auth-Token: MIINRwYJKoZIhvcNAQcCoIINODCCDTQCAQExDTALBglghkgBZQMEAgEwgguVBgkqhkiG...
    Request Body:
    {
      "image" : "/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAgEASABIAAD/4RFZRXhpZgAATU0AKgAAAA..."
    }
  • Transfer the URL of the Colombia ID card image for recognition.
    POST https://{endpoint}/v2/{project_id}/ocr/colombia-id-card
    Request Header:
    Content-Type: application/json
    X-Auth-Token: MIINRwYJKoZIhvcNAQcCoIINODCCDTQCAQExDTALBglghkgBZQMEAgEwgguVBgkqhkiG...
    Request Body:
    {
      "url" : "https://BucketName.obs.myhuaweicloud.com/ObjectName"
    }

Example Response

Status code: 200

Example response for a successful request

{ 
  "result" : { 
    "side" : "front", 
    "number" : "1.039xxxx", 
    "name" : "VALENxxx", 
    "last_name" : "SANCHxxxx", 
    "confidence" : { 
      "number" : 0.9888, 
      "name" : 0.9969, 
      "last_name" : 0.9959 
    } 
  } 
}

Status code: 400

Example response for a failed request

{ 
  "error_code" : "AIS.0103", 
  "error_msg" : "The image size does not meet the requirements." 
}

Example SDK Code

The example SDK code is as follows:

You are advised to update the SDKs to the latest versions before use to prevent the local outdated SDKs from being unable to use the latest OCR functions.

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    package com.huaweicloud.sdk.test;
    
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.core.auth.ICredential;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.core.auth.BasicCredentials;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.core.exception.ConnectionException;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.core.exception.RequestTimeoutException;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.core.exception.ServiceResponseException;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.ocr.v1.region.OcrRegion;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.ocr.v1.*;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.ocr.v1.model.*;
    
    
    public class RecognizeColombiaIdCardSolution {
    
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            // The AK and SK used for authentication are hard-coded or stored in plaintext, which has great security risks. It is recommended that the AK and SK be stored in ciphertext in configuration files or environment variables and decrypted during use to ensure security.
            // In this example, AK and SK are stored in environment variables for authentication. Before running this example, set environment variables CLOUD_SDK_AK and CLOUD_SDK_SK in the local environment
            String ak = System.getenv("CLOUD_SDK_AK");
            String sk = System.getenv("CLOUD_SDK_SK");
    
            ICredential auth = new BasicCredentials()
                    .withAk(ak)
                    .withSk(sk);
    
            OcrClient client = OcrClient.newBuilder()
                    .withCredential(auth)
                    .withRegion(OcrRegion.valueOf("<YOUR REGION>"))
                    .build();
            RecognizeColombiaIdCardRequest request = new RecognizeColombiaIdCardRequest();
            ColombiaIdCardRequestBody body = new ColombiaIdCardRequestBody();
            body.withImage("/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAgEASABIAAD/4RFZRXhpZgAATU0AKgAAAA...");
            request.withBody(body);
            try {
                RecognizeColombiaIdCardResponse response = client.recognizeColombiaIdCard(request);
                System.out.println(response.toString());
            } catch (ConnectionException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            } catch (RequestTimeoutException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            } catch (ServiceResponseException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
                System.out.println(e.getHttpStatusCode());
                System.out.println(e.getRequestId());
                System.out.println(e.getErrorCode());
                System.out.println(e.getErrorMsg());
            }
        }
    }
    
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    package com.huaweicloud.sdk.test;
    
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.core.auth.ICredential;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.core.auth.BasicCredentials;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.core.exception.ConnectionException;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.core.exception.RequestTimeoutException;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.core.exception.ServiceResponseException;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.ocr.v1.region.OcrRegion;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.ocr.v1.*;
    import com.huaweicloud.sdk.ocr.v1.model.*;
    
    
    public class RecognizeColombiaIdCardSolution {
    
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            // The AK and SK used for authentication are hard-coded or stored in plaintext, which has great security risks. It is recommended that the AK and SK be stored in ciphertext in configuration files or environment variables and decrypted during use to ensure security.
            // In this example, AK and SK are stored in environment variables for authentication. Before running this example, set environment variables CLOUD_SDK_AK and CLOUD_SDK_SK in the local environment
            String ak = System.getenv("CLOUD_SDK_AK");
            String sk = System.getenv("CLOUD_SDK_SK");
    
            ICredential auth = new BasicCredentials()
                    .withAk(ak)
                    .withSk(sk);
    
            OcrClient client = OcrClient.newBuilder()
                    .withCredential(auth)
                    .withRegion(OcrRegion.valueOf("<YOUR REGION>"))
                    .build();
            RecognizeColombiaIdCardRequest request = new RecognizeColombiaIdCardRequest();
            ColombiaIdCardRequestBody body = new ColombiaIdCardRequestBody();
            body.withUrl("https://BucketName.obs.myhuaweicloud.com/ObjectName");
            request.withBody(body);
            try {
                RecognizeColombiaIdCardResponse response = client.recognizeColombiaIdCard(request);
                System.out.println(response.toString());
            } catch (ConnectionException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            } catch (RequestTimeoutException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            } catch (ServiceResponseException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
                System.out.println(e.getHttpStatusCode());
                System.out.println(e.getRequestId());
                System.out.println(e.getErrorCode());
                System.out.println(e.getErrorMsg());
            }
        }
    }
    
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    # coding: utf-8
    
    from huaweicloudsdkcore.auth.credentials import BasicCredentials
    from huaweicloudsdkocr.v1.region.ocr_region import OcrRegion
    from huaweicloudsdkcore.exceptions import exceptions
    from huaweicloudsdkocr.v1 import *
    
    if __name__ == "__main__":
        # The AK and SK used for authentication are hard-coded or stored in plaintext, which has great security risks. It is recommended that the AK and SK be stored in ciphertext in configuration files or environment variables and decrypted during use to ensure security.
        # In this example, AK and SK are stored in environment variables for authentication. Before running this example, set environment variables CLOUD_SDK_AK and CLOUD_SDK_SK in the local environment
        ak = os.getenv("CLOUD_SDK_AK")
        sk = os.getenv("CLOUD_SDK_SK")
    
        credentials = BasicCredentials(ak, sk) \
    
        client = OcrClient.new_builder() \
            .with_credentials(credentials) \
            .with_region(OcrRegion.value_of("<YOUR REGION>")) \
            .build()
    
        try:
            request = RecognizeColombiaIdCardRequest()
            request.body = ColombiaIdCardRequestBody(
                image="/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAgEASABIAAD/4RFZRXhpZgAATU0AKgAAAA..."
            )
            response = client.recognize_colombia_id_card(request)
            print(response)
        except exceptions.ClientRequestException as e:
            print(e.status_code)
            print(e.request_id)
            print(e.error_code)
            print(e.error_msg)
    
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    # coding: utf-8
    
    from huaweicloudsdkcore.auth.credentials import BasicCredentials
    from huaweicloudsdkocr.v1.region.ocr_region import OcrRegion
    from huaweicloudsdkcore.exceptions import exceptions
    from huaweicloudsdkocr.v1 import *
    
    if __name__ == "__main__":
        # The AK and SK used for authentication are hard-coded or stored in plaintext, which has great security risks. It is recommended that the AK and SK be stored in ciphertext in configuration files or environment variables and decrypted during use to ensure security.
        # In this example, AK and SK are stored in environment variables for authentication. Before running this example, set environment variables CLOUD_SDK_AK and CLOUD_SDK_SK in the local environment
        ak = os.getenv("CLOUD_SDK_AK")
        sk = os.getenv("CLOUD_SDK_SK")
    
        credentials = BasicCredentials(ak, sk) \
    
        client = OcrClient.new_builder() \
            .with_credentials(credentials) \
            .with_region(OcrRegion.value_of("<YOUR REGION>")) \
            .build()
    
        try:
            request = RecognizeColombiaIdCardRequest()
            request.body = ColombiaIdCardRequestBody(
                url="https://BucketName.obs.myhuaweicloud.com/ObjectName"
            )
            response = client.recognize_colombia_id_card(request)
            print(response)
        except exceptions.ClientRequestException as e:
            print(e.status_code)
            print(e.request_id)
            print(e.error_code)
            print(e.error_msg)
    
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    package main
    
    import (
    	"fmt"
    	"github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-sdk-go-v3/core/auth/basic"
        ocr "github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-sdk-go-v3/services/ocr/v1"
    	"github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-sdk-go-v3/services/ocr/v1/model"
        region "github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-sdk-go-v3/services/ocr/v1/region"
    )
    
    func main() {
        // The AK and SK used for authentication are hard-coded or stored in plaintext, which has great security risks. It is recommended that the AK and SK be stored in ciphertext in configuration files or environment variables and decrypted during use to ensure security.
        // In this example, AK and SK are stored in environment variables for authentication. Before running this example, set environment variables CLOUD_SDK_AK and CLOUD_SDK_SK in the local environment
        ak := os.Getenv("CLOUD_SDK_AK")
        sk := os.Getenv("CLOUD_SDK_SK")
    
        auth := basic.NewCredentialsBuilder().
            WithAk(ak).
            WithSk(sk).
            Build()
    
        client := ocr.NewOcrClient(
            ocr.OcrClientBuilder().
                WithRegion(region.ValueOf("<YOUR REGION>")).
                WithCredential(auth).
                Build())
    
        request := &model.RecognizeColombiaIdCardRequest{}
    	imageColombiaIdCardRequestBody:= "/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAgEASABIAAD/4RFZRXhpZgAATU0AKgAAAA..."
    	request.Body = &model.ColombiaIdCardRequestBody{
    		Image: &imageColombiaIdCardRequestBody,
    	}
    	response, err := client.RecognizeColombiaIdCard(request)
    	if err == nil {
            fmt.Printf("%+v\n", response)
        } else {
            fmt.Println(err)
        }
    }
    
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    package main
    
    import (
    	"fmt"
    	"github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-sdk-go-v3/core/auth/basic"
        ocr "github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-sdk-go-v3/services/ocr/v1"
    	"github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-sdk-go-v3/services/ocr/v1/model"
        region "github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-sdk-go-v3/services/ocr/v1/region"
    )
    
    func main() {
        // The AK and SK used for authentication are hard-coded or stored in plaintext, which has great security risks. It is recommended that the AK and SK be stored in ciphertext in configuration files or environment variables and decrypted during use to ensure security.
        // In this example, AK and SK are stored in environment variables for authentication. Before running this example, set environment variables CLOUD_SDK_AK and CLOUD_SDK_SK in the local environment
        ak := os.Getenv("CLOUD_SDK_AK")
        sk := os.Getenv("CLOUD_SDK_SK")
    
        auth := basic.NewCredentialsBuilder().
            WithAk(ak).
            WithSk(sk).
            Build()
    
        client := ocr.NewOcrClient(
            ocr.OcrClientBuilder().
                WithRegion(region.ValueOf("<YOUR REGION>")).
                WithCredential(auth).
                Build())
    
        request := &model.RecognizeColombiaIdCardRequest{}
    	urlColombiaIdCardRequestBody:= "https://BucketName.obs.myhuaweicloud.com/ObjectName"
    	request.Body = &model.ColombiaIdCardRequestBody{
    		Url: &urlColombiaIdCardRequestBody,
    	}
    	response, err := client.RecognizeColombiaIdCard(request)
    	if err == nil {
            fmt.Printf("%+v\n", response)
        } else {
            fmt.Println(err)
        }
    }
    

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Status Codes

Status Code

Description

200

Example response for a successful request

400

Example response for a failed request

See Status Codes.

Error Codes

See Error Codes.