ISO/IEC 7810:2003

Identification cards — Physical characteristics

ISO/IEC 7810:2003 is one of a series of standards describing the characteristics of identification cards. It is the purpose of ISO/IEC 7810:2003 to provide criteria to which cards shall perform and to specify the requirements for such cards used for international interchange. It takes into consideration both human and machine aspects and states minimum requirements. ISO/IEC 7810:2003 specifies: four different sizes of identification cards with a nominal thickness of 0,76 mm and dimensions of: ID-000 25 mm x 15 mm, ID-1 85,60 mm x 53,98 mm, ID-2 105 mm x 74 mm, ID-3 125 mm x 88 mm; the conditions for conformance; the dimensions and tolerances of the identification cards; the construction and materials of the identification cards; and the physical characteristics of the cards such as bending stiffness, flammability, toxicity, resistance to chemicals, dimensional stability, adhesion or blocking, warpage, resistance to heat, surface distortions, and contamination. ISO/IEC 7810:2003, together with a standard for test methods, provides for interchange between various types of identification card processing devices and systems.

Cartes d'identification — Caractéristiques physiques

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 30-Oct-2003
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Oct-2003
• ICS: 35.240.15 - Identification cards. Chip cards. Biometrics
• Technical Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 17 - Cards and security devices for personal identification
• Drafting Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 17/WG 1 - Physical characteristics and test methods for ID-cards
• Current Stage: 9599 - Withdrawal of International Standard
• Completion Date: 18-Dec-2019

Relations

• Parent: ISO/IEC 7810:2003/Amd 1:2009 - Identification cards — Physical characteristics — Amendment 1: Criteria for cards containing integrated circuits
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2008
• Revised: ISO/IEC 7810:2019 - Identification cards — Physical characteristics
• Effective Date: 19-Dec-2015
• Amended By: ISO/IEC 7810:2003/Amd 2:2012 - Identification cards — Physical characteristics — Amendment 2: Opacity
• Effective Date: 14-Oct-2020
• Revises: ISO/IEC 7810:1995 - Identification cards — Physical characteristics
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2008
• Amended By: ISO/IEC 7810:2003/Amd 1:2009 - Identification cards — Physical characteristics — Amendment 1: Criteria for cards containing integrated circuits
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 7810
Third edition
2003-11-01


Identification cards — Physical
characteristics
Cartes d'identification — Caractéristiques physiques




Reference number
ISO/IEC 7810:2003(E)
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ISO/IEC 7810:2003(E)
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ISO/IEC 7810:2003(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope. 1
2 Conformance . 1
3 Normative references . 1
4 Terms and definitions. 1
5 Dimensions of card. 2
5.1 Card size . 2
6 Card construction . 4
7 Card materials . 4
8 Card characteristics. 4
8.1 Bending stiffness . 4
8.2 Flammability . 4
8.3 Toxicity. 4
8.4 Resistance to chemicals . 4
8.5 Card dimensional stability and warpage with temperature and humidity . 4
8.6 Light. 5
8.7 Durability. 5
8.8 Peel strength . 5
8.9 Adhesion or blocking . 5
8.10 Opacity, ID-1 size card. 5
8.11 Overall card warpage. 6
8.12 Resistance to heat . 6
8.13 Surface distortions . 6
8.14 Contamination and interaction of card components . 6
Annex A (normative) Resistance to heat test method. 7
Annex B (informative) ID-000 size card as part of ID-1 size card. 10

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ISO/IEC 7810:2003(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are members of
ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical committees
established by the respective organization to deal with particular fields of technical activity. ISO and IEC
technical committees collaborate in fields of mutual interest. Other international organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO and IEC, also take part in the work. In the field of information
technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee, ISO/IEC JTC 1.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of the joint technical committee is to prepare International Standards. Draft International
Standards adopted by the joint technical committee are circulated to national bodies for voting. Publication as
an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the national bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO/IEC 7810 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology,
Subcommittee SC 17, Cards and personal identification.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO/IEC 7810:1995), which has been technically
revised.
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ISO/IEC 7810:2003(E)
Introduction
This edition is a 5 year technical revision of the previous edition and was prepared by JTC 1/SC 17/WG 1
Physical characteristics and test methods for ID-cards. It cancels and replaces ISO/IEC 7810:1995. The user
is encouraged to review the entire standard for revisions and updates. The major changes made during this
revision are listed below.
1. The addition of criteria and test method for heat resistance. This criteria should be met by existing PVC or
PVCA materials, however, it allows the user to designate materials that can withstand higher temperatures.
2. Any special requirements for various recording technologies have been moved to the base standard for that
particular recording technology.
3. The peel strength and opacity requirements were changed to conform with revised test methods in
ISO/IEC 10373-1:1998.
4. Tolerances for ID-2 and ID-3 size cards have been added.
5. Size and tolerances for an ID-000 size card have been added along with an informative annex showing the
relationship to an ID-1 size card.
6. The specified areas for opacity, previously shown in the test methods ISO/IEC 10373-1, have changed and
are shown in this International Standard.
Notes in this International Standard are only used for giving additional information intended to assist in the
understanding or use of the standard and do not contain provisions or requirements to which it is necessary to
conform in order to be able to claim compliance with this International Standard.
This International Standard defines the minimum physical requirements for the basic plastic identification card
and is used by the following identification card standards for recording technologies. Other standards not
listed here may also refer to ISO/IEC 7810.
ISO/IEC 7501 series, Identification cards — Machine readable travel documents
ISO/IEC 7811 series, Identification cards — Recording technique
ISO/IEC 7812 series, Identification cards — Identification of issuers
ISO/IEC 7813, Identification cards — Financial transaction cards
ISO/IEC 7816 series, Identification cards — Integrated circuit(s) cards with contacts
ISO/IEC 10536 series, Identification cards — Contactless integrated circuit(s) cards — Close-coupled cards
ISO/IEC 14443 series, Identification cards — Contactless integrated circuit(s) cards — Proximity cards
ISO/IEC 15693 series, Identification cards — Contactless integrated circuit(s) cards — Vicinity cards
ISO/IEC 11693, Identification cards — Optical memory cards — General characteristics
ISO/IEC 11694 series, Identification cards — Optical memory cards — Linear recording method

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 7810:2003(E)

Identification cards — Physical characteristics
1 Scope
This International Standard is one of a series of standards describing the characteristics for identification
cards as defined in the definitions clause and the use of such cards for international interchange.
This International Standard specifies the physical characteristics of identification cards including card
materials, construction, characteristics, and dimensions for four sizes of cards.
ISO/IEC 10373-1 specifies the test procedures used to check cards against the parameters specified in this
International Standard.
This International Standard specifies the requirements for cards used for identification. It takes into
consideration both human and machine aspects and states minimum requirements.
It is the purpose of this series of standards to provide criteria to which cards shall perform. No consideration is
given within these standards to the amount of use, if any, experienced by the card prior to test. Failure to
conform to specified criteria should be negotiated between the involved parties.
NOTE 1 Numeric values in the SI and/or Imperial measurement system in this International Standard may have been
rounded off and therefore are consistent with, but not exactly equal to, each other. Either system may be used, but the two
should not be intermixed or reconverted. The original design was made using the Imperial measurement system.
NOTE 2 A different standard for thin flexible cards exists. Thin flexible cards are not within the scope of this
International Standard.
2 Conformance
An identification card is in conformance with this International Standard if it meets all mandatory requirements
specified herein. Unless otherwise specified default values apply.
3 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 10373-1:1998, Identification cards — Test methods — Part 1: General characteristics tests
NOTE The ID-000 size card size was first defined by ENV 1375-1, Identification card systems — Intersector
integrated circuit(s) card additional formats — Part 1: ID-000 card size and physical characteristics.
4 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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ISO/IEC 7810:2003(E)
4.1
identification card
card identifying its holder and issuer which may carry data required as input for the intended use of the card
and for transactions based thereon
4.2
signature panel
special area on the card intended to have a signature applied
4.3
warpage
deviation from flatness
4.4
normal use
use as an identification card (see 4.1) involving equipment processes appropriate to the card technology, and
storage as a personal document between equipment processes
4.5
ID-1
nominally 85,60 mm (3.370 in) wide by 53,98 mm (2.125 in) high by 0,76 mm (0.030 in) thick
4.6
ID-2
nominally 105 mm (4.134 in) wide by 74 mm (2.913 in) high by 0,76 mm (0.030 in) thick
4.7
ID-3
nominally 125 mm (4.921 in) wide by 88 mm (3.465 in) high by 0,76 mm (0.030 in) thick
4.8
raised area
area whose surface is raised above that of the surrounding card surface by addition of some feature such as a
hologram, signature panel, magnetic stripe, photograph, integrated circuit contacts, embossed characters
4.9
unused card
card possessing all the components required for its intended purpose, which has not been subjected to any
personalization or testing operation, and which has been stored in a clean environment with no more than
48 hour exposure to daylight at temperatures between 5 °C to 30 °C and humidity between 10 % to 90 %
without experiencing thermal shock
4.10
returned card
card according to 4.9 after it has been issued to the card holder and returned for the purpose of testing
4.11
ID-000
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