Can I Use a Passport for OKX KYC Verification?
Yes. OKX accepts a passport as one of the valid documents for KYC identity verification. According to the official OKX Help Center, accepted identity documents include a passport, national ID card, and driver's license. Whichever document you use, it must be an original photo, clearly legible, and within its validity period.
Step 1: Make sure your passport meets the basic requirements
What to do: Before starting the verification, check whether your passport meets the platform's basic conditions.
How to do it – go through each item:
Document status: The passport must be within its validity period. Expired documents will be rejected immediately.
Photo requirements: The submitted photo must be taken from the original document. Screenshots or re-photographed copies are not accepted.
Clarity: The photo must be clear and readable, showing the full name, date of birth, issue date, and expiration date.
Full frame: When taking the photo, make sure all four corners of the document are visible.
Validity: Temporary documents or non-standard paper documents are not accepted.
What counts as done: Confirm that the passport in your hand meets all the above conditions – no damage, no obstruction, no alterations.
OKX requirements may vary slightly by region. For example, in the UAE only an Emirates ID (EID) is accepted; users in the United States need to provide a Social Security Number (SSN). Users in mainland China who use a passport for verification typically need to provide proof of residence as well.
Step 2: Select passport on the identity verification page and upload it
What to do: Log in to your OKX account, go to the identity verification process, choose passport as the document type, and upload as required.
How to do it:
Open the OKX app, tap the [User Center] icon in the top-left corner of the home screen → [Profile and Settings] → [Profile] → [Identity Verification].
In the document type options, select Passport.
Fill in your personal information exactly as shown on the passport: nationality, name, passport number, date of birth, etc. Make sure it matches the original character by character.
Take a photo of the passport information page in good lighting against a plain background. Ensure all four corners are fully visible and there is no glare.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete facial recognition (liveness check) to confirm that it is you doing the verification.
What counts as done: The passport photo is successfully uploaded, the facial recognition is passed, and the page enters the review stage.
Step 3: Wait for review and watch for the result notification
What to do: After submission, wait for the OKX review team to process it. The review is usually completed within 24 hours.
How to do it:
Once approved, you will receive a notification in the app and via your registered email. Your account functions will be unlocked according to the corresponding level.
If not approved, the page usually shows the reason for rejection (e.g., blurry photo, information mismatch). Correct the issue as prompted and resubmit.
What counts as done: You receive the approval notification and the identity verification page shows "Verified".
Common reasons for failure
Unclear passport photo: Blurry, glare, not showing all four corners, or using a re-photographed copy/screenshot.
Passport expired: Submitting an expired passport will be rejected immediately.
Information mismatch: The name or passport number filled in differs from the original document.
Facial recognition failed: Face is obstructed, insufficient lighting, or actions were not completed as required.
Risk reminders
One identity document can only be used to verify one OKX account; it cannot be reused.
Do not submit a fake or someone else's passport. The OKX compliance team will verify the authenticity of the document. If fraud is detected, the account will be frozen.
KYC verification is free of charge. Do not trust any third-party services that claim to "guarantee verification for a fee".
Next step: After confirming your passport is valid and the information is clear, open the OKX app, go to the [Identity Verification] page, select passport as the document type, upload the information page as instructed, and complete the facial recognition. Pay attention to the review result after submission; it usually comes within 24 hours. You can use the referral code 24U2795 when registering.
