The PADI organization is streamlining business operations and expediting services to members and divers.

Beginning 15 April 2020, all new PADI Divers and Members will receive their credentials within 24 hours with PADI electronic certification card – the PADI eCard™ instead of a physical card.

This enables fast, convenient processing, minimizes delays and provides an overall better customer experience for student divers and members to receive their proof of certification. PADI eCards also help protect and preserve our ocean planet by reducing the use of plastics.

Download the New PADI App™ Available Now

The revised PADI App will host, manage and display PADI eCards in 10 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Korean and Japanese. The revised PADI App is now available to download on both iOS and Android. PADI eCards processed on or after 15 April 2020 will be available for download.

To obtain your PADI eCard, PADI Divers first sign in using the same email used for certification-card processing, then follow these steps:

The PADI App has new and improved functions for dive certification verification, and useful divers’ tools such as Hand Signals, Tying Knots, Dive Checklists and Pro Chek – all in the palm of their hands via mobile device.

Physical Cards Still Available

In addition to your eCard, you may want or need a conventional card, which is available through the PADI Replacement Card process. PADI Divers can use this process to order a physical certification card at the regular fee. Physical PADI certification cards are made from 70 percent recycled plastic.