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Level 3 Testing Materials

Level 3 Testing Support Materials
Visa Global Level 3 Testing Guidelines and FAQ Version 1.13Public
Published: Jan-22   Version: 1.13
This document outlines Visa guidelines for L3 testing and provides frequently asked questions (FAQ).
EMVCo-Qualified and Visa-Confirmed L3 Test ToolsPublic
Published: Feb-23   
Lists the confirmed EMVCo-Qualified and Visa-Confirmed L3 Test Tools.
Chip Vendor Enabled Service Public
Published: Mar-23   Version: 1.2
An overview of Visa Chip Vendor Enabled Service (CVES) program.
Visa Confirmed Chip Vendor Enabled Service CVES ProvidersPublic
Published: Sep-22   
Lists the Level 3 testing service providers, confirmed by Visa as being capable of delivering The Visa Chip Vendor Enabled Service (CVES) to our clients.





Global Personalization Requirements
Global Personalization Requirements ScheduleSubscriber Only
Current list of materials included in the Global Personalization Requirements Schedule. This list will be updated periodically and applies to all companies with an Active license for this category.
Visa Global Personalization Requirements User GuideLicensed
Published: Aug-15   Version: 3.0
Provides an overview of Visa's Global Chip Card Validation Process requirements for prospective users and guidelines for developing personalization validation tools (PVT) for executing these requirements. It is a companion to the Global Personalization Requirements Test Cases.
Visa Global Personalization Requirements Test CasesLicensed
Published: Aug-15   Version: 3.0
Defines the test cases that need to be executed to complete Visa's Global Chip Card Validation Process for contact and contactless cards or other non-standard form factor payment devices that may apply to all Visa regional geographies.
Visa GPR 3.0 Additions and Clarifications v3Licensed
Published: Aug-16   Version: 3.0
Provides additions, clarifications and corrections to the GPR 3.0 User Guide and Test Cases.
Visa GPR 3.0 Additions and Clarifications v. 4.3Licensed
Published: Jun-21   Version: 4.3
Provides additions, clarifications and corrections to the GPR 3.0 User Guide and Test Cases.