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Sep 26, 2023 · E-passports, also known as electronic or biometric passports, have revolutionized how we travel and authenticate our identities. E-passports are evolving rapidly with the implementation of...
E-passports represent a significant evolution in travel documentation, combining traditional passport features with advanced digital security technologies. Introduced to enhance border security and streamline immigration processes, e-passports are equipped with an embedded electronic chip.
Sep 7, 2021 · Digitizing passports could improve efficiency and lower costs, while boosting cross-border travel and helping tackle labour shortages. The standard template for passports was created more than a century ago —and many argue that it’s due for a major rethink.
- Anne Quito
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- Airports and Port Authorities
- Airlines and Travel Companies
- Government Agencies and Services
- Travellers
- Mauricio Siciliano
A five-year investigation into the operational need for a biometric identifier suitable for MRP issuance procedures and various cross-border travel processes consistent with the privacy laws of various States, led ICAO to specify facial recognition as the globally interoperable biometric technology. A State may add fingerprint and/or iris recogniti...
First and foremost, ePassports lead to a more rapid, secure and efficient processing of passengers. This has enormous logistical and financial repercussions, as there is a direct correlation between the ability to move large crowds through port facilities and the size of the facility needed to handle the crowds. By moving passengers more rapidly, s...
Passenger agents are the front line of air travel at an airport. MRTDs or ePassports can significantly enhance their ability to verify documents and to perform a host of other routine tasks. By linking an automated passport reader at the check-in counter to various databases, the agent can check the authenticity of the document, run the information...
When it comes to government services and procedures, the benefits and MRPs – and especially ePassports – take on their full measure. Here are a few examples: Advance Passenger Information Systems (API) – Using these systems, air operators can electronically send customs, immigration and other authorities at the place of destination, a list of passe...
Obviously, travellers have much to gain in this accelerated pace of going through all security and facilitation procedures. As ePassports become more common around the world, it will be easier to pass all formalities at departure and at arrival. Coupled with e-ticketing and the streamlining of passenger handling by airlines, including baggage, perh...
Mr. Mauricio Siciliano is presently in charge of the Machine Readable Travel Document (MRTD) Programme in ICAO. For the last five years, Mr. Siciliano has been involved with the development and implementation of the Aviation Security and Facilitation Programmes, which includes MRTD and biometric matters. He is also Secretary of the Technical Adviso...
Nov 9, 2021 · A smart e-Passport that not only stores a read-only unique identifier, but also other read–write data can store digital stamps and signatures along with other vital information safely and allows for using the same smart e-Passport in completely disconnected digital environments.
Apr 13, 2022 · Improved security: Compared to a standard passport, e-Passports make it very difficult for a hacker to forge or create a fake document since the data is stored both on the chip and on the...
Feb 2, 2022 · How will e-passports help travellers? An e-passport can be scanned by machine-readable devices, unlike the time-consuming physical verification at immigration counters. And it will help...
