biometric passport
Fingerprint-embedded travel booklet
A biometric passport contains an electronic chip storing the holder's identifying information—typically a digital photograph, fingerprints, or iris scan.
The chip allows automated verification at border control: The e-gates read biometric passports.
Most countries now issue them as standard, distinguished by a small chip symbol on the cover.
Small broken-off piece
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- encryptionConverting data into code
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
- tamper-proofResistant to unauthorized modification
integrated circuit · contactless · cryptographic · fraud prevention · data protection · secure storage · digital watermark · hologram
Friction ridge impression
- iris scanIdentity verification via eye patterns
- facial recognitionAutomated identification by face
- photographImage from a camera
- digital signatureEncrypted verification of sender
personal data · holder · name · date of birth · birthplace · nationality · citizenship · gender
Relocating abroad permanently
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- checkpointInspection station on route
- border crossingTransit between sovereign territories
- entryAccess or submission
departure · visa · stamp · inspection · e-gates · queue · arrivals · departures
Processable by automated systems
- interoperabilityCross-platform functional harmony
- BACIntoxication level abbreviation
- digital certificateCryptographic authentication document
chip
Small broken-off piece
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- encryptionConverting data into code
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
tamper-proof · integrated circuit · contactless · cryptographic · fraud prevention · data protection · secure storage · digital watermark · hologram · laser engraving
fingerprint
Friction ridge impression
- iris scanIdentity verification via eye patterns
- facial recognitionAutomated identification by face
- photographImage from a camera
digital signature · personal data · holder · name · date of birth · birthplace · nationality · citizenship · gender · unique identifier
immigration
Relocating abroad permanently
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- checkpointInspection station on route
- border crossingTransit between sovereign territories
entry · departure · visa · stamp · inspection · e-gates · queue · arrivals · departures · international travel
machine-readable
Processable by automated systems
- interoperabilityCross-platform functional harmony
- BACIntoxication level abbreviation
- digital certificateCryptographic authentication document
biometric passportletter of introduction
Document presenting someone favorably
biometric passportforged passport
Illegally created travel document
counterfeit documents · fake ID · stolen passport · undocumented status
biometric passporttravel ban
Prohibition on journeys
undocumented status · statelessness · deportation order · visa denial · refugee status
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