e-passports
Chip-embedded travel booklets
E-passports are passports embedded with an electronic chip storing the holder's biometric data—typically a digital photograph, fingerprints, or iris scan.
The chip allows automated border control systems to verify identity more quickly and securely than traditional passports.
Also called biometric passports or digital passports: Most countries now issue e-passports as standard.
Measuring unique physical characteristics
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
- digitalOf discrete data
encrypted · contactless · smartcard · integrated circuit · antenna · machine-readable · facial recognition · fingerprint
Regulating cross-country movement
- immigrationRelocating abroad permanently
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- visaTravel authorization stamp
- airportAviation passenger facility
kiosk · departure · arrival · checkpoint · clearance · international · passenger · transit
Opposing deceptive schemes
- tamper-proofResistant to unauthorized modification
- hologram3D image from light
- watermarkTranslucent authentication mark
- identity theftStealing personal data criminally
data protection · encryption · border security · counterfeiting · authentication · validation · privacy · data breach
Official release or distribution
- consulateForeign diplomatic office
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
- renewalMaking current again
- applicationFormal request document
citizen · national ID · documentation · standardization · compliance · interoperability · authority · regulations
biometric
Measuring unique physical characteristics
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
digital · encrypted · contactless · smartcard · integrated circuit · antenna · machine-readable · facial recognition · fingerprint · iris scan
border control
Regulating cross-country movement
- immigrationRelocating abroad permanently
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- visaTravel authorization stamp
airport · kiosk · departure · arrival · checkpoint · clearance · international · passenger · transit · entry permit
anti-fraud
Opposing deceptive schemes
- tamper-proofResistant to unauthorized modification
- hologram3D image from light
- watermarkTranslucent authentication mark
identity theft · data protection · encryption · border security · counterfeiting · authentication · validation · privacy · data breach · cloning
issuance
Official release or distribution
- consulateForeign diplomatic office
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
- renewalMaking current again
application · citizen · national ID · documentation · standardization · compliance · interoperability · authority · regulations · international standards