e-passports for 18 May 2025

by Vajiram & Ravi - 18 May 2025

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E-Passports

May 18, 2025
e-Passports

E-Passports Latest News

India has joined over 120 nations in issuing biometric e-passports, offering enhanced security, faster immigration, and global compliance.

About e-Passports

  • An e-passport (electronic or biometric passport) is an upgraded version of the traditional passport. It combines a conventional booklet with an embedded Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip and antenna in the back cover. 
  • This chip securely stores the holder’s personal and biometric data, including:
    • Name, date of birth, passport number, and other demographic details
    • Biometric facial data and fingerprints
    • Digital signature for secure authentication
  • Security Features of E-Passports
    • RFID Chip & Antenna: Stores encrypted personal and biometric data, making unauthorized access or tampering extremely difficult.
    • Basic Access Control (BAC): Stops unauthenticated access to the chip by restricting scanning equipment to only authorized devices.
    • Passive Authentication (PA): Authenticates stored information and identifies tampering.
    • Extended Access Control (EAC): Introduces an additional layer of security to biometric data such as fingerprints.
    • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Digitally signs the data, ensuring authenticity and preventing forgery or unauthorized data changes.
  • Benefits of E-Passports
    • Enhanced Security: Strong protection against forgery, duplication, and identity theft due to encrypted biometric data and digital signatures.
    • Faster Immigration: Automated e-gates and digital verification reduce manual checks and waiting times at airports.
    • Global Acceptance: Compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards ensures smooth travel and easier visa processing worldwide.
    • Privacy: New e-passports no longer print the residential address on the last page; it is stored digitally and accessible only to authorised officials.

E-Passports FAQs

Q1. Is the e-passport launched in India?

Ans. Yes, India has started issuing e-passports to its citizens.

Q2. What is an e-passport?

Ans. An e-passport is a passport with an embedded electronic chip that securely stores your personal and biometric details.

Q4. What is the cost of e-passport in India?

Ans. The cost is ₹1,500 for a 36-page passport and ₹2,000 for a 60-page passport for adults.

Source: TOI

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