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The proposed U.S. Electronic Passport is the same as a regular passport with the addition of a small contactless integrated circuit (computer chip) embedded in the back cover. The chip will securely store the same data visually displayed on the photo page
of the passport, and will additionally include a digital photograph. The inclusion of the digital photograph will enable biometric
comparison, through the use of facial recognition technology at international borders. The U.S. “e-passport” will also have
a new look, incorporating additional anti-fraud and security features.
Passports without chips will still be valid for the full extent of their validity period.
The Department of State Starts Issuing Tourist E-Passports
Electronic Passport Frequently Asked Questions
Security and Privacy of the e-Passport
Public Comments in the Federal Register on the Proposed Rule for the e-Passport
New Design for the U.S. e-Passport
This webpage will be updated as more information becomes available.
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