Sri Lanka is set to implement digital National Identity Cards (NICs) this month, marking a significant transition in the country’s identification system. The initiative, estimated to cost Rs. 20 billion, […]

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Italy will implement mandatory biometric fingerprint collection for all long-term Schengen visa applications starting January 11, 2025, aligning with the broader rollout of the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) and […]

Ethiopia has implemented a new policy requiring the use of its national digital ID system, Fayda, for all banking transactions as part of the country’s broader digital government strategy. This […]

Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced an enhanced version of its B-Form registration certificate for children above 10 years old, incorporating new biometric security features including fingerprints […]

Over 900,000 residents of Assam, India have had their Aadhaar biometric data successfully unlocked during 2024, according to an announcement by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 1, […]

Kuwait has implemented mandatory fingerprinting requirements for expatriates aged 18 and above as part of its security measures to prevent passport forgery and double citizenship. The initiative affects the country’s […]

The biometric enrollment process for more than 32,000 Myanmar refugees in Mizoram, India, has encountered delays due to improper form formats provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The […]

The World Bank has expanded Nigeria’s National Identification Numbers (NIN) enrollment target from 148 million to 180 million under the Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) project. The adjustment comes as […]

Iranian authorities have implemented comprehensive biometric testing measures to identify unauthorized foreign nationals, with a particular focus on Afghan migrants. The new system uses fingerprint and iris scanning technology at […]