Armenia’s New Biometric Passport System Draws 7,700 Applications in First Days
Armenia’s new biometric passport and ID card system received 7,700 applications in its first days of operation, with 2,700 applicants having submitted…
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Armenia Approves Rules for Biometric Passports and ID Cards Issued Through Private Partner
Armenia’s government has approved the rules for issuing new biometric passports and identification cards through a private partner, with the new documents to…
Brussels Court Sends Semlex to Criminal Trial Over Congo Passport Contract
A Brussels court has referred the Belgian biometrics company Semlex and 13 other defendants to criminal trial over alleged corruption, money laundering and tax…
Cyprus Requires Biometric Lebanese Passports for Visa Applications
Cyprus is now accepting only biometric Lebanese passports for new visa applications submitted through its embassy in Beirut, aligning the application process…
Lebanon Extends Biometric Passport Enrolment to Its Diaspora, Starting in Paris
Lebanese citizens in France can now complete biometric passport enrolment at their embassy rather than flying home to do it, after Lebanon launched its…
India Launches Biometric E-Passports and Upgrades Passport Service Infrastructure
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has begun issuing a new generation of e-passports featuring embedded RFID chips and stored biometric data, alongside a…
OSCE Supports Ukrainian Forensic Specialists with Biometric Passport Training
Ukrainian forensic experts have reportedly participated in specialized training on biometric chip authentication in Eindhoven, Netherlands, in mid-September…
Wrocław Airport Becomes First in Poland to Offer Full Biometric Passport Services
Wrocław Airport has become the first airport in Poland to host a full biometric passport issuance service, marking a major development in the country’s travel…
Latvia to Ban Non-Biometric Russian Passports Starting July 15, 2025
Latvia will stop recognizing non-biometric Russian passports starting July 15, 2025, as part of a sweeping update to its border control policies. The change,…
Niger Signs Deal With Libyan Firm for National e-ID and Biometric Passport System Amid Security Push
Niger has signed new agreements to develop a national electronic identification system and biometric passport infrastructure. The Memorandums of Understanding…