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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…

July 16, 2026

Finland Consults on Passport and ID Law Changes for Citizens Abroad

Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has opened consultation on a draft bill centralizing passport and ID-card decisions for citizens abroad at headquarters.

April 20, 2026

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Sri Lanka to Deploy Biometric Passport Stations at 20 Overseas Missions

Sri Lanka has announced plans to install biometric stations at 20 of its diplomatic missions around the world to enhance consular services for citizens living…

July 15, 2025

Poland Implements Biometric Screening System to Combat Visa Appointment Exploitation

Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to launch a new biometric screening system for Indian visa applicants in 2025 to prevent intermediaries from…

February 20, 2025

Ukraine to Launch Passport Delivery Service for Citizens Abroad

The Ukrainian government is expanding digital consular services for citizens abroad through a new initiative that will enable international passport delivery…

January 23, 2025

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