South Africa To Roll Out Electronic Travel Authorisation In October 2025
South Africa will begin introducing a digital Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system in October 2025, starting with selected G20 nationals and expanding…
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ID Tech Digest – August 15, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: DHS Moves OBIM…
Canada Plans to Introduce Biometric Requirements for Citizenship Applications by 2027
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to introduce mandatory biometric data collection for citizenship grant applicants, marking a…
Dominican Republic Launches Facial Recognition Pilot at Haiti Border
The Dominican Republic has launched a pilot program using facial recognition technology at official crossing points in the Pedernales region along its border…
EU Sets October Launch for Biometric Entry/Exit System, Full Rollout by April 2026
The European Union has confirmed that its Entry/Exit System (EES) will officially launch on October 12, 2025, introducing digital biometric border controls for…
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,…
EU to Launch Biometric Entry/Exit System in October 2025 for Schengen Borders
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to begin operating in October 2025, introducing automated biometric checks at external Schengen…
European Parliament Approves Entry/Exit System Rollout to Modernize Schengen Borders
The European Parliament has approved significant changes to border control procedures for non-EU nationals entering the Schengen Area, clearing the path for…
DHS Revives Biometric Rule for Border Crossings, Eyes Expanded Facial Scans
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revived a controversial rule proposed during the first Trump administration, aiming to expand biometric data…
Russia Starts Nationwide Biometric Checks for Foreign Travelers as Digital Entry Rules Take Effect
Russia has officially launched its nationwide biometric screening program for foreign nationals and stateless persons entering the country, with new rules…