Latvia to Bar Russian Non-Biometric Passports
Latvia will stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports as valid travel documents on 15 July 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. From…
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ID Tech Digest – April 22, 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: USCIS Demands…
Kuwait Mandates DNA Testing for All Citizenship Applications
Kuwait has enacted sweeping new rules requiring mandatory genetic and biometric data collection for all individuals undergoing review in citizenship cases. The…
UK Labour MPs Push for National Digital ID System to Combat Illegal Migration
More than 40 Labour MPs have urged the UK government to adopt a comprehensive digital ID system, arguing it could help curb illegal migration and modernize…
Ethiopia to Launch New Biometric Passport and Digital Visa System This Month
Ethiopia is preparing to modernize its travel documentation infrastructure with the introduction of a new passport and visa system by the end of this month.…
Kuwait Mandates Fingerprinting for All Adult Expatriates, Links to Civil ID Services
Kuwait has implemented mandatory fingerprinting requirements for expatriates aged 18 and above as part of its security measures to prevent passport forgery and…
DHS Audit Reveals Gaps in Biometric Screening of Asylum Seekers and Noncitizens
A recent audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has revealed critical gaps in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) use of biometric technology…
Proposed Bill ‘Demands Accountability’ for CBP’s Biometric Border Program
In a move to strengthen the enforcement of immigration laws, U.S. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation aimed at compelling U.S.…