e-passports: India has officially begun issuing e-passports, which will improve security and ease international travel. The Ministry of External Affairs launched the e-passport as a pilot project on April 1, 2024. The e-passport combines physical and digital security technologies. It contains an RFID chip and antenna that stores the passport holder’s personal and biometric data.
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e-passports: India has officially begun issuing e-passports, which are being described as an upgrade to regular passports. They promise several new features, increased security, faster verification, and easier international travel. The Ministry of External Affairs launched this service as a pilot project on April 1, 2024. The service is currently available at select Passport Seva Kendras across the country, with expansion expected to expand to more centers in the coming months.
First, understand what an e-passport is?
This new e-passport incorporates both physical and digital security technologies. Its front cover also contains a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip and antenna, which stores the passport holder’s personal and biometric data.
Only a dedicated system can read the data.
This includes fingerprints, digital photographs, iris scans, and vital information such as name, date of birth, and passport number. The chip embedded in the passport is contactless and encrypted, and can only be read by a dedicated system. This technology reduces the risk of passport fraud, duplication, and identity theft.
How to apply for an e-passport?
The process for applying for an e-passport is almost the same as for a regular passport. Let’s learn about it step by step…
- First, go to the Passport Seva Portal.
- Now register/login and fill out the e-passport application form.
- Next, select the nearest Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra.
- Now pay the fees online.
- After making the payment, book an appointment and go to the center for biometric verification.
