e-passports

An e-passport, also known as a biometric passport, is a national travel document embedded with a small electronic chip. This chip stores the passport holder's biometric data, such as a digital photograph and fingerprints, enhancing security and helping confirm identity. When passing through border controls, the chip can be scanned quickly to verify the person’s identity and prevent fraud. E-passports are designed to make international travel smoother and safer, reducing processing times and increasing security measures against forgery or identity theft. They are widely used in many countries to upgrade traditional passports with modern technology.