New Delhi: In a major development, the Modi government has launched e-Passport to modernise the air travel documentation system for Indians. These e-passports promise to make the traveling experience of the passengers better since they are designed to enhance security, speed up immigration checks, and align with global travel standards. Experts are of the opinion that these e-Passport represent a technological shift in how Indians will travel abroad in the coming years.
What Is an e-Passport?
The passengers must note that the e-passport is similar to the traditional Indian passport. However, the e-passport comes with an embedded electronic chip inside its back cover. This chip securely stores the passport holder’s personal and biometric details that includes various details like fingerprints, facial recognition data, and digital signatures.
What are the Benefits of e-Passport?
- The new e-Passports offer unprecedented level of improved security, faster immigration clearance for travellers
- It gives better global acceptance of the Indian passport.
- The e-passport is embedded with chip which significantly reduces the risk of identity theft or duplication.
- Individuals should importantly check whether or not there nearest passport office or seva kendras offer this facility.
Who Can Apply for an e-Passport?
For the convenience of the the passengers, we have mentioned the steps via which they can apply for e-passport:
- Indian citizen who is eligible for a regular passport can now apply for an e-passport.
- he facility is being offered at some limited Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) across India.
- Interested applicants should confirm whether their local passport office has started issuing e-passports before applying.
