Biometric chip passports get priority in Israel, Pakistan and Russia

International travel continues to be a major catalyst in the uptake of biometric travel IDs, with governments in the Middle East, Asia and Africa implementing ePassports for airport security, fraud prevention and access to public services.

Biometric ePassports to be mandatory in Pakistan, more convenient in Israel

Citing rising concerns about foreigners using forged passport documents for entry, Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) has updated its policy for border control at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv to …

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