EU pushes rollout of ETIAS biometric travel system to 2025
The rollout of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is now expected to roll out in May 2025,…
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ETIAS clarifies biometric data requirements about Europe’s new visa system
As Europe prepares to introduce its new Entry/Exit System (EES) at the end of 2023, confusion is growing around data…
EU weighs decoupling biometric travel database for EES from ETIAS
A policy analysis document has revealed potential plans to decouple two planned EU databases both containing biometric information, the Entry/Exit…
ETIAS delayed again, new target 2024
The launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) has been delayed by the European Union once again,…
EU postpones ETIAS, traveler biometrics until November 2023
The plan for third country arrivals to apply for a visa waiver and undergo biometric capture to enter (or leave)…
EU target for interoperable police, border biometrics databases delayed until 2027
The implementation target for the European Union’s plans to make biometric databases for law enforcement and border control interoperable has…
Biometrics’ convergence with digital identity, wallets sparks resurgence of investment
Biometrics is backing a range of national government programs and technical standards for digital identity in some of the most-read…
The challenges of biometric border crossings
The introduction of Entry-Exit Systems (EES) relying on biometric data collection on the United States and European Union borders will…
Australian group proposes biometrics, UK lowers age to speed up border crossings
With the summer travel season heating up, more travelers are rushing to foreign destinations with more biometric checks at the…
National digital ID launches lead to biometrics contract opportunities in Sri Lanka, Jamaica
Major biometrics contracts in the public sector dominated headlines on Biometric Update this week, with governments around the world automating…
