ETAs and biometric gates could replace passport desks as digitization expands
The use of passports and visas to cross international borders is about to change, UK Border Force Director General Phil…
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US border agency seeks comment on how to handle biometrics of Ukrainians fleeing war
The federal U.S. border agency wants to collect information on how it can effectively extend the collection of biometrics through…
Border protection in US debuts biometric app using FaceTec liveness
The U.S. border-control agency has launched its mobile ESTA travel app including 3D face matching and liveness detection by FaceTec….
Biometric Schengen Information System goes live, UK readies ETAs
The European Union’s upgraded Schengen Information System (SIS) for security and border management is now in operation, incorporating biometrics of…
Biometric standards for air travel released
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled standards to facilitate international air travel using digital IDs and biometrics. The…
Post-Brexit biometric border checks could bring chaos to cross-Channel travel
Transport executives who run cross-Channel transport links have warned of chaotic scenes at transport points when the EU’s Etias visa…
UK immigration bill proposing biometric data collection from millions faces criticism
The recently updated Nationality and Borders Bill set out by the UK Home Office includes plans to introduce an Electronic…
New ICAO guidance on digital travel authorization implemented by Veridos
With governments adopting technology to help with visa applications in recent years, the term “eVisa” has been used according to…
