UK completes passport-free border trial with biometric e-gates
The UK has started testing a “contactless” border control system that allows British travelers to enter the country without showing…
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Mali unveils new biometric passport with Emptech as supplier
Chinese biometrics firm Emptech is the supplier of Mali’s new biometric passport which was officially launched a few days ago….
Apple exec says Wallet almost ready for US passports
Apple will introduce support for U.S. passports to Apple Wallet before 2025 ends, an executive said during Money20/20 this weekend…
Apple adding US passports to Wallet app
Apple is planning to include U.S. passports in its iPhone Wallet app later this year, the company has announced. “Digital…
Dominican Republic new biometric passport set for October rollout
The new generation biometric passport of the Dominican Republic is likely to be released in October, according to the country’s…
Madras begins production of Malawi’s new biometric passport
India-based company Madras Security Printers has already produced more than 1,000 Malawian biometric passports since it took over the process…
3 new deals for Amadeus include digitalizing travel ID documents for Malaysian
An established airline is adopting digital ID and biometric technologies from Amadeus to improve its traveler journeys through the airport,…
UK tenders new biometric passport contract to include DTCs
The British Home Office is seeking suppliers for the delivery of end-to-end passport manufacturing and personalization. The tender includes potential…
Kyrgyzstan state printer wades into biometric passport market with Namibia deal
A shipment of 130,000 biometric passports has been sent from Kyrgyzstan to Namibia, after a contract was signed between the…
Nepal’s biometric passport contract awarded to Veridos, Mühlbauer
Nepal’s biometric passport system has a new primary supplier. German firms Mühlbauer and Veridos have successfully outbid incumbent identity provider…
