Barbados, Guyana to accept national IDs for cross-border travel
From July 1, citizens of Barbados and Guyana who hold valid national ID cards won’t need a biometric passport to…
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Ghana rolls out biometric digital visas as part of travel modernization push
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled the country’s new biometric digital visa system alongside a policy allowing passport holders…
Digital Travel Credentials move identity verification beyond the border
By Frank Schmalz is Director of Strategic Portfolio Management at Veridos Global travel is not just growing, it is outpacing…
Ghana launches digital visa system in hope to boost tourism
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled the country’s new biometric digital visa system, which allows entry for valid passport…
Luxembourg launches new 10-year biometric passport
Luxembourg officially introduced its new biometric passport on Monday, equipped with stronger security features and an extended validity period of…
ICAO updates e-passport verification platform with advance biometrics sharing options
After more than a decade, the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO has launched an updated version of its e-passport verification…
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…
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…
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