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An ePassport is a passport which features microchip technology. An integrated circuit (chip) within its pages contains the data that are essential in verifying the identity of the passport holder. These data include the personal data found on the data page of the passport, the biometrics of the passport holder, the unique chip identification number, and a digital signature to verify the authenticity of the data stored on the chip.
The chip technology allows the information stored in an ePassport to be read by special chip readers at a close distance. – Department of Foreign Affairs
I love to travel! And travelling with a breeze is just one of my expectations especially if am going out of the country. Though I never experienced hassle or immigration holdings, am crossing my fingers that I won’t ever, it’s better to be cautious. I am still holding the old passport, the green one, but it’s due to expire soon. I’ll be travelling again and I will hate to be caught off guard especially since passports are needed if one’s leaving for international travels. When I checked the Department of Foreign Affairs website to verify what are the requirements needed to renew my passport, I came across the link stating Philippine ePassport. Going over the FAQ’s listed I smiled that finally our country is one with the world for this system. Not only it prevents our passports being faked, it’ll also facilitate further hassle at immigration check points.
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