Unveiling the Indian ePassport: Is Upgrading Mandatory for Existing Passport Holders?
Summary The Indian ePassport, officially introduced in 2024, represents a major technological upgrade in India’s passport system, replacing older handwritten and machine-readable passports with a biometric, electronically secured travel document. Issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the ePassport incorporates embedded chips storing biometric and personal data, enhancing identity verification, security, and privacy for Indian […]
