Biometric passport

People often talk about biometric passports. Many have already received it, or are about to receive it. But what exactly is this? What? Is a biometric passport different from an old passport?

A biometric passport is a passport, in a chip containing a two-dimensional photo of the passport holder and his data: surname, first name, patronymic, date of birth, passport number, date of its issuance, and expiration date.

Let me say a few words about the old passport. sample to identify its differences from the biometric, pros and cons.

First, The old passport is cheaper. Secondly, you can fit into it. Saving your time and money: First, you don’t have to take your child with you to enter your passport. You don’t have to buy your child every time. separate visa. If the child is inscribed in your passport, then ninety percent In some cases, you will not need to apply for a separate visa, which is essential. saving money.

The main disadvantages of “old” passports are, what:

1. Nana You will spend a lot of time at the border checkpoint.

2.The child You can travel abroad only with the parent whose passport is inscribed.

3.The passport The old model is valid for only 5 years.

Biometric passport will help you significantly Save time at border checkpoints. Some countries have special equipment for reading information from biometric passports - This prevents errors in registration.

The validity of this passport from March 1, 2010. increased to 10 years. It is much more convenient than a five-year passport. sample.

But the passport of the new sample cannot be entered Your child will have to have a separate passport. It's like that. Pros and cons. One of the advantages is that having a separate passport, The child can travel outside the country with either parent. But unfortunately, There are several disadvantages: first, the child must be present. When applying for a passport, photos are taken on the spot, and Secondly, you will most likely have to make a separate child each time. Visa and, of course, pay for it.

 

And another significant disadvantage of biometrics Passports are their price: it is an order of magnitude higher than the old passport sample. And if in the biometric passport all the pages intended for Visas will be filled out before the expiration date, then (alas!) I'll have to change.

 

Kargapolova Ekaterina