Changes in the Process
The key aspect of this innovation will be biometric registration. Now, when crossing the border, travelers will need to:- scan their fingerprints;
- have their facial photograph taken.
Practical Application
Upon first crossing of the border, travelers will have to go through a registration process, which includes providing passport information and submitting biometric data - photographs and fingerprints. This data will be stored in the system for three years. For subsequent visits, if the traveler has already registered, the process will be significantly faster, as their biometric data will already be in the database. In this case, border officials will simply verify the data without the need for re-registration.However, it is worth noting that sometimes data may need to be re-collected, for example, if the system does not recognize it correctly.
Thus, holders of biometric passports will be able to pass through control via automatic terminals (if available at the crossing point). Nevertheless, travelers should be prepared for possible queues.
