What India’s New E-Passports Mean for Your Privacy

What India’s New E-Passports Mean for Your Privacy

India began rolling out chip-based e-passports on April 1, 2024, as part of the Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0. The rollout initially began in 12 Regional Passport Offices, including Chennai, Hyderabad, and Amritsar. These passports carry a gold chip symbol and embed an Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip containing encrypted personal and biometric data, including facial images, fingerprints, and iris scans. The MEA says this design …

India rolls out e-passports with RFID Technology for enhanced security - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

In a significant leap toward modernising its travel documentation system, India has commenced the phased rollout of e-Passports, integrating advanced biometric security with digital convenience. Equipped with embedded Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips and antennas, these next-generation passports promise enhanced protection against forgery while streamlining international travel for Indian citizens. Launched under the Passport Seva Pro…

GoI Introduced Chip-based e-passports to Ensure Security of Travellers

In May 2025, the Government of India (GoI) has introduced chip-based e-passports across the country, with the aim of ensuring security of travellers and enhancing international travel. These passports are equipped with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and antenna embedded as an inlay. The key benefit of the e-passport is its enhanced ability to maintain the […] The post GoI Introduced Chip-based e-passports to Ensure Security of Travellers …