US EditionThe Difference Between Machine-Readable and Biometric Passports
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The Difference Between Machine-Readable and Biometric Passports
Check any official border control site—like US Customs and Border Protection—and you’ll find a clear rule: travelers under the Visa Waiver Program must present a machine-readable passport. While alternatives exist, these documents have become the near-universal travel standard. In 2025, as digital ID systems expand worldwide, the machine-readable passport feels almost vintage—but its journey from introduction to global adoption explains why it’s…
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