2006-09-26 00:42:33 · 5 answers · asked by frederoonie 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
yes they do since jan of 06
2006-09-26 00:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by jem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proposed U.S. Electronic Passport is the same as a regular passport with the addition of a small contactless integrated circuit (computer chip) embedded in the back cover. The chip will securely store the same data visually displayed on the photo page of the passport, and will additionally include a digital photograph. The inclusion of the digital photograph will enable biometric comparison, through the use of facial recognition technology at international borders. The U.S. “e-passport” will also have a new look, incorporating additional anti-fraud and security features.
Passports without chips will still be valid for the full extent of their validity period.
2006-09-27 21:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by roundater 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably does. They have been working on such a chip for quite a while. I saw a demo of it at the last FOSE in DC.
2006-09-26 07:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All passports contain some kind of tag, otherwise how will forgeries be found?
2006-09-26 07:45:04 · answer #4 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell by the back page?the u.k one has.
2006-09-26 07:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by edison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋