Introduction of biometric passports is necessary to ensure real security and protection of the Republic of Moldova citizens staying abroad, to facilitate traveling to countries, which put as basic requirement the procession of biometric passport.

New passports reduce risks of documents counterfeit, illegal migration and crimes, related to “identity theft”. This kind of documents allows exact personal identification.

Possession of biometric passport facilitates the visa obtaining procedure, as well as reduces the check in time and customs check.

A biometric passport consists of a chip, which contains, along with the traditional information, person’s digital photo, digital fingerprint, electronic certificate and other data, defined by the international standards.

When presenting biometric passport during the customs check the owner is identified by matching picture from the chip with the image obtained by digital camera.

The fingerprint is read by means of a special device and the identification process is carried out by matching the received information with the data, introduced into the electronic passport chip.

Successful data verification allows an easier and faster state border control passing.

Nowadays over 100 states have already introduced biometric passports.

Additional information on issuing biometric passport charges and procedure may be obtained by phone: 25-70-70 or accessing “services”.

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