What advantages does the Philippine ePassport offer?
The e-passport is highly secure, hence avoids passport reproduction and tampering. The e-passport database is enhanced with AFIS that guards against multiple passport issuances to the same person and enhances imposter detection. It facilitates fast clearance of travellers at immigration checks. E-passports provide travellers benefits such as use of automated border clearance or “E-gates”, automated issuance of boarding passes, and faster travel arrangements with airlines. For countries, the use of electronic passport also provides better border protection and security.
