What is a machine readable passport? How do I check if my passport is machine readable?
A Machine Readable Passport (MRP) is a Passport that can be read by a scanning machine at the airport or any port of entry. Most MRPs have some type of computer readable script or bar code along the edge of the Biographical or picture page. Please consult your Passport Issuing Agency, your nation’s Embassy or your nation’s Consulate to determine if your Passport is machine readable. In addition, depending on when VWP travelers’ passports were issued, other passport requirements also apply. Click on the MRP link above for further details.
