What You Need To Know About The New ePassport
. From tomorrow 1st September 2017, all passports to be issued will be ePassports.
. An e-passport is a passport which features microchip technology.
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ePassport allows information stored on the chip to be verified with the information visually displayed on the passport.
. The e-passport is highly secure, hence avoids passport reproduction and tampering.
. The ePassport enhances imposter detection.
. It facilitates faster clearance of travellers at immigration checks.
. The e-passport is highly secure, hence avoids passport reproduction and tampering.
. The issuance of e-passports will allow Kenya to offer world-class consular services to its nationals.
. Essentially, the requirements for ePassport processing will remain the same as that for the current one.
. Although personal appearance is required for the taking of biometrics (i.e., fingerprints, photo, and signature).
. What if someone has long term visas on current passport?
Those visas will remain valid even after replacement.
. The holders of the current ordinary passports are required to change to the epassport in 2 years time.
. The e-passport can be Used internationally.
. The current ordinary East African passport will be phased out.
. The cost remains the same as the current passport costs.
. Processing period will be 15 working days.
. Requirements remain the same like the current passports.