The data page of a passport contains which type of information?

• A. Security features only.
• B. Biometric data only.
• C. Travel history only.
• D. Core identifying information about the holder.

Answer: (D)

The data page is the place that holds the holder’s core identifying details used to establish identity. It lists essential personal information such as name, nationality, passport number, date and place of birth, sex, issuing authority, and the issue and expiry dates, along with the holder’s photograph and sometimes a signature. It also includes the machine-readable zone to enable quick automated checks.

Biometric data is typically stored on the embedded chip in an e-passport, not on the data page itself, and travel history is recorded in border control records and visas, not on the data page. Security features are important for preventing counterfeiting, but they’re part of the data page’s design rather than what defines its primary content.