What are e-Passports?

• A. E-Passports contain an electronic chip that holds the same information found on the passport's data page as well as a biometric identifier.
• B. E-Passports are plain paper documents with no electronics.
• C. E-Passports store travel itineraries only.
• D. E-Passports are only valid for domestic use.

Answer: (A)

e-Passports combine a traditional passport with an embedded electronic chip that holds the same information found on the passport data page and adds a biometric identifier to verify the holder’s identity. The chip can be read by border-control systems to quickly confirm the person’s identity, and the biometric data (such as a digital photo or fingerprint) provides an additional, stronger check against fraud. This setup makes travel more secure and efficient, since the data on the chip is tied to the identity of the wearer and protected by security measures like digital signatures.

Travel itineraries aren’t stored as a rule, and the document isn’t just plain paper or limited to domestic use. E-Passports are designed for international travel, using the chip to enable automated checks that help verify identity at borders.