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GoI Rolls Out Chip-Enabled E-Passports for Enhanced Traveller Security.

National | Dated: 10 May 2025

In May 2025, the Government of India (GoI) has officially launched chip-based e-passports nationwide to strengthen travel security and streamline the experience for international passengers. These advanced passports are designed with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and an embedded antenna, making them significantly more secure and harder to tamper with.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The primary advantage of these e-passports lies in their enhanced capacity to safeguard the passport holder’s personal and biometric data, ensuring that the information remains accurate and tamper-proof throughout international travel.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The rollout of these e-passports began on a pilot basis on April 1, 2024, under the Passport Seva Programme – Version 2.0 (PSP-V2.0). This phased implementation allowed authorities to test and optimize the system before full-scale deployment.
  • (ii) Each e-passport comes with a secure chip that stores the encrypted biometric and personal data of the individual, making it significantly more difficult for fraudsters to duplicate or forge the document.
  • (iii) In addition to the introduction of e-passports, the GoI has also updated various passport regulations in 2025, focusing on improving security, privacy, and ensuring greater inclusivity in the passport issuance process.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The Government of India (GoI) recently introduced which type of passports for enhanced security of travellers?

Correct Answer: Chip-Enabled E-Passports

🚀 Quick Recap:

About the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

  • Union Minister : Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
  • Headquarters: New Delhi