Guidance

Biometric passports

Information about e-passport design.

Published 13 January 2012
Last updated 7 September 2017 — see all updates

• From: HM Passport Office

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This guidance includes information about e-passport design.

It also explains what you should do if the e-passport reader fails to read your chip.

Published 13 January 2012
Last updated 7 September 2017 + show all updates

1. 7 September 2017 Guidance updated.
2. 8 August 2016 Updated guidance published.
3. 13 January 2012 First published.