Do I have to throw away my old passport? This is the complete information on the new rules and how to apply:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever we plan to travel abroad, our biggest fear is the long lines for visa and immigration at the airport. Standing in queue for hours seems no less than a punishment. But now be happy, because the Indian government has made a big upgrade in the world of travelling. we are talking e-Passport of.

You might have heard in the news that passports have now become ‘smart’, but what does it actually mean and how will it benefit the common man? Let us understand in very simple language.

What is the difference between ordinary passport and e-passport?

See, it will look just like your old blue passbook. The only difference is that there is a small print on its cover or page. Electronic Chip It will be there, exactly like it is on your driving license or metro card.
Till now your photo and information were printed on paper, which could be copied by a vicious fraudster. But in this new e-passport your name, address, date of birth and biometric data (Like fingerprints and iris scans) will be digitally saved inside that chip.

What will be the benefit to the passenger? (Benefits for Travelers)

1. No tension at the airport: The biggest advantage is time saving. Many developed countries have e-gates. There you do not need to show your passport to any officer. You’ll scan your passport at the machine, the gate will open and you’re in! This facility is also being started in India.
2. Fraud ends: Since your data is digitally locked, it is almost impossible to tamper with it or make a fake passport. If someone tampers with the chip, the system will catch it immediately.
3. Honors at International Level: More than 140 countries of the world are already using e-passport. Now Indian citizens will also get that ‘world class’ experience.

What will happen to the old passport?

This question is in everyone’s mind. Don’t worry, if you currently have a plain (non-chip) passport and it has validity left, then it is completely valid. You do not need to throw it away or get it replaced immediately. When its expiry date comes, if you renew it, you will automatically get a new one. e-passport Will get it.

How to identify?
If you want to know whether a passport is electronic or not, just look at its cover. If there is a small rectangular camera-like symbol (Chip Icon), then understand that it is an e-passport.

So friends, start packing your bags, because traveling the world is about to get even smoother and safer with ‘Digital India’!