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Digital photos and fingerprints might become a feature of next years' EU passports (Photo: European Commission)

Biometric data to appear on EU passports

The EU is edging closer to introducing biometric information – digital photos and fingerprints - on visas and residence permits for third-country nationals, paving the way for this measure to be introduced on EU citizens' passports.

The Commission hopes an agreement on visas and residence permits for third-country nationals will be reached before the end of the year.

These personal details will be stored on national and EU-wide databases and be accessible through the Visa Informat...

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Digital photos and fingerprints might become a feature of next years' EU passports (Photo: European Commission)

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