The high-tech passports: India embraces digital identity joining global movement

In an age where security, speed, and seamlessness are the benchmarks of global mobility, the passport has become more than a mere travel document. It’s on its way to becoming a digital identity instrument and India has made a crucial move in that direction. In 2025, India officially became part of 140 countries, such as the United States, Canada, France, Japan, and Australia, by issuing biometric e-passports to its citizens. This important upgrade is not cosmetic; it facilitates India to enhance identity authentication and provide streamlined global travel.