Archive · 19 Nov 2025
India's E-Passport Rollout: Enhanced Security, Faster Immigration
India has started giving out new passports with chips that store important information like your face and name.
These e-passports are harder to fake and make going through immigration faster.
All Indian passports will have these chips by 2035.
The new system also sends messages when your passport is about to expire.
Over 80 lakh e-passports issued since May 2025
E-passports contain RFID chips with biometric data and digital certificates
System integrated with Aadhaar and DigiLocker for seamless data access
Processing time reduced to 30 minutes, with SMS alerts for expiration
India targets 2035 for all passports to be chipped, enhancing security and speed
- Who
- Indian citizens
- What
- Issued e-passports with RFID chips and biometric data
- When
- Since May 2025
- Where
- India and Indian missions abroad
- Why
- To enhance security, prevent identity theft, and speed up immigration
Proponents of E-Passports
Concerns about Privacy and Cost
Enhanced Security
Proponents of E-Passports
E-passports make it harder for fraudsters to create fake passports.
Concerns about Privacy and Cost
Some citizens worry about potential privacy breaches with the use of biometric data.
Cost Implications
Proponents of E-Passports
The government is absorbing increased input costs, keeping passport prices the same.
Concerns about Privacy and Cost
There are concerns about the long-term financial impact of the e-passport rollout.
- Total e-passports issued
- Over 80 lakh
- Average daily issuance
- 50,000
- Reduced processing time
- 30 minutes
- Target year for all chipped passports
- 2035
- Countries with e-passport reading capability
- Over 100
Sources
80 Lakh E-Passports Issued Till Date; All Indian Passports to Be Chipped by 2035
How to Apply for E-Passport in India: Step-by-Step Guide, Features & What Happens to Your Existing Passport
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Govt introduces next-gen e-passports to check fraud
India issues 80 lakh e-passports in 6 months, here’s the reason why they are more secure
