Authorities in Japan have revealed a new passport using advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies.
The changes are in response to recommendations by the International Civil Aviation Organization, a body of the United Nations.
Japan's Foreign Ministry announced the new passport on Friday.
The photo page is made from hard plastic instead of paper. It also features an IC chip containing personal data. The photograph, name and other information are laser-printed.
The passports will be produced by the National Printing Bureau.
The ministry says applicants should expect to wait about two weeks to a month. Currently, passports are issued in about a week.
The upgraded versions are to be issued for applications made from March 24 next year.
Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi said he hopes people can have confidence in the enhanced security.
The changes are in response to recommendations by the International Civil Aviation Organization, a body of the United Nations.
Japan's Foreign Ministry announced the new passport on Friday.
The photo page is made from hard plastic instead of paper. It also features an IC chip containing personal data. The photograph, name and other information are laser-printed.
The passports will be produced by the National Printing Bureau.
The ministry says applicants should expect to wait about two weeks to a month. Currently, passports are issued in about a week.
The upgraded versions are to be issued for applications made from March 24 next year.
Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi said he hopes people can have confidence in the enhanced security.
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Japan introduces a new passport with advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies in response to recommendations by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The new design includes a hard plastic photo page, an IC chip containing personal data, and laser-printed information. The ministry
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20241221_03/
Date: Dec. 21, 2024
Created: 2024/12/21 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 07:43
Last Read: 2024/12/21 07:17