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Immigration Controls: Biometrics

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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7 December 2021

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16 December 2021 · Answer

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Immigration

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16 December 2021

Immigration

Summary

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to rectify issues with British passport holders whose passports are faulty and cannot be read at e-gates upon arrival at UK airports.

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  1. 7 December 2021

    Written question

    To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to rectify issues with British passport holders whose passports are faulty and cannot be read at e-gates upon arrival at UK airports.

    Source: Lords

  2. 16 December 2021

    Answer

    The British passport’s electronic chip has been extensively tested to ensure its durability throughout the lifetime of the passport. Additionally, each passport’s electronic chip is assessed as part of the personalisation process.A passport chip inspectio...

    Source: Written answer

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