Facial recognition to replace need to show passports at UK border – Business Traveller
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Facial recognition to replace need to show passports at UK border – Business Traveller

Passengers will not need to present their passports when arriving at the UK border in the future, according to a report by The Times. Airports plan to install smart eGates equipped with advanced facial recognition as early as this year, meaning that passengers will be admitted to the UK simply by looking into a camera….

EU to require fingerprint and facial biometrics for Brits in 2024 – Business Traveller
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EU to require fingerprint and facial biometrics for Brits in 2024 – Business Traveller

British travellers will be required to scan their fingerprints and have their image captured when entering the European Union next autumn, according to a report by The Times. The new rules are part of the forthcoming entry/exit system (EES), which applies to non-EU passport holders and is set to launch on 6 October, 2024, having…