e-passport

British  

noun

1. a passport with an embedded microchip carrying information about the holder

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Etymology

Origin of e-passport

C20: from _e- ² + _passport

Example Sentences

Mr Malhotra says that technological advances, like India's recently-launched electronic passport or e-passport, can improve security and ease the immigration process.

From BBC

The e-passport includes a small chip that stores biometric information, making it harder to forge or tamper with the document.

From BBC

One of his long-unpublished reports into e-Passport gates revealed that Heathrow Border Force officers tasked with roving around incoming passengers did not have radios to raise the alarm with colleagues.

From BBC

David Neal found e-passport gates at airports were staffed by "distracted" officers who lacked basic equipment.

From BBC

Albanese announced Indonesians will be able to access extended business visas for Australia, increasing from three to five years, while Indonesian e-passport holders will be prioritised.

From Seattle Times