The government of the Commonwealth of Dominica launched E-passport on Monday, July 26 at 10:30 am. The new features in this E-passport include – Laser engraved data page, spark OVI and a Biometric system facial recognition.
One can apply for the E-passport by visiting the website https://dominica.gov.dm/services/passports-and-travel-documents-nationals/120-how-do-i-apply-for-a-passport. Submission of payment for the passport ($150 -adult| $75 -children under 16).
Following is the method to apply for the new E-passport –
The citizens can submit the completed application form and all associated documents to the immigration office: –
Two Passports Sized Facial Photos
Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate (if married)
Payment Receipt
Earlier, the Minister for National Security and Home Affairs, Rayburn Blackmoore, remarked on this initiative and stated that this would enhance border security features of Dominica, would create a watchlist for people of interest, and also keep officers apprised of information on passengers & cargo entering the nation.
Dominica is one of the few nations in the Caribbean Region that have started this initiative. Citizens who renew their passports would automatically be issued biometric documents. In contrast, those who have recently applied for a new passport would be allowed to wait for the new document to be released.
The Caribbean island would eventually permit the citizens to update their passports ahead of their official expiration deadline.
Additionally, citizens who endure the Dominican passport enjoy hassle-free entry into over 140 nations and territories worldwide. Dominica also offers the world’s best citizenship by investment programme – CBI, allowing investors who have undergone rigorous security checks by on-the-ground and outside agencies to become Dominica’s citizens.
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