Government of Dominica recently announced a new biometric passport regime, we will discuss some of its benefits.

What is a non-biometric passport?

A passport is the only official document for travel between countries issued by countries with different conditions. In non-biometric passports, only your name and information are printed on the first page, making it easy to abuse and forge and creating many problems for holders of this type of passport when traveling.

What is a Biometric Passport?

With the growth and development of technology, passports have also undergone these changes. For example, in biometric passports, all the information and your photo are printed on the first page. In addition, electronic records such as fingerprints, photographs, and eye scans are recorded from the passport holder, can be easily distinguished from fake passports.

Why is Dominica turning to biometric passports?

Because a biometric passport is more secure than a traditional passport, the Dominica Switch demonstrates its continued commitment to modernizing its immigration and travel infrastructure and maintaining its borders.

Can I keep my old Dominica passport, or do I have to get a biometric passport?

There is no requirement to change your biometric passport, which means you can keep your non-biometric passport and use it to enter many of the visa-free travel destinations available to Dominica passport holders.
However, when your old passport expires, you must accept the biometric version.

I am about to receive a Dominica passport for the first time. How can I be sure I have received a new one?

Suppose you have received a Dominica passport, and you want to make sure that you have received a biometric version. In this case, you should contact the oyster investment group and tell them that you wish to biometrics. If they have already processed a passport for you, you will probably be given an older version. However, if they have not yet processed your application, biometrics should be sent to you as soon as they are available.