New Machine Readable Passport General Guidelines

Published: June 26, 2008, 2:29 am

The Department for Foreign Affairs (DFA) has started the issuance of machine readable passport to applicants. The new machine-readable passport is maroon-colored with a magnetic strip. The magnetic strip provides additional security that carries important information about the passport holder which is normally seen in the first page of the document. The fingerprint of the passport holder has a digital image in the document so personal appearance of applicants is now required, both for first time applicants and renewal. Here is the step-by-step procedure in applying for machine-readable passport as stated in the DFA website. Fill out the application form. Attach all the necessary documents needed in the application form. Follow the procedure: Step 1 - Records Verification (This will be done at Window A & B of the DFA Basketball Court.) Step 2 - Documents Evaluation and Processing (The documents you submitted will be examined by the officer in charge. If it is

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