New US Biometric Passport Regulations Will Prevent Entry To Millions

New passport regulations for entering the United States could prevent millions of tourists from travelling to the country this summer.

The US government quietly introduced in April requirements for all travelers to hold electronic biometric passports in order to enter the US. These can be identified by a camera logo on the bottom of the front cover page, however not all travellers hold them at this stage.

Electronic biometric passports contain a chip which holds the bearer’s identity details and distinguishing biometric markers, and are used by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to “combat fraud and forgery,” The Inquisitr reports.

Unfortunately, as the new requirements were not widely publicised, they could take millions of travellers by surprise, and have potentially already prevented thousands from entering the US.

Electronic passports were introduced in 2007, but adoption has been relatively slow. A new DHS directive from 2015 means that visitors are now required to hold an electronic passport to enter the country if they come from one of 38 friendly countries that can enter the US for 90 days without a visa.

A US Customs and Border Protection agent, which is under the purview of the DHS, said the regulations were posted on their website and that it is the visitors’ responsibility to adhere to the rules.

Airlines and travel agents have in large part also taken this view, saying tourists are responsible for have correct identifying documents when travelling.

Numbers of affected visitors are unclear at this stage, but the British Independent newspaper estimates that at least 80,000 UK citizens were affected by the change.

i-HLS

« Hackers Target Vulnerabilities Across US Politics
For Sale: Access to 70,000 Hacked Computer Networks »

ManageEngine
CyberSecurity Jobsite
Check Point

Directory of Suppliers

MIRACL

MIRACL

MIRACL provides the world’s only single step Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) which can replace passwords on 100% of mobiles, desktops or even Smart TVs.

CYRIN

CYRIN

CYRIN® Cyber Range. Real Tools, Real Attacks, Real Scenarios. See why leading educational institutions and companies in the U.S. have begun to adopt the CYRIN® system.

Practice Labs

Practice Labs

Practice Labs is an IT competency hub, where live-lab environments give access to real equipment for hands-on practice of essential cybersecurity skills.

Woz U

Woz U

Woz U provides best-in-class technology training for Learners, Higher-Ed and Corporations. We focus on the most in-demand occupations such as Software Development, Data Science and Cyber Security.

Plurilock Security Solutions

Plurilock Security Solutions

Plurilock is a real-time cybersecurity solution that uses artificial intelligence to identify, prevent, and eliminate insider threats.

SGBox

SGBox

SGBox is a highly flexible and scalable solution for IT security. Choose the modules which your company needs and implement it without any modification to your network infrastructure.

Beosin

Beosin

Beosin is a blockchain security company providing cybersecurity services including security audits, on-chain asset investigation, threat intelligence and wallet security.

CYBAVO

CYBAVO

CYBAVO is a cryptocurrency security company founded by experts from the cryptocurrency and security industries.

Japan Cybersecurity Innovation Committee (JCIC)

Japan Cybersecurity Innovation Committee (JCIC)

JCIC is an independent and not-for-profit thinktank to establish a secure and safe digital society.

Cloudsine

Cloudsine

Cloudsine (formerly Banff Cyber Technologies) is a cloud technology company specializing in cloud adoption, security and innovation.

CyFIR

CyFIR

CyFIR is a network investigation and Incident Response tool for performing live computer investigations across any size enterprise.

Newberry Group

Newberry Group

The Newberry Group provides comprehensive IT services and solutions that optimize operations, minimize risk and deliver measurable business value.

ISTC Foundation

ISTC Foundation

ISTC Foundation is one of the leading innovation centers in Armenia, founded by joint initiative of IBM, USAID, Armenian Government and Enterprise Incubator Foundation.

Orpheus Cyber

Orpheus Cyber

Orpheus Cyber provides predictive and actionable intelligence to our clients - enabling them to anticipate, prepare for and respond to the cyber threats they face.

GetHacked.ca

GetHacked.ca

GetHackded.ca is a certified company offering penetration testing and specialized cybersecurity services.

Keepit

Keepit

Keepit offer all-inclusive, secure, and reliable backup and recovery services for your data.

SalvageData Recovery Services

SalvageData Recovery Services

Since 2003, SalvageData has been providing high-quality data recovery with the certifications needed to work with any storage media manufacturer.

Capzul

Capzul

Capzul are transforming the network security landscape with a new approach; creating virtually impenetrable networks, precluding cybercriminal attacks on your network ecosystem.

Phone Monitoring Service

Phone Monitoring Service

Phone Monitoring Service provides cyber security services, ethical hacking services, social media hacking services in the USA, Canada, Europe.

Kaavalan

Kaavalan

Kaavalan was founded with a mission and a vision to protect you against cyber threats in the connected world.

YSecurity

YSecurity

At YSecurity, we simplify compliance, prevent breaches, and help startups scale with confidence. Focus on growth—we’ll handle the security.