Belarus continues preparations for introduction of biometric documents

5 апреля 2021
Preparations for the introduction of biometric documents continue. Such passports will be introduced in Belarus on September 1. Their use will make the identification procedure automatic and simplify passport control at border crossings. The new documents will have a built-in chip with a photo image, fingerprints and other personal data of the owner. There will be 8 new types of documents. ID-cards will be used within the country for the owner identification. 

There will be no compulsory replacement of passports for new biometric documents. Citizens will decide for themselves what type of document they want to have. Traveling abroad with the current passports will remain possible.