The data shows that the number of ordinary passports issued in China has jumped from 1 10,000 in the mid-1990s to 1 10,000 at present, and it is still increasing by nearly 20% every year. Since 2004, more than 90 countries and regions around the world have successively issued and activated e-passports.
According to the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Public Security, the issuance of the new electronic ordinary passport will be unified from 15. According to relevant international standards, electronic chips are embedded in traditional passports, which store the holder's personal basic information such as name, date of birth, photos and images. In addition to the built-in high-reliability smart card chip and the application of digital signature technology, the new version of electronic ordinary passport adopts a large number of new high-strength anti-counterfeiting technologies and materials in physical anti-counterfeiting, and its anti-counterfeiting ability is enhanced as a whole. It is reported that the photo and fingerprint image of the holder stored in the electronic passport chip can be directly used for the holder to pass the border inspection in China in the future, which will make it more convenient for citizens to enter and leave the country.
Then, what are the new changes in the conditions and time limit for applying for the new electronic ordinary passport and the information security protection of using the new electronic ordinary passport? A few days ago, the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Public Security gave the answer.
What are the characteristics of electronic ordinary passport?
Passport is a document for citizens to enter and leave the country and prove their nationality and identity abroad. Electronic ordinary passport is a new type of passport with an electronic chip embedded in the traditional ordinary passport. The chip stores the holder's basic personal data, face images, fingerprints and other biological features. The issuance and opening of the electronic ordinary passport indicates that China citizens' international travel documents have entered a new era of full digitalization.
The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Public Security explained that the electronic ordinary passport has two characteristics: First, the passport has stronger anti-counterfeiting ability. The electronic ordinary passport adopts a large number of new high-strength anti-counterfeiting technologies and materials. Through dozens of anti-counterfeiting technologies, such as special-shaped rainbow printing, multi-layer colorless fluorescent printing, multi-color wiring gravure printing, glossy ink, laser drilling numbering and high-resolution holographic protective film, the forgery and alteration of passports are effectively prevented and the legitimate rights and interests of holders are protected. Second, the passport design is more beautiful. What is the theme of the electronic ordinary passport pattern? Brilliant China? , selected 365,438+0 provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan provinces with geographical representative theme elements, and? Tiananmen? The Great Wall? Temple of Heaven? Taking geographical distribution and other three national image representative elements as the main line, it highlights the spiritual concept of national integration and harmonious coexistence, outlines the vast mountains and rivers and a long history and culture of the motherland, and shows the brilliant image of China today.
Why do you want to launch an electronic ordinary passport?
With the enhancement of border security control awareness and the development of information microelectronics technology in various countries, more than 90 countries and regions have issued electronic passports since 2004. With the approval of the State Council, the Ministry of Public Security started the preparatory work for the People's Republic of China (PRC) e-passport project for non-official personnel in 2009. After three years of careful preparation, we have the ability to activate the national distribution, and will officially activate the national distribution on May 15.
The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Public Security said that the opening of the electronic ordinary passport is a major change in the management of passport issuance in China, which is of great significance to improving the security of documents, safeguarding national security, facilitating citizens' travel, promoting international personnel exchanges and serving China's economic and social development. The use of electronic ordinary passports will further improve the security of our passports and effectively prevent the occurrence of forged or altered passports; It will further enhance the credibility of China's passports and create more favorable conditions for Chinese citizens to obtain visas and smooth customs clearance; It will further enhance the convenience of passports and provide a technical basis for holders to obtain more convenient entry and exit services such as self-service customs clearance; It will further enhance the national image and show the world the spiritual concept of the Chinese nation's integration and harmonious coexistence.
What problems should I pay attention to when applying for an electronic ordinary passport?
The conditions, time limit and charging standard for applying for an electronic ordinary passport are the same as before, except that the contents of collecting the fingerprint information of the applicant and signing my name on the spot are added in the procedure.
According to the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Public Security, in the aspect of fingerprint collection, the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ should collect the fingerprint information of the applicant on the spot for citizens over the age of 16 who apply for an electronic ordinary passport. If a citizen under the age of 16 applies for an electronic ordinary passport and the guardian agrees to provide the fingerprint information of the applicant, the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ can collect it on the spot. If the applicant is unable to keep his fingerprints due to missing or damaged fingerprints, he may not collect fingerprint information.
Signature Name: Citizens sign the Application Form for China Citizens' Ordinary Passport on the spot, so that the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ can scan the applicant's signature information to the information page of the electronic ordinary passport. Applicants who do not have the ability to sign, such as preschool children, may not sign.
The electronic ordinary passport has sensitive electronic components built in. In order to maintain its best performance, please do not bend, punch or expose the electronic ordinary passport to extreme temperature and humidity.
How to ensure the information security of electronic ordinary passport?
Storing the holder's personal basic data, face images, fingerprints and other biological characteristics into the electronic ordinary passport chip ensures the uniqueness of the comparison between the electronic ordinary passport and the holder's personal card, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of fraudulent acts of fake passports and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the holder; On the other hand, it will provide technical conditions for the holder to obtain more convenient entry and exit services such as self-service customs clearance.
Regarding the information security of the holder, the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Public Security said that the electronic ordinary passport has been fully considered. The chip of the electronic ordinary passport adopts a high-security smart card that meets the relevant standards of ICAO, and the data of the chip is protected by asymmetric encryption technology, which has high security strength. Fingerprint information can only be read and restored by China's passport issuing authorities and border inspection authorities through special decoding equipment, and other individuals and institutions at home and abroad cannot read and restore it, effectively enhancing the protection ability of electronic ordinary passports to the personal information of holders.