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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>In an effort to increase travel efficiency and security, the Ugandan government has announced the replacement of the previous paper-based e-passports with polycarbonate versions.<\/p>\n

In a statement released on March 30, Lt Gen Joseph Musanyufu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, said the upgraded e-passports will be of higher quality and durability, as well as better data protection and lower risk of damage.<\/p>\n

The polycarbonate e-passports are designed to have strong anti-fraud features, making them suitable for use at e-gates for self-clearance, automated boarding pass issuance, and quick passenger processing around the world. They have electromagnetic chips and have personal data engraved inside the deeper layers of the document with lasers.<\/p>\n

They also meet the standards advised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the East African Community (EAC), according to officials.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese features make the EAC e-Passport suitable for use at e-gates for self-clearance, easy and automated issuance of boarding passes, quick passenger processing worldwide, and full compliance with international security standards, hence easing the traveler\u2019s experience,\u201d Mr Musanyufu said.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has so far issued over one million e-passports since they were unveiled in December 2018.<\/p>\n

The cost of acquiring a passport was maintained at $ 65.7333 (Shs250,000) for ordinary while official and diplomatic passports are $ 105.173 (Shs400,000) and $ 131.467 (Shs500,000), respectively.<\/p>\n

\u201cPassport fees for upgraded polycarbonate passports remain the same. There is no extra charge. This is not a replacement but simply an upgrade,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

While holders of paper-based e-passports should not be concerned because they are still valid and can be used alongside polycarbonate e-passports, new applicants will be issued upgraded e-passports.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are valid until their expiry date or until the leaflets are finished. The polycarbonate e-passports merely present an upgrade akin to upgrading software that does not negate the upgraded software itself,\u201d Mr Musanyufu added.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no need to replace paper-based e-passports. Going forward, new applicants will be issued with polycarbonate e-passports.\u201d<\/p>\n

The introduction of the polycarbonate e-passports is expected to ease traveller experience, improve document verification, and enhance travel security for Ugandan citizens.<\/p>\n

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