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@[email protected] to [email protected]English • 6 months ago

The Paper Passport Is Dying

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The Paper Passport Is Dying

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Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks.
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    The passport card is good for boats and driving, not for flying.

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      Right, which is likely why they’re only offered in border states.

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        Nope - they’re available nationally

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        3•6 months ago

        As the other commenter said, any US citizen can get a passport card. They also double as a Real ID for federal identification.

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