...your documents are in order, you should get your fresh passport in five weeks. If you already hold a passport, then your passport should be re-issued in one week. In case of damaged or lost passports (except in case of habitual losers), provided you apply to the same office that issued your original passport, you should get your passport in about five weeks. If you have applied for a duplicate passport to an office other than the one that issued the passport you have lost or damaged, you should get your passport in six weeks. Remember – It is the applicant’s right to obtain a passport within the prescribed timeframe and without harassment. Source: MEA Procedure Guidelines In March 2001, Mr Swain, an IAS officer of 1988 batch of Gujarat cadre, was appointed as the Regional Passport Officer, Ahmedabad. He was clearly unhappy about the status of passport application processing and the passport issue time which was estimated to be 145 days (Table 1). He noticed that there was a long queue of applicants waiting to either submit a passport application form or eager to know the status of their application. As on March 2001, the number of pending applications had crossed 100,000. He was keen to explore means and methods by which the response time could be reduced and wanted to redesign and realign the passport issue process with an objective of improving consumer focus. REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE: A PROFILE The passport is an official document which establishes the identity...
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...I. E-Passport Proposal Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Bush Administration launched the Machine Readable Passport (MRP) program to increase border security. In 2005, the US government issued its first E-passports (see Fig 1) to select government officials and went public with issuance in late 2006, albeit amid numerous privacy concerns. The new passports contain traditional passport information (such as name, date of birth, gender, place of birth, date of issuance and expiration, and passport number) as well as personal biometric information for facial and fingerprint recognition purposes on a 64 kilobyte chip. Figure 2 shows the configuration of data in the E-passport (Yong & Bertino, 2007). The US Department of State and Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative determined electronic passports were necessary in order to facilitate faster immigration inspections and increase border protection and security. E-passports are scanned prior to inspections, providing border patrol agents additional assurances regarding authenticity, originality, and validity of the relationship between the holder and travel documentation. They also permit officials to scan passport information against watch lists and national no-travel databases to more accurately define prospective terrorists and other threats to the nation (US DOS, 2009). II. Contactless Technology: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) International standards for passports have been set by the International Civil Aviation...
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...MSc thesis Information security Passport of the Future: Biometrics against Identity Theft? Marijana Kosmerlj NISlab Høgskolen i Gjøvik marijana@erdal.biz 30 June 2004 Sammendrag Formålet med biometriske pass er å forhindre ulovlig adgang av reisende inn i et land og å begrense bruken av forfalskede reisedokumenter ved en mer nøyaktig autentisering av reisende. Etter den 11. september 2001 har interessen for bruk av slike biometriske pass økt kraftig. Biometriske pass vil bestå av et høykapasitets smartkort som vil inneholde et bilde av passinnehaveren i tillegg til annen type identitetsinformasjon. I passkontrollen vil ett foto bli tatt av passeieren og sammenlignet med fotoet lagret i passet. Et systemdefinert parameter vil avgjøre om disse to fotoene er like nok til å fastslå om personen i de to fotoene er en og samme person. Mange utfordringer er knyttet til biometriske systemer slik som feilrater, “spoofing”angrep, ikke-universalitet og interoperabilitetsproblemer. Forskningen har vist hvor lett det er å lure biomtriske systemer ved bruk av for eksempel statiske foto. Denne rapporten går ett skritt videre og tar en nærmere titt på fiender og deres ressurser i et grensekontrollmiljø. Den tradisjonelle måten å beregne feilakseptraten til biometriske systemer på, vil ikke gjenspeile den virkelige feilakseptraten i dette miljøet. For eksempel, vil andelen av fiendene som har minst tyve ”look-alikes” i målpopulasjonen sett fra et biometrisk system’s perspektiv være...
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...A U.S. PASSPORT PLEASE DETACH AND RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR YOUR RECORDS I applied: Place: Date: INFORMATION, QUESTIONS, AND INQUIRIES Please visit our website at travel.state.gov. In addition, you may contact the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) toll-free at 1-877-487-2778 (TDD: 1-888-874-7793) or by email at NPIC@state.gov. Customer Service Representatives are available Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Eastern Time (excluding federal holidays). Automated information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. U.S. PASSPORTS, EITHER IN BOOK OR CARD FORMAT, ARE ISSUED ONLY TO U.S. CITIZENS OR NON-CITIZEN NATIONALS. EACH PERSON MUST OBTAIN HIS OR HER OWN U.S. PASSPORT BOOK OR U.S. PASSPORT CARD. THE PASSPORT CARD IS A U.S. PASSPORT ISSUED IN CARD FORMAT. LIKE THE TRADITIONAL U.S. PASSPORT BOOK, IT REFLECTS THE BEARER'S ORIGIN, IDENTITY, AND NATIONALITY AND IS SUBJECT TO EXISTING PASSPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS. UNLIKE THE U.S. PASSPORT BOOK, THE U.S. PASSPORT CARD IS VALID ONLY FOR ENTRY TO THE UNITED STATES AT LAND BORDER CROSSINGS AND SEA PORTS OF ENTRY WHEN TRAVELING FROM CANADA, MEXICO, THE CARIBBEAN, AND BERMUDA. THE U.S. PASSPORT CARD IS NOT VALID FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVEL. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE HAD A PREVIOUS U.S. PASSPORT BOOK AND/OR PASSPORT CARD LOST OR STOLEN - You are required to submit a Form DS-64, Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport, when your valid or potentially valid U.S. passport book and/or...
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...PAS300 02/14 Application for a Uruwhenua Aotearoa New Zealand Passport USE THIS FORM if you are 16 years or over and: Adult Renewal your name has not changed since your last passport was issued, AND your passport has not been lost or stolen. Use the Adult form if you are 16 years or over and: you are applying for a New Zealand Passport for the first time; or your name has changed since your last passport was issued; or your passport has been lost or stolen. Our New Zealand Passport Our passport is valued and respected around the world for its integrity. We ask you to provide a range of information so that we can maintain its integrity by confirming your identity and entitlement to a New Zealand Passport. The New Zealand Passport is valid for a maximum period of 5 years. The validity period starts from the date of issue and runs until the date of expiry. This icon is used when you need to take extra care. The instructions with this icon will help you to understand whether you need to complete a particular section, or remind you not to miss out important details. What you need to complete this application Two (2) identical recent colour photos of yourself Someone to act as an identity referee who is over 16 years of age and has a valid New Zealand Passport The correct application fee How to contact us New Zealand: Freephone 0800 22 50 50 Phone +64 4 463 9360 Fax +64 4 382 3410 Australia: Freephone 1300 559 535 Phone +61 2 9225 2300 Fax +61 2 9223 0223 United...
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...Date: September 30, 2013 UCI: 90724883 Application no.: S300444763 *90724883* Please quote these reference numbers when referring to this application. Dear Afifa Masood, *S300444763* This is in reference to your application for temporary residence. A decision has been made on your application. We require your passport to finalize processing your application. Passport requirements • Please provide your passport or travel document, with a copy of this letter. • There must be at least one blank page in your passport. • Your passport must be valid for the duration of your expected length of stay in Canada. • Please note that we cannot issue a visa beyond the expiry date on the passport. Your passport must be received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada within 30 days from the date of this letter. Failure to do so could result in the refusal of your application. Please ensure that a copy of this letter is included with your passport. To find out where to send your passport, visit our website: www.cic.gc.ca/submit . Thank you for the interest you have shown in Canada. Attention: The unique client identification (UCI) number in the upper left corner of this letter is your personal identification number. For your own protection, do not allow any person, other than an authorized representative, to use this number as it provides access to personal information on your file. Citizenship and Immigration Canada This message has been submitted to your MyCIC account. By submitting...
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... LIST 1 A United Kingdom passport describing the holder as a British citizen or as a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies having the right of abode in the United Kingdom. • A passport containing a certificate of entitlement issued by or on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom, certifying that the holder has the right of abode in the United Kingdom. • A passport or national identity card, issued by a State which is a party to the European Economic Area Agreement or any other agreement forming part of the Communities Treaties which confers rights of entry to or residence in the United Kingdom, which describes the holder as a national of a State which is a party to that Agreement. • A United Kingdom residence permit issued to a national of a State which is a party to the European Economic Area Agreement or any other agreement forming part of the Communities Treaties which confers rights of entry to or residence in the United Kingdom. • A passport or other travel document or a residence document issued by the Home Office which is endorsed to show that the holder has a current right of residence in the United Kingdom as the family member of a named national of a State which is a party to the European Economic Area Agreement or any other agreement forming part of the Communities Treaties which confers rights of entry to or residence in the United Kingdom, and who is resident in the United Kingdom. • A passport or other travel document endorsed...
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...|[pic] |OLE_OPI |1 |*1079901* | |( |( | | | |RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR STUDY | | | |This residence permit application is for you if you are coming to Finland to study at a Finnish educational institution where you have already been | |accepted as a student. The studies must be undergraduate studies, leading to a degree or vocational qualification. Applicable educational institutions| |include universities and universities of applied sciences, vocational education institutions and, in the case of exchange students, any of the above | |and upper secondary schools. In special cases, a residence permit for study may be issued for other studies than those described above. | | ...
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...UEN: 199409389H BRN: 199409389H Photograph Student Application Form (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS) International DIRECT Photograph Student’s Name: ___________________ Intake Month: ___________ Intake Month/Year: ________________ Intake Month: ___________ International LOCAL TRANSFER (including dependent pass holders) Student Application Form (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS) Request for exemptions with highest qualification? The complete application package should be returned to:Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge, 8 Wilkie Road, #02-01, Singapore 228095 Or SCANNED and EMAILED to apply.sg@kaplan.com and the respective Country Manager Language Programs Diploma in Professional Business English Certificate in Foundation Studies Certificate in Foundation Studies Kaplan Global Diploma Diploma in Commerce Business Administration Financial Management Diploma in Communication Management Management Information Technology Accountancy Studies Human Resource Management Kaplan Higher Education Academy Diploma Programs Partner University Degree Programs (please also fill in the University Application Forms) (Please turn over for options) KHEA Student Appln Form V8 (INTERNATIONAL) –01 Oct 2012 Page 1 of 7 Murdoch University, Australia (Please specify major: ___________________________________) (Please specify major: ____________________________________) (Please specify major: ____________________________________) (Please...
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...Application by Post for Resident Data Update/Correction Residents can Update/Correct the following six information on their Aadhaar letter by sending an Application through Post to UIDAI: 1. Name 2. Address 3. Date of Birth 4. Gender 5. Mobile Number Maximum permissible update request for each resident till March 2014 is limited to four. Resident has the option to submit application online and send the supporting documents through Post. For this Resident must visit the online portal for Update request submission and follow the instructions on portal. Else Resident can fill Aadhaar Update Form and send the hard copy of the filled form along with documents to UIDAI. The process for request through post is as follows: 1. Fill in the complete Aadhaar Data Update/Correction Form and sign off. 2. Depending on the field to be updated, attach self attested supporting documents as per the Valid Documents List attached in Annexure I. a. Name Correction/Update – Requires PoI listed in “Supported Proof of Identity (PoI) Documents Containing Name and Photo for Name Corrections/Update” b. Date of Birth Correction – Requires DoB listed in “Supported Proof of Date of Birth (DoB) Documents” c. Address Corrections/Change – Requires PoA listed in “Supported Proof of Address (PoA) Documents Containing Name and Address” 3. Review the data entered for correctness and completeness in English as well as local language. UIDAI will not make any corrections to the information in your request. 4. Mention...
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...Italy Italy | Tips to know: * Know the requirements for travel * You will need a current passport that has been valid for at least 3 months. * You cannot enter or exit the country with more than 10,000 euros * Medical Needs * Make sure you are up to date on your vaccines schedule prior to traveling. Depending on area and length of stay more vaccinations maybe required. * If your insurance policy does not cover you abroad, consider purchasing a short-term policy that does. * Pack enough medication for your entire trip and you may need a note from your doctor to carry your medication on the plane. * Never eat uncooked meat, eggs or drink water that is not bottled, including ice cubes. * Safety and Security * Keep ID and vital documents on you at all times. * Monitor via the State Department about any unrest in the country. [Event Description Heading][To replace any tip text with your own, just click it and start typing. To replace the photo or logo with your own, right-click it and then click Change Picture. To try out different looks for this flyer, on the Design tab, check out the Themes, Colors, and Fonts galleries.] | | | | Due to earthquake fault lines and active volcano’s in Italy:It is wise to prepare with an emergency preparation plan through FEMA. For security, be mindful of your surroundings. Learn about laws and customs.Illness’s more common in Italy:Travelers' diarrheaCholeraEscherichia coli diarrheaHepatitis ATyphoid...
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...9. OFFICIAL/GRATIS PASSPORT: (a). Official / Gratis :- Such passport shall be issued to the following categories of persons:i) Members of the National Assembly and Member of the Senate; their spouses, parents and dependent, un-married children upto 28* years of age. Wafaqi Mohtasib, Judges of the Supreme Court, High Courts and Shariat Court, Chief Election Commissioner, Auditor General of Pakistan, Chairman, FPSC, Chairman FST, Members Election Commission of Pakistan*, their spouses and dependent un-married children upto 28* years of age. *Included vide Interior Division’s letter No. 3/53/2011-Pass dated 15-11-2011. ii) iii) Provincial Ministers and Advisers to the Provincial Governments with the status of Provincial Minister / Speakers / Deputy Speakers of the Provincial Assemblies. Former elected Federal Ministers / Ministers of State and their spouses. Speaker’s of the Provincial Assemblies, their spouses and dependent un-married children upto 28* years of age. Retired Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee and all three Services Chiefs (four star Generals) including their spouses and dependent un-married children upto 28* years of age. Federal Secretaries and Officers in BPS-22, Additional Secretaries, Senior Joint Secretaries, Chief Secretaries of the Provinces, BPS-21 officers of APUG being eligible for posting as Additional Secretary in the Federal Government, officers of Armed Forces of equivalent ranks and their spouses. Dependent un-married children upto...
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...Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Passport Application Form (No.1) (For New / Re-issue/ Replacement of Lost/Damaged Passport) (Please tick the required category) Signature OR Thumb Impression Paste your unsigned recent colour photograph. Size: 3.5 X 3.5 cm Please read the Passport Information Booklet carefully before filling the form, in CAPITAL LETTERS in blue/ black ball point pen only: (CAUTION: Please furnish correct information. Furnishing of incorrect information would attract penal provisions as prescribed under the Passports Act, 1967). Please produce your original documents at the time of submission of the form. For official use only File Number ……………………………….. Police Verification required (Yes/No) ECR / ECNR Fee Amount Rs. Cash /D.D Bank Code D.D No. ………………………………… Signature of Checking Official Date of Issue of D.D 1. Name of applicant as it should appear in the Passport (Initials not allowed) Surname Given Name (with documentary proof) 2. In case of change of name/surname (after marriage or otherwise with documentary proof), please indicate the previous name/surname in full 3. Sex Male Female Others 4. Date of Birth: DD MM YYYY (with documentary proof) In words.________________________________________________ 5. Place of Birth: Village / Town, District, State, Country (with Documentary Proof) 6. Father/Legal Guardian's Full Name (including surname, if any): (Initials not allowed) 7. Mother’s Full Name (including surname...
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...GUIDANCE SHEET FOR BUSINESS TRAVELLER / TOURIST / FAMILY VISIT Visa Class: B1/B2 ON THE DAY OF INTERVIEW: Please make sure that you report 15 minutes before your scheduled reporting time if your interview is scheduled at New Delhi, Chennai or Kolkata. Interviews scheduled at Hyderabad Consulate will have to report one hour before your scheduled reporting time. The approximate wait time after the initial processing is likely to exceed one hour. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE INTERVIEW: 1. Current & old Passports, original blue visa fee receipt issued by HDFC bank, CEAC Bar code confirmation letter and VFS Interview appointment letter. 2. National of foreign countries may be required to pay an Issuance Fee. To check the availability as well as the issuance fee amount, log on to www.travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index. The fee if any needs to be paid via demand draft in INR at the prevailing Consular rate of exchange. Note: Mention your Name and Passport number on the reverse side of the demand draft. 3. Original Birth Certificate for children below 14 years of age. 4. If you are visiting a relative, carry photocopies of the relative’s proof of status e.g. Green Card, naturalisation certificate, valid visa etc. 5. Business travellers need to produce proof that the Company will finance the trip. If the company is new or unknown it is helpful to carry tax records of the firm for the last 3 years. 6. A tourist may show evidence of financial resources through...
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...PHOTO |[pic] http://www.mfa.gov.tr/mfa TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ DIŞİŞLERİ BAKANLIĞI REPUBLIC OF TURKEY, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS | | VISA APPLICATION FORM |1. Family name (as in passport) |2. Maiden name | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ...
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