Japan introduces forgery-proof passport applications starting today

Japan has begun accepting applications for new passports that are harder to forge. This change started on Monday. The Foreign Ministry announced that the new design aims to improve security. It follows recommendations from the International Civil Aviation Organization. Passports issued from this week will have these updates, while current passports will still be valid until they expire. A key feature of the new passport is the combination of the photo page and the chip page into one plastic page. Personal information, like the passport holder’s photo and name, will be printed with advanced laser technology. This method is similar to the techniques used for printing banknotes, making it harder for forgers to create fake passports.