Identy.io is enhancing its biometric solutions to meet challenges posed by upcoming international events, aiming to reduce border waiting times amidst a surge of travelers. Updates include improvements in identity verification through fingerprint and facial recognition technologies, which are critical for efficient visa processing as noted by industry estimates. In parallel, countries like the UK and Liberia are digitizing their travel and visa processes.
Identy.io is set to enhance biometric identity verification solutions as the U.S. faces an influx of travelers. The Delaware-based company has updated its contactless biometric systems, incorporating passive liveness detection through both fingerprint and facial recognition. This improvement aims to streamline identity verification processes at airports and reduce wait times during check-in and boarding.
Upcoming international sporting events, such as the 2025 Ryder Cup and FIFA World Cup, are expected to increase traveler volumes significantly. These events could lead to higher stress on U.S. borders, with estimates suggesting over 3.5 million visitors in one month alone for the FIFA World Cup, followed by the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, hosting 1.5 million more.
The U.S. Travel Association’s Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel has highlighted the costs associated with waiting for entry visas, estimating losses at over $150 billion. Identy.io warns that the U.S. faces one of its most significant challenges in processing the anticipated surge in visitors efficiently to avoid long delays at verification points.
To address these challenges, Identy.io emphasizes the need for improved identity verification tools that leverage biometric technology. Their mobile ID solution features enhanced security, allowing users to control their personal data stored on their devices, making it difficult to replicate their identity.
Furthermore, their fingerprint identification solution aligns with NIST guidelines and complies with the ISO 30107-3 standard for biometric liveness. Jesús Aragón, CEO of Identy.io, stressed the importance of their technology in expediting border management decisions while maintaining user security and satisfaction.
In related news, the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system now requires European travelers to obtain approval for entry, effective from January 8, 2025, with a low application fee currently set at £10. Liberia has also introduced a new electronic visa system, enhancing its border control capacity and reflecting a global trend toward digitization in travel.
Identy.io is poised to significantly improve biometric identity verification as the U.S. prepares for a surge in international travel. The enhancements to their technology aim to reduce wait times at border checks, which will become increasingly vital due to upcoming global sporting events. Concurrently, the UK and Liberia are implementing new digital procedures to streamline border security, reflecting a broader trend towards modernization in travel technology.
Original Source: www.biometricupdate.com
