2004/0039(CNS)COM(2004)116

EU Passport Security Features and Biometrics Regulation

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION on standards for security features and biometrics in EU citizens' passports

Stage: In force, reached 29 Dec 2004
In force: In force since 18 Jan 2005 · CELEX 32004R2252
Procedure: Regulation · Consultation procedure
Last activity: 18 Jan 2005

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 sets minimum security standards for passports and travel documents issued by Member States, requiring a storage medium holding a facial image and fingerprints in interoperable formats. It entered into force 20 days after its December 2004 publication.

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