The Russian government resumed the discussion of the transition from paper to electronic passports. The concept for five years, but in September held two meetings where the topic was again raised. This was told to the newspaper “Vedomosti” with reference to the press service of the government.
It is planned that the transition will commence in 2021. Gradually the electronic passport will be able to provide access to all state registries and public services in electronic form will be tracked, and the fact that the provision to users of such services.
As electronic passports will use a plastic card with a chip size from the Bank. Such a map can also record data, social security number, driver’s license, and the like.
The bill on electronic passport is scheduled to prepare before the end of the year.