Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Public Notice

Passport Campaign - E-Passport Security Features
Published Date : December 20, 2019


The new Bahamas E-Passport process was designed with your security in mind. We've introduced several new features including: -Safer, indestructible polycarbonate material. -Biometric Devices to safely capture your sensitive information and verify your identity, - Electronic capture of your sensitive documents reducing the risk of fraudulent paper copies or misplacement of your information. Apply online now for your new e-passport: https://mofa.gov.bs/passportrenewal/

 

 


Date: Dec. 19th, 2019

 

Passport Checklist

 


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Date: Dec. 18th, 2019

 

More Durable Material For Passports

Why should it matter that your passport is more durable? Easy - this makes it safer! The new E-Passport's polycarbonate material is virtually impossible to separate when fused. This makes it harder for your passport to be fraudulently tampered with by swapping document information or photographs. Remember to always report stolen passports as soon as you can.

 

 


Date: Dec. 16th, 2019

 

Faster Processing Times

The passport process made FASTER! We've cut your passport processing times in half by...


 


Date: Dec. 13th, 2019

 

Electronic Data Capture

Safer, Faster and Greener! All your documents will now be capture electronically during the passport process. This reduces the risk of your sensitive information becoming misplaced as well as helps make the renewal process easier for passport holders in the future.


 


Date: Dec. 12th, 2019
 

5 steps to E-Passport Renewals

No more guessing - here's how to apply or renew your passport in 5 easy steps.  Save this one for later! Visit https://mofa.gov.bs/ for more information

 

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Date: Dec 11th, 2019

 

Phase 1

An exciting announcement about new online services being offered by the Bahamas passport office! Let's get started: https://mofa.gov.bs/passportrenewal/

 

 

Electronic Bio-Metric Devices

The passport process made safer! Did you know the passport office has now introduced Biometric devices to capture fingerprints and signatures electronically? This helps us verify your sensitive information and reduce any risk of fraud. Your security is our priority: https://mofa.gov.bs/


 


Date: Dec. 10th, 2019

 

E-Passport Renewals

The wait is finally over- introducing E-Passport online renewals to the entire Bahamas. Here's how to get started: https://mofa.gov.bs/passportrenewal/

 

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