Over 178 countries including the vast majority of Caricom states are now using e-passports as part of an automated border control system involving a combination of technological, operational, and cooperative strategies designed to enhance the facilitation of legitimate inbound and outbound travel.
ICAO Annex 9 - Facilitation prescribes standards that are aimed at streamlining border clearance (customs, immigration, health) for aircraft, passengers, crew, baggage, and cargo, reducing delays while ensuring security and compliance with national laws. It covers procedures from aircraft entry to passenger departure, emphasising the efficient management of passenger data such as passenger name record (PNR) and adapting to new technologies and security threats.
