E-passport Market

Market Definition

The E-passport Market size was valued at USD 22.50 billion in 2021 and is predicted to reach USD 88.90 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 21.7% from 2022-2030. An E-passport, also known as a biometric passport or digital passport, is a digital form of a traditional paper passport with an electronic chip embedded in it. This embedded chip holds different types of vital information about the passport holder including name, date of birth, and other character information.

This chip contains a unique identification number and digital signature and is safer than traditional paper technology reducing the risk of data duplication & alteration, identity theft, and enhancing security. Additionally, e-passports help in quicker verification and security checks at airports and international borders, thereby enabling a reduction in illegal immigration, and less processing time, manpower, and costs involved in these activities.

Market Dynamics and Trends

Rapidly rising demand for digitization of airport infrastructures through the integration of advanced technologies such as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the security, reduce the waiting time of passengers and coupled with quick processing is driving the growth of the e-passport market.

Also, the growing interest of people to travel to cross-border destinations owing to increase in disposable income, especially in developing countries including China, Brazil, and India is expected to further propel the growth of the e-passport market.

Moreover, factors such as increased outsourcing of passport services to private players across countries have resulted in increased adoption of e-passports to provide protection against data theft, cybersecurity, and quick and advanced facilities to passengers which is further expected to drive the growth of e-passport market during the forecast period.

However, the growing cyber threat landscape that gives rise to entry of illegal immigrants, terrorism, and smuggling are factors that are expected to restrain the growth of market of e-passports during the forecast period. On the contrary, the growing technological advancements in e-passports such as logical data structure (LDS2), which is a platform for international interoperability has established a foundation for worldwide use of ePassport technology. The LDS format is a basic building block of e-passports as it defines the fixed, read-only data structure on the chip and is expected to offer remunerative opportunities for expansion of the global e-passport market in the coming years.

Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study

The e-passport market is segmented on the basis of component, security, technology, application, passport type, issuance type, and geography. On the basis of component, the market is classified into hardware, software, and services. Hardware is further segmented into microchips & processors, antennae & inlays, biometric enrollment devices, and e-passport reader hardware. Software is categorized into PKI & security software, identity management systems, and border control software, while services include system integration, maintenance & support, and managed services.

On the basis of security, the market is divided into basic access control (BAC), password authenticated connection establishment (PACE), supplemental access control (SAC), and extended access control (EAC). On the basis of technology, the market is segmented into radio frequency identification (RFID) and biometrics, where biometrics is further classified into facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, and iris recognition.

On the basis of application, the market is categorized into leisure travel and business travel. Based on passport type, the market is segmented into ordinary passport, official & service passport, and diplomatic passport. On the basis of issuance type, the market is divided into new issuance, renewal, and replacement. Geographic breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments include regions comprising North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.

Geographical Analysis

Europe holds the lion share of e-passport market and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. This is attributed to factors such as increasing adoption of high-tech airport infrastructures such as internet of things (IoT), advanced facial recognition systems, and advanced software companies present in this region. Also, presence of major key players such as Mühlbauer GmbH & Co., IDEMIA France SAS, Thales Group, and others boost the market growth in this region.

For instance, in December 2020, the Kyrgyzstan government entered into a contractual agreement with Muhlbauer ID Services GmbH to launch biometric passports with advanced security features such as laser graving and others. The contract was signed for the production of 1.5 million copies of the 34-page biometric passports in line with ICAO guidelines for improvement in the security of civilians of the region.

On the other hand, Asia Pacific is expected to show a steady rise in the e-passport market due to the increasing government initiatives in line with growing digitization trends looming in this region. For instance, in February 2022, Indian government’s external ministry announced a contract with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for the introduction of chip embedded e-passport to enhance citizen convenience for overseas travel in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

The e-passport leveraged TCS software technology for chip encoding and the security features of National informatics Center along with Indian Security Press and IIT Kanpur. Moreover, factors such as the rising interest of people in planning international holiday destinations, business travels with the expansion of many allied international business conglomerates across many countries are expected to drive the e-passport market growth in this region.

Competitive Landscape

Various market players operating in the e-passport market include Thales S.A., IDEMIA SAS, Veridos GmbH, Entrust Corporation, HID Global Corporation, Muhlbauer Group, De La Rue plc, Indra Sistemas S.A., TOPPAN Security Co., Ltd., Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN), Note Printing Australia Pty Ltd (NPA), Orell Fussli Security Printing Ltd. (OFS), SITA Ltd., NEC Corporation, Polska Wytwornia Papierow Wartosciowych S.A. (PWPW). These market players are adopting various joint venture strategies and entering into contractual agreements with governments of various countries to maintain their dominance in the e-passport market.

For instance, in March 2026, Thales S.A. partnered with the Government of the Dominican Republic to modernize its electronic passport program, integrating advanced security features and robust personal data protection to enhance national travel document security.

Moreover,in July 2025, Veridos GmbH secured a contract with the Government of Nepal to deliver next-generation biometric e-passports, incorporating its CLIP ID technology, with full rollout expected by March 2026, highlighting advancements in secure passport personalization.

Overall, during 2024–2026, companies such as Indra Sistemas S.A., TOPPAN Security Co., Ltd., Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, SITA Ltd., NEC Corporation, and Polska Wytwornia Papierow Wartosciowych S.A. have continued to advance biometric, border control, and secure identity technologies, supporting the global transition toward digital travel credentials and automated border management systems.

Key Benefits

• The e-passport market report provides the quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations from 2022 to 2030. This analysis assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.

• The study comprises of a detailed analysis of the e-passport market trends including the current and future trends for depicting the prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the e-passport market is provided in the report.

• The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in the e-passport market is mentioned.

• The SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces model are elaborated in the study.

• The value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the stakeholders’ roles.

Key Market Segments

By Component

• Hardware

  • Microchips & Processors

  • Antennae & Inlays

  • Biometric Enrollment Devices

  • E-passport Reader Hardware

• Software

  • PKI & Security Software

  • Identity Management Systems

  • Border Control Software

• Services

  • System Integration

  • Maintenance & Support

  • Managed Services

By Security

• Basic Access Control (BAC)

• Password Authenticated Connection Establishment (PACE)

• Supplemental Access Control (SAC)

• Extended Access Control (EAC)

By Technology

• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

• Biometrics

  • Facial Recognition

  • Fingerprint Recognition

  • Iris Recognition

By Application

• Leisure Travel

• Business Travel

By Passport Type

• Ordinary Passport

• Official & Service Passport

• Diplomatic Passport

By Issuance Type

• New Issuance

• Renewal

• Replacement

By Geography

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Italy

  • Germany

  • Spain

  • Netherlands

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • Australia

  • South Korea

  • Taiwan

  • Vietnam

  • Rest of Asia Pacific

• RoW

  • Latin America

  • Middle East 

  • Africa

Key Players

• Thales S.A.

• IDEMIA SAS

• Veridos GmbH

• Entrust Corporation

• HID Global Corporation

• Muhlbauer Group

• De La Rue plc

• Indra Sistemas S.A.

• TOPPAN Security Co., Ltd.

• Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN)

• Note Printing Australia Pty Ltd (NPA)

• Orell Fussli Security Printing Ltd. (OFS)

• SITA Ltd.

• NEC Corporation

• Polska Wytwornia Papierow Wartosciowych S.A. (PWPW)

Report Scope and Segmentation