ICAO commits to accelerating digital traveler identification

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced renewed commitments from governments and industry to accelerate the shift to digital identity and contact-free border processing. ICAO is developing the Digital Travel Credential and maintains the Public Key Directory to support cross-border compatibility.

• ICAO is developing the Digital Travel Credential and Public Key Directory
• Goal is contactless border processing based on biometrics
• One officer could oversee several automated lanes
• SARPs standards to ensure compatibility across national systems