The turnkey solution encompasses Gemalto’s ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) compliant Sealys ePassport documents, and a full Coesys solution suite to enroll citizens, personalize and issue secure documents. The multi-year contract also covers training, support and maintenance services.
Major Royal Oman Police offices will be equipped with fixed and mobile stations to register ePassport applicants with personal information and biometric data. Each ePassport will feature secure eTravel embedded software and a contactless microprocessor which will contain the holder’s digital fingerprints and photograph to meet the uppermost in security and privacy requirements. The comprehensive solution will facilitate Omani travellers immigration control, and speed up the passport application and document issuance process.