Latest Countries Adding Biometric Authentication

The latest countries to update their identity documents to support biometric authentication:

• Sierra Leona: their identity cards are now being issued supporting biometric authentication, following ECOWAS regulations.
• Mali: new biometric identity cards.
• Guyana: new biometric identity cards for the issuance of work permits and resident identification.
• Vietnam: new chip-based biometric passports.
• Bahrain: their passport is finally biometric.