KSA: E-chip for citizen data – Gulf Digital News

KSA: E-chip for citizen data – Gulf Digital News

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is set to introduce an electronic chip that will include a citizen’s data and link it to their passports as the kingdom digitises its services.

An interior ministry source told Al Arabiya the kingdom will introduce a digital national identity within a few months.

The source pointed out that biometric and fingerprint registration will also be available when issuing digital visas, without the need for people to come to embassies.