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E-Passports Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032

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  • 185 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Global
  • 360iResearch™
  • ID: 6083148
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The e-passports market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by rising global security needs and the acceleration of digital identity technologies. Government agencies and technology providers are collaborating to create safer, more efficient border management systems using advanced electronic credentials.

Market Snapshot: Strong Growth and Expanding Opportunity in the E-Passports Market

The E-passports market is experiencing considerable expansion, growing from USD 35.17 billion in 2024 to USD 41.72 billion in 2025. This robust trajectory continues with a projected CAGR of 18.59%, reaching USD 137.65 billion by 2032. Escalating international travel volumes and heightened anti-fraud measures are amplifying demand for digital passports equipped with embedded secure elements and advanced authentication protocols.

Scope & Segmentation

  • Component: Hardware (antenna, booklet, chip, data page), Services (installation, maintenance, support), Software (identity management, middleware, security software)
  • Technology: Biometric (facial, fingerprint, iris recognition), Public Key Infrastructure, RFID
  • Application: New issuance, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen)
  • End User: Foreign affairs departments, immigration departments, interior ministries
  • Channel: Direct sales, emarketplaces, OEM websites, global integrators, local integrators
  • Geography: Americas (United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru), Europe, Middle East & Africa (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Israel, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan)
  • Key Companies: Thales Group, IDEMIA Public Security SAS, HID Global Corporation, Entrust Corporation, 3M Company, Veridos GmbH, DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH, Zetes NV

Key Takeaways: Strategic Insights for Senior Decision-Makers

  • Global travel and security challenges are fostering collaborations between governments and technology leaders to advance e-passport deployments and authentication methods.
  • Integrated hardware, services, and software ecosystems underpin secure credential issuance, emphasizing interoperability and robust fraud deterrence in response to new threats.
  • Biometric technology integration—including facial, fingerprint, and iris recognition—is reshaping verification standards, while PKI and RFID enhance data protection and processing speed.
  • Dynamic distribution channels, including OEM platforms and integrator partnerships, enable tailored procurement and scalable deployment models for government clients.
  • Regional strategies vary by infrastructure maturity and regulatory framework, requiring flexible implementation approaches in established and emerging markets.
  • Adoption hinges on streamlined workflows, secure infrastructure investment, and a commitment to workforce upskilling and responsive change management.

Tariff Impact: Navigating the Shifting Supply Chain Landscape

The introduction of United States tariffs on key e-passport components in 2025 is prompting industry stakeholders to reexamine sourcing and production strategies. Manufacturers are shifting toward domestic and regional facilities to offset higher costs and ensure secure supply lines. Software and services sectors are adapting to currency fluctuations and increased operational expenses by renegotiating contracts and exploring alternative solutions, including open-source and cloud-based offerings.

Methodology & Data Sources

This analysis utilizes a multi-source research framework, combining primary interviews with government officials and industry specialists alongside secondary data from regulatory filings, technical whitepapers, and trade publications. Data integrity was ensured through triangulation, comparison, and validation across independent sources, delivering a balanced view of trends and challenges.

E-Passport Market: Why This Report Matters

  • Enables informed decision-making with comprehensive market coverage by component, region, channel, and technology.
  • Supports risk mitigation and operational resilience through insights on tariff impacts and strategies for agile supply chain adaptation.
  • Guides investment in emerging digital identity and security standards crucial for future-ready credential programs.

Conclusion

The e-passports market is supported by technological advancement, evolving partnerships, and proactive regulatory adaptation. Stakeholders who leverage these insights can address emerging challenges and capture opportunities within global electronic credential ecosystems.

Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Increasing integration of mobile e-passport capabilities with digital health certificates for seamless travel
5.2. Rising investment in blockchain-based data management to secure e-passport biometric information
5.3. Expansion of contactless chip technology adoption to streamline immigration processes at border controls
5.4. Collaboration between governments and tech vendors to standardize global e-passport interoperability frameworks
5.5. Implementation of advanced anti-tampering and watermarking features to prevent passport forgery attempts
5.6. Shift toward decentralized identity solutions leveraging e-passports for multi-platform digital identity verification
6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025
8. E-Passports Market, by Component
8.1. Hardware
8.1.1. Antenna
8.1.2. Booklet
8.1.3. Chip
8.1.4. Data Page
8.2. Services
8.2.1. Installation
8.2.2. Maintenance
8.2.3. Support
8.3. Software
8.3.1. Identity Management
8.3.2. Middleware
8.3.3. Security Software
9. E-Passports Market, by Technology
9.1. Biometric
9.1.1. Facial Recognition
9.1.2. Fingerprint Recognition
9.1.3. Iris Recognition
9.2. Public Key Infrastructure
9.3. Rfid
10. E-Passports Market, by Application
10.1. New Issuance
10.2. Renewal
10.3. Replacement
10.3.1. Lost Replacement
10.3.2. Stolen Replacement
11. E-Passports Market, by End User
11.1. Foreign Affairs Department
11.2. Immigration Department
11.3. Interior Ministry
12. E-Passports Market, by Channel
12.1. Direct Sales
12.2. Online
12.2.1. Emarketplace
12.2.2. Oem Website
12.3. System Integrators
12.3.1. Global Integrators
12.3.2. Local Integrators
13. E-Passports Market, by Region
13.1. Americas
13.1.1. North America
13.1.2. Latin America
13.2. Europe, Middle East & Africa
13.2.1. Europe
13.2.2. Middle East
13.2.3. Africa
13.3. Asia-Pacific
14. E-Passports Market, by Group
14.1. ASEAN
14.2. GCC
14.3. European Union
14.4. BRICS
14.5. G7
14.6. NATO
15. E-Passports Market, by Country
15.1. United States
15.2. Canada
15.3. Mexico
15.4. Brazil
15.5. United Kingdom
15.6. Germany
15.7. France
15.8. Russia
15.9. Italy
15.10. Spain
15.11. China
15.12. India
15.13. Japan
15.14. Australia
15.15. South Korea
16. Competitive Landscape
16.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
16.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2024
16.3. Competitive Analysis
16.3.1. Thales Group
16.3.2. IDEMIA Public Security SAS
16.3.3. HID Global Corporation
16.3.4. Entrust Corporation
16.3.5. 3M Company
16.3.6. Veridos GmbH
16.3.7. DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH
16.3.8. Zetes NV

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Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this E-Passports market report include:
  • Thales Group
  • IDEMIA Public Security SAS
  • HID Global Corporation
  • Entrust Corporation
  • 3M Company
  • Veridos GmbH
  • DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH
  • Zetes NV

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