New Document Issues

On 1 December, the Argentine Republic issued a new national electronic identity document. The document is in compliance with international standards, as outlined by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Here is a summary of the key features of the newly issued document.

New electronic ID features 

Material: the ID card is made of polycarbonate material.

Technology: equipped with a contactless chip on the front and a QR code on the back.

Biometric data: It contains the bearer’s biometric data for offline authentication.

Security key: it includes a security key to verify the authenticity of the document.

Offline authentication: it allows for offline authentication.

Security levels

Level 1: various security features such as multilayer polycarbonate substrate, high-security backgrounds, laser engraving for data personalisation, hologram, ghost image, laser customisation, tactile relief printing.