Dominican Republic Drives Modernization of Electronic Passports Under the Leadership of the Thales – MIDAS Consortium

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Passport of the Dominican Republic Business WireArticle contentThe General Directorate of Passports, together with the Presidency of the Dominican Republic, are leading the transformation of the country’s passport issuance system with a new, secure, efficient document aligned with international standards.In 2025, the Thales-MIDAS consortium was awarded the contract to develop, issue, and personalize a modern, secure, and highly reliable travel document for Dominican citizens, incorporating additional cybersecurity measures.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentArticle contentSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The Presidency of the Dominican Republic, through the General Directorate of Passports, issued the country’s first electronic passport as part of its strategy to modernize and strengthen national security.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentThe project introduces personalized electronic passports secured by advanced technologies, strengthening the national identity system while enhancing the safety and efficiency of travel.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentThe new document was developed in partnership with Thales, world leader in advanced technologies for the Defense, Aerospace, Cybersecurity, and Digital sectors, and Midas Dominicana, a Dominican business group specializing in the comprehensive management of technology projects in the region. Together, both companies will guarantee the delivery of a passport that is more secure, reliable, and compliant with international standards.Article contentThe project introduces and personalizes the country’s electronic passports, using advanced technologies to ensure the authenticity and protection of each document, while strengthening the national identity system and improving the security and efficiency of travel. This relies on a combination of physical and digital security features, including a polycarbonate data page with an embedded electronic chip. Acting as a digital safe, the chip securely stores the holder’s personal and biometric information, such as fingerprints and a photo, and can be electronically verified at every step of the passenger journey.Article contentBy combining advanced security features, this new generation of documents first and foremost protects each individual’s identity. For citizens, it means greater peace of mind, faster and more accurate biometric checks, and a smoother experience when traveling.Article contentAlongside the document itself, Thales will bring extra cybersecurity services ensuring that citizens’ data is protected. Indeed, Thales’ advanced ‘detect & respond’ solution will continuously monitor potential cyber threats across the data centres involved in the project, providing an additional layer of resilience and trust.Article content“In today’s digital world, identity is much more than a credential; it is the key to accessing essential services securely and efficiently. We are proud to support the Dominican Republic in this step toward digital modernization, offering trusted identity solutions that combine cutting-edge biometric technology with the highest security standards. With this implementation, we are helping to build a strong, sustainable, and globally interoperable identity ecosystem that promotes public trust, drives inclusion, and optimizes services for all Dominican citizens,” said Nathalie Gosset, Vice President Identity and Biometrics at Thales.Article contentArticle content“We are honored to contribute our local expertise to this flagship project, which provides Dominican citizens with one of the most advanced and secure travel documents in the world. Working alongside Thales, we are ensuring that the new e-passport combines cutting-edge technology with robust personal data protection. This collaboration reflects our commitment to innovative and reliable digital solutions for the Dominican RepublicArticle content,”Article content Article contentsaidArticle content Luis Marrero, Vice President of Operations at Midas DominicanaArticle content.Article contentAbout ThalesArticle contentThales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.Article contentThe Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies.Article contentThales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentView source version on businesswire.com: Article content https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260324368065/en/Article contentArticle contentContactsArticle contentPRESS CONTACT Article contentArticle contentVanessa Viala, Cyber & Digital Thales –Article contentvanessa.viala@thalesgroup.comArticle content– +33 607 34 00 34Article contentArticle contentJulieta Martellota, LATAM Thales –Article contentJulieta.martellotta@thalesgroup.comArticle content– +5491158010260Article contentTrending Meet the Canadian e-bike maker who is redefining the factory floor Electric Vehicles Why market bets for interest rate hikes in Canada are so high Economy Wealthsimple receives regulatory approval to offer prediction markets to investors Fintech Canada’s economic performance has been lagging the U.S. for years, and Statistics Canada delves into why Economy Posthaste: Many Canadians could be committing insurance fraud — and don't even know it News Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. 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