Netherlands and Canada launched a pilot project on Wednesday that allows passengers to travel without passports between the two countries, using digital identification via mobile phones instead.
The project was launched at Montreal airport. The platform named Known Traveller Digital Identity will be tested internally throughout 2019, with the first trips using this system expected to take place in early 2020, according to the World Economic Forum, which is collaborating on this project alongside the governments of the two countries.
The project uses interoperable digital identities for traveler verification.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Known Traveller Digital Identity?
It is a platform that uses digital identification on mobile phones to enable passport-free travel between participating countries.
Which countries are participating in this pilot program?
The pilot project is a collaboration between the Netherlands and Canada, supported by the World Economic Forum.
When will the first passport-free flights begin?
Following internal testing in 2019, the first trips using the digital identity system are scheduled for early 2020.