Peru’s National Superintendency of Migration (Migraciones) has begun issuing a new foreigner identity card featuring a biometric chip and electronic verification capabilities.
The rollout, which started on Monday, July 20, is part of a broader government strategy to enhance border security and manage irregular migration flows more effectively.
The introduction of the biometric card represents a significant technological upgrade for Peru’s immigration infrastructure.
By embedding electronic verification directly into the identity document, authorities aim to reduce fraud and improve the accuracy of migrant tracking.
This move aligns with international trends toward digital identity solutions in border management.
The initiative comes as Peru and other Latin American nations face increasing pressure to address irregular migration and dismantle human trafficking networks.