Uzbekistan is considering the introduction of modern crypto-biometric booths for processing biometric foreign passports. This is part of the "Portal Rodina" project, which involves installing over two thousand such terminals in Russia and abroad, including Central Asian countries. The technology could cut document processing times by more than half.

According to developers, the "smart booths" are planned to be placed not only in Russian multifunctional centers but also in foreign points of the "Osnovanie" certification center, including in Uzbekistan, as well as in Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, with further geographic expansion.

The system's main feature is automatic biometric data collection without staff involvement. The terminal independently photographs the user, captures fingerprints, records a voice sample, and verifies documents using ultraviolet verification. The data is then transmitted to government agencies via secure channels.

Developers estimate that implementing such solutions can reduce the processing time for new-generation foreign passports by more than half — from two months to approximately ten working days. Additionally, the technology reduces the burden on government agencies by automating routine procedures.

The device is built primarily on Russian components and software, with a share exceeding 80%, making it independent of external supplies.

The program is being implemented through private investment, and the project may later develop in a public-private partnership format with support from relevant departments.

Recall that a pilot project for biometric data collection from foreigners and stateless persons crossing the Russian border started on December 1, 2024.

Source: podrobno.uz