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Germany introduces biometric cards for foreigners

01 August 2011

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Germany introduces biometric cards for foreigners (DW-World,DE, link): "From Thursday, September 1, non-EU citizens living in Germany will be given electronic chip cards in place of their existing paper residence permits. The cards will contain a biometric photo and two fingerprints. Cardholders will also be given an individual PIN code. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees claims storing such biometric data will help prevent identity theft. But, at a cost of 110 euros ($159) each, the new cards won't come cheap."

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