Audience: End-user
NFC (Near Field Communication) technology is not available on every passport. NFC-enabled passports, also known as biometric passports or ePassports, are a newer type of passport that contains an embedded chip with the passport holder's personal information.While many countries have adopted ePassports, not all passports are ePassports, and even in countries that issue ePassports, not all passport holders may have one.
You can normally tell if your passport is an ePassport if you are able to use an E-gate at an airport, or you can see the metallic embedded chip in the pages.