Ireland 
X Infotech teamed up with DLRS Group, Ireland’s leading security-printing company, alongside HID Global®, Absolute Graphics and Purple Pod to implement the cutting-edge solution for the ICAO-compliant Passport Card. The third-generation Passport Card allows Irish citizens to travel within the European Union and European Economic Area (EEA) without passport books.
Client Profile
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Government of Ireland and DLRS Group, Ireland’s Leading Security Print Group.
Solution
Comprehensive solution for data preparation, personalization, production management of passport card as well as the quality control of issued cards.
Challenges
- Launch one of the first Passport Cards in the world, which is equipped with the most innovative security features available.
Results
- The third-generation Passport Card promotes mobility of travelers and allows Irish citizens to travel within the European Union and European Economic Area (EEA) without a paper passport.
- Production services have the capacity to deliver 3,000 Passport Card applications per week.
- The government plans to issue 900 000 Passport cards.