According to Russian media reported today, Russia will cancel the passport in the next 15-20 years, replaced by biometric data.

It is reported that the proposed this idea is VisionLabs face recognition software development company general manager Alexander haring. According to him, "from the technical point of view, the current use of biometric data to replace the passport and other personal identification information file can be realized completely." Such as face recognition and eye iris recognition combined can guarantee a higher and more comprehensive and more accurate recognition rate. This means that paper documents recognition using biometric data to replace the traditional feasible.

But there is also pointed out that to achieve the similar project must have legal and related infrastructure as a guarantee and support. Therefore, in recent years, Russia is likely to follow the traditional way of verification of documents. He believes that the full use of biometric data instead of a passport may also need at least 15-20 years.