<P> The Swiss biometric passport has been available since 4 September 2006 . By a narrow majority of 50.14%, Swiss voters decided in May 2009 to accept the introduction of a biometric passport . Since 1 March 2010, all issued passports are biometric, containing a photograph and two fingerprints recorded electronically . The costs are CHF 140.00 for adults and CHF 60.00 for children (− 18 years old). </P> <P> The Taiwanese biometric passport has been available since 29 December 2008 . It costs NT $1,600 for an ordinary passport with either 3, 5 or 10 years validity . Taiwanese Central Engraving and Printing Plant prints passports for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan for several decades . During this period, the passport has been redesigned various times . The current e-passport (or known as biometric passport) is fitted with RFID technology that facilitates Taiwanese passport immigration clearances worldwide . </P> <P> Biometric passports will be issued in Tajikistan from 1 February 2010 . On 27 August 2009, Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs and German Muhlbauer signed a contract on purchase of blank biometric passports and appropriate equipment for Tajikistan . </P> <P> The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand introduced the first biometric passport for Diplomats and Government officials on 26 May 2005 . From 1 June 2005, a limited quantity of 100 passports a day was issued for Thai citizens, however, on 1 August 2005 a full operational service was installed and Thailand became the first country in Asia to issue an ICAO compliant biometric passport . </P>

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