Semlex specializes in designing electronic passports and identity documents that comply with international security standards, incorporating biometric data and advanced graphic security features. Their travel documents include various protective measures, such as RFID chips, multiple security printing technologies, and biometric authentication systems, ensuring resilience against fraud. Semlex also provides services for issuing biometric visas and national identity cards, emphasizing security and international compliance across various applications.

1. fiduciary
documents

2. Biometric
e-PassportsBIOPASS©
Protection requirements of travel documents
are constantly changing : graphic securities,
certification protocols and manufacturing
processes.
In this context, Semlex regularly develops
and improves its expertise in designing
electronic passports.
Our travel documents strictly follow the
requirements established by ICAO in
doc 9303.
Our travel documents incorporate :
–– Fingerprints of the traveler
–– RFID electronic chip storing all the
information of the traveler
–– Information protection mechanisms
(BAC, EAC, PACE, etc.)
–– 2D barcode
–– Latest security printing technology
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The electronic passport and its method
of customization are made to incorporate
safeguards to protect the document against
any fraudulent attack during its validity
period. Semlex proposes a complete range
of graphic securities to meet the security
and international compliance requirements.
Paper security
–– UV matte paper
–– Flat table or multi-color watermark
–– Chemical sensitizers in the paper
–– Paper with appropriate absorption
capacity and roughness
–– Invisible fluorescent fibers and/or boards
–– Visible fluorescent fibers and/or boards
–– Security thread (integrated or window,
UV)
–– Adhesive system and/or other
characteristics preventing the sticker
from being removed, causing clearly
visible damages on the visa and on the
passport page
Design, background and text printing
–– Guilloche patterns in two colors
–– Rainbow printing
–– Anti-copy pattern
–– Micro-printed text
–– Secured background of the data page,
printed in a design different from the visa
pages and other pages of the document
Additional securities
–– Intaglio printing (one or more colors)
–– Latent image (intaglio printing)
–– Double safety pattern
–– Relief pattern (touch)
–– Intentional error (ex: spelling mistake)
incorporated in the micro-print
–– Each visa page is printed with a secured
background design
–– Touch printing
Safety inks
UV fluorescent ink (visible or invisible),
reactive inks, optical variable ink (OVI),
penetrating numbering ink, ink disappearing
under infrared radiation, thermo-chromatic
photo chromatic ink, fluorescent ink under
infrared radiation.

3. Enrolment
Taking high-resolution prints
(2 to 10 fingers)
Taking a picture (ICAO filter)
Enter personal data
Digital signature
Data processing
Creation of a unique identification per
applicant
Detection of duplication by comparison 1: n*
Data encryption
Insertion of the passport number in the
record
Coding
Coding personal information in a 2D
barcode (PDF417)
Coding electronic chip (ICAO standard)
Certifications (P.K.I)
Securing and authentication of data
entered in the chip
Certification of the issuer of the passport :
–– B.A.C. – Basic Access Control
–– E.A.C. – Extended Access Control
–– P.A.C.E. – Password Authenticated
Connection Establishment
–– S.A.C. – Supplemental Access Control
Customization of the data page
CMJN inkjet printing and hot stamping of
the holographic security lamina
LaserJet printing on the holographic
security lamina and hot stamping
Laser engraving (HD photo or grayscale)
Quality assurance
Quality check module
Check the proper functioning of the chip
and barcode
Visual verification of printed data
Distribution
Authentication of the document and
holder
Activation of certificates
*Comparison of a biometric data with a
series of reference biometric data
Applications

4. Biometric Cards
BIOCARD©
National Identity Cards
The various identity cards (electronic ID
card, driving license, etc.) that Semlex
produces are compliant with international
standards for travel documents and
technical recommendations of the ICAO.
The ID card serves as a national identity card
as well as an access card for services such as
e-voting and e-government. The cards are
made of polycarbonate with laser engraving
and may contain a chip with or without
contact.
Features of
the card
Size and material
ISO7810sizeinID-1format:85.60×53.98mm
Durability > 10 years
3 possibilities :
–– PVC (2-3 years) : strong, durable,
waterproof, resistant to chemicals.
–– PVC / PETF (5-7 years): impact resistant,
excellent chemical resistance.
–– PC (Polycarbonate) (7-10 years): solid,
resistant to heat, good stability, ideal for
laser engraving.
A multitude of graphic securities
–– Drawings and texts visible under UV light
–– Optically variable ink (OVI)
–– Guilloches with the background in two
colors
–– Rainbow coloring
–– Banknote style / anti-copy background
–– Microprint, nano-imprint
–– Embossing of elements
–– Fluorescent fibers
–– Security sheet (hologram or non-
hologram)
Microchip (contact and contactless),
security support
–– Not remotely accessible
–– Unalterable : immediate detection of
tampering
–– Cannot be exchanged or duplicated
–– Biometric data such as fingerprints
can only be read by legal and certified
equipment
–– It also includes a certificate for online
identification and electronic signature
Additional protections
Kinegram (© Kinegram), tactile surface, UV
and Multiple Laser Image (MLI ©).
Possible security measures for the pro-
duction and personalization of cards :
–– Laser engraved data in the polycarbonate
surface
–– Centralized or decentralized personalization
–– Distribution to citizens by biometric
authentication

5. Enrolment
High-resolution fingerprint capture 500
dpi
Acquisition of the portrait (ICAO filter)
Entering alphanumeric data
Digital signature capture
Data processing
Creation of a national ID for each applicant
Detectionofduplicatesbycomparison1:n*
Suppression of identity fraud and multiple
identities
Data integrity
Creation of a Register of births,
marriages and deaths
Complete record of citizens’ data
Search application of citizens
Preparation of identification reports
Establishment of filiations
Encoding
Encrypted encoding of data in a 2D bar-
code
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Personalization
Printing or laser engraving of data
Editing statistics and reports
Using a security certificate
Quality Assurance
Quality control module
Monitoring the functioning of chips and
barcodes
Visual verification of printed data
Distribution
Authentication of the document and the
holder
Activation of certificates
* Comparison of biometric data with a
series of reference biometric data.
Applications

6. Visas
The implementation of a coherent national
system for issuing visas for foreigners is
necessary for any 21st century government
that wants to control and protect its borders.
Several countries around the world have
already placed their trust in our expertise
for the production and issuance of biometric
visas for foreigners: Mozambique, Comoros,
Madagascar, Ireland, Guinea Bissau,
Azerbaijan, Yemen, etc.
Thanks to its experience, Semlex has all
the technical and fiduciary expertise to
implement a consistent and safe system
for the issuance of visas, protected
by biometric information and graphic
securities with high added value, and
thus produce a highly protected travel
document.
Our printing house has a security system
and an infallible manufacturing process
that guarantees the unparalleled quality
of the visas produced.
Weproducethemostsecurevisasintheworld
(Schengen standards) for many countries.
Thanks to its expertise and advanced
equipment, Semlex can offer its customers a
full range of custom service from design to
production, as well as the delivery and the
implementation of systems for the issuance
of visas, online registration of requests, etc.

7. To protect the visa, the issuing country
and the traveler, Semlex not only offers
a secure, computerized and biometric
system, but also a full range of graphic
securities to meet the requirements of
national compliance.
Paper securities
UV matte paper
Chemical sensitizers in the paper
Paper with absorption capacity and
appropriate ruggedness
Invisible fluorescent fibers and/or boards
Visible fluorescent fibers and/or boards
Anti-detachment cut
Design, background and text printing
Guilloche patterns in two colors
Rainbow coloring
Anti-copy pattern
Micro printed text
Secure background of the data page,
imprinted in a dedicated design
Additional safety
Intaglio printing (one or more colors)
Latent image (intaglio printing)
Double security pattern
Relief drawing
Tactile impression
Security inks
UV fluorescent ink (visible or invisible),
reactive inks, optically variable ink
(OVI), ink for penetrating numbering,
ink disappearing under infrared rays,
photochromic thermo-chromic ink,
fluorescent ink under infrared radiation.
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8. For more
information
Contact us
SEMLEX EUROPE S.A.
Avenue Brugmann , 384
1180 Brussels
Belgium
Tel. : +32 2 346 80 19
Fax : +32 2 346 80 29
europe@semlex.com
www.semlex.com