Improving security for the EU eResidence Permit
An eResidence Permit (eRP) is an essential document for foreign nationals to stay in the EU beyond three months, serving as proof of residence and providing vital status information. Due to incidents with high-quality counterfeit eRPs, there are concerns about the current eRP design's security. This document offers recommendations to issuers on improving eRP security to protect identities effectively.
The current design of the EU electronic Residence Permit (eRP) was established in 2017, with cards being issued since 2020. Recent incidents involving high-quality counterfeit eRPs have raised concerns about the security of the existing design. Drawing from our extensive experience with ID documents, we have compiled recommendations to enhance eRP security, which can also be applied to eIDs, driving licenses, and ePassports.
In this white paper, you will find detailed information about the technologies used in the EU eResidence Permit, the types of fraud that have been observed, and our recommendations for improving the security of the EU eResidence Permit. These insights are crucial for document issuers who aim to safeguard identities and ensure the integrity of their identification systems.
