“In general, such a decision can be supported, it is really convenient.
We see paper passports deteriorating from constant use.
Whenever a person checks it and compares the photo in the document directly with the owner, this is done with hands, mostly dirty, which causes stains.
Very often these spots are right on the signature or on some other important data, all these pages simply fall into disrepair, "Svintsov said.
The deputy also added that a paper passport is not always convenient to carry with you due to its size.
In his opinion, if the new passport is in the form of a small card, such as a driver's license, it will be much more convenient.
“And with the presence of a certain chip containing information, it will be convenient, if you attach it - all the data is there at once.
Any organization, any place where you need to get some data, plus an additional degree of protection due to the chip.
That is, it is quite appropriate, and I will be one of the first to replace a paper passport with an analogue using digital technologies.
And it is desirable that it still be small, ”the parliamentarian concluded.
Earlier it was reported that the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of Russia plans to make a decision to replace a paper passport with a smart card by the end of the year.