Finland’s Border Control Authority has announced that the country’s travellers flying from Helsinki to select destinations in the United Kingdom can now utilise a Digital Travel Credential (DTC) system as an alternative to physical passports.
The pilot initiative, run in partnership with Finnair, the police, and airport operator, Finavia, is the first real-world implementation of a digital passport in a border control environment, signifying a notable shift in global travel documentation and procedure.
Finnish citizens traveling to London, Edinburgh, or Manchester via Finnair can opt for the digital system by downloading the FIN DTC Pilot app. Before activation, users must ensure phone screen locks (PIN, fingerprint, or face ID) are in place.
The outcomes from this trial will inform a potential European Union-wide rollout of digital passports in the future.
Helsinki, 11 September 2023
