Hence, when the applicant is done providing all the information needed for the passport application, the QR Code would reveal pertinent information like the name, given name, original name (if any), birth place, both mailing address and the address of current residence.

How does this make life simpler? For one, it would make processing much faster and the applicant can download the QR Code for his or her own use. Traveling, in the future, would be seamless with the mobile phone QR Code.

I know of many governments in other countries giving applicants the option of applying or renewing their passports online but this is a first for me. And it’s a good first.