In March 2023, government of Uganda through the Directorate of Citizen and Immigration Control (DCIC) unveiled polycarbonate electronic passports as a replacement of previous paper-based e-passportswith a focus of increasing travel efficiency and security. The polycarbonate electronic passports will be of higher quality and durability, as well as better data protection and lower risk of damage. Additionally, the polycarbonate e-passports are designed to have strong anti-fraud features, making them suitable for use at e-gates for self-clearance, automated boarding pass issuance, and quick passenger processing around the world.