Does the USA use biometric passports?
Does the USA use biometric passports? Are all United States passports biometric? All passports issued in the United States of America since 2007 have been ePassports. Given that U.S. passports are valid for 10 years, all valid American passports should now be biometric passports.
What does customs see when scanning your passport?
Everything written in your passport, including identifying details and any travel history it contains. Biometric information stored on the chip. Any information linked to your passport on their system (previous entries, visa applications, deportations, etc.).