China says it will start taking fingerprints of all foreign visitors from tomorrow in a bid to steps up security on its borders. The Ministry of Public Security said in a statement that all foreign passport holders aged 14-70 will have to give their fingerprints. <br/><br/>It said that the regulation would strengthen immigration controls and increase efficiency. The Ministry said, taking fingerprints will be introduced at Shenzhen airport from tomorrow, and will then be gradually rolled out at all other entry points around the country.<br/><br/>The United States, Japan, Taiwan and Cambodia, among others, have similar requirements.
News On AIR | February 9, 2017 12:38 PM
China to take fingerprints of foreign visitors due to security reasons