ICAO-compliant biometric enrolment system with AI for secure citizen identity verification

Published on July 1, 2025

Sri Lanka’s Department of Registrar of Persons deployed an AI-powered, ICAO-compliant system enhancing secure, accurate, and inclusive identity verification nationwide.

ICAO Enrolment System Securing Citizen Identity 

The Department of Registrar of Persons (DRP) in Sri Lanka partnered with EWIS to implement the ICAO-compliant Photo Verification and Enrolment System—a pioneering solution that enhances the security, accuracy, and accessibility of national identity verification using AI and biometric technologies. 

About our customer 

The Department of Registrar of Persons is the official government authority responsible for issuing and managing national identity documentation in Sri Lanka. 

Challenges addressed 

With the need to strengthen identity verification and meet international ICAO standards, the DRP sought a secure, real-time system that could prevent fraud, support inclusive workflows, and ensure data interoperability with national systems. 

Transformation delivered 

EWIS implemented an advanced, AI-powered Photo Verification System with 99.99% accuracy. The platform features: 

  • Real-time, tamper-proof photo capture 

  • Distributed photo capture via approved studios 

  • ICAO-compliant quality assessments 

  • Secure biometric enrollment 

  • Inclusive approval workflows for individuals with disabilities 

  • Role-based user access with multi-factor authentication 

  • Seamless integration with immigration, border control, and ID databases 

Setting a new standard 

With robust encryption, centralized photo registry, compliance dashboards, and scalable architecture, the system has transformed Sri Lanka’s identity management landscape—ensuring national security, international compliance, and inclusive citizen access. 

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