Guatemala and Dominican Republic advance digital identity initiatives

Guatemala and the Dominican Republic are implementing significant digital identity and travel document upgrades.

In Guatemala, the Registro Nacional de las Personas (RENAP) has launched the Documento Personal de Identificación para Menores de Edad (DPIME). This new identification for children and adolescents aged 0 to 17 features a color-coded system: gold for ages 0–7 and silver for ages 8–17. The document includes biometric data, a QR code, and enhanced security features on polycarbonate. The first issuance is free and available at RENAP offices nationwide and through consulates for residents abroad.

In the Dominican Republic, the Dirección General de Pasaportes (DGP) has expanded the availability of electronic passports to 17 of its 19 offices, including new service points in Santiago, Puerto Plata, and Bonao. This expansion aims to decentralize services and improve international security standards through biometric capture. Additionally, the Dominican government introduced the National Framework for Verifiable Credentials, integrating it with the 'Soy Yo RD' digital citizen folder to allow citizens to digitally present and validate official information.