Veridos Blends Art and Security in the New Latvian Passport

At Veridos, we understand that a passport isn’t merely an official document—it’s a national emblem. Our recent collaboration with the Government of Latvia to create the new Latvian passport has truly embodied this ethos. Latvia envisioned a passport that reflects the essence of their country’s rich landscapes—its rivers, lush forests, and the Baltic Sea—alongside state-of-the-art security. Veridos not only listened to these ideas but went the extra mile, merging advanced security features with artful representations of Latvia’s natural beauty.

As a leader in security technology, Veridos delivered a passport that artfully weaves groundbreaking security elements with innovative design. New features include Amber ID, a polycarbonate window that contains pigments embedded within the material itself. This means that unlike traditional printed features, Amber ID allows secure, high-quality personalization using a combination of color and biometric data—making the passport nearly impossible to counterfeit.

Additionally, we introduced Spectre ID and Diamond ID to protect transparent areas within the polycarbonate data page. These technologies use sophisticated laminations and UV-reactive materials, adding a complex layer of security without compromising the document's aesthetics. Each feature contributes to a larger narrative: Latvia’s natural beauty is integrated directly into a robust security framework, ensuring the passport is both a secure document and a work of art.

For Veridos, listening to the customer means understanding and integrating their unique vision, even if it requires custom solutions. With Latvia, this approach meant prioritizing both art and security in every step of the design. Latvia’s request wasn’t just for technical proficiency but for an expression of their identity. Veridos’ designers worked closely with Latvian representatives, immersing themselves in the cultural nuances and iconic natural landmarks they wanted the passport to represent. This cooperative design journey was essential to ensuring the final product felt distinctly Latvian.

Veridos’ dedication to its partners is underscored by our strong foundations as a joint venture between Bundesdruckerei and Giesecke+Devrient. Our customers, including Latvia, benefit from a broad network of expertise, reliable service, and the resources necessary to pioneer secure identity solutions. Veridos’ unique position in the security-tech industry enables us to be more than just a supplier; we are a partner invested in our clients’ visions and success.

By nurturing close relationships and investing time to fully understand each client’s needs, Veridos stands apart as a trusted partner to governments worldwide. The Latvian passport project exemplifies the rewards of this approach. Our commitment to “the extra mile”—understanding requirements and combining them with leading-edge technology—has created a passport that sets new standards and brings Latvia’s national story to life in every detail.

The Latvian passport is more than a document; it’s a blend of high security and cultural pride, a symbol of Latvian identity created through close collaboration, advanced technology, and dedication to excellence. At Veridos, we are honored to support Latvia’s vision and to continue innovating passports and identity documents that embody both beauty and security.