Do foreign governments store my biometrics and passport information when I visit their countries?

Yes, many countries store biometric data from visitors, including passport information, facial recognition data and fingerprints ¹ ² ³. Some countries that do this include: - China - India - Iran - Bangladesh - Uganda - Russia - Saudi Arabia - Iraq - The United Arab Emirates - Algeria - Cameroon - Myanmar Biometric data is often collected through visa applications, border control and biometric identity checks at airports ² ³. Some countries also require biometric data to access public services, banking and phone services ¹ ³.