Veridos Supports Modernization of Border Control in Sri Lanka
Berlin, February 11, 2026 – Veridos, a global leader in integrated identity solutions, has successfully delivered and commissioned four new electronic gates (eGates) equipped with advanced facial recognition technology at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo. Following a soft launch phase that began at the end of last year, the Automated Border Control (ABC) system was recently fully implemented and officially opened. This step marks an important milestone in the modernization of Sri Lanka’s border management infrastructure.
The introduction of the new eGate system represents Sri Lanka’s first implementation of automated border control technology. It is designed to reduce waiting times, enhance security and improve the overall experience for national travelers, while laying the foundation for international visitors in the future – supporting tourism, as a vital pillar of Sri Lanka's economy.
The government of Sri Lanka aims to welcome more than five million tourists annually in the coming years. These ambitious targets pose new challenges for infrastructure and security at Bandaranaike International Airport, the country’s largest aviation hub. To address these challenges while maintaining high security standards, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) of Sri Lanka selected Veridos to supply, implement and maintain the state-of-the-art eGates for the airport’s arrival area.
In addition to the physical eGates, the project includes the implementation of Veridos’ Automated Face Recognition Solution (AFRS) as well as system maintenance over a period of three years. For the local implementation, Veridos worked closely with its Sri Lankan partner, Informatics, which is responsible for integrating the solution into the existing infrastructure as well as training and supporting local staff.
“With the official opening of our eGates at Bandaranaike International Airport, we are supporting Sri Lanka in taking a significant step toward the digitalization of critical border control processes at a central hub for national passengers and the tourism industry,” said Bernd Kümmerle, CEO of Veridos. “Automated border control will help improve passenger convenience while ensuring a consistently high level of security.”
Veridos GmbH
Veridos, joint venture by Giesecke+Devrient and Bundesdruckerei, is a leading global provider of integrated identity solutions. Governments and public authorities in more than 100 countries rely on the company's unique, comprehensive product portfolio. Veridos offers complete solutions and comprehensive services that are perfectly tailored to each customer's identification requirements. The portfolio ranges from paper, security printing and electrochip components, data capture, identity management systems, personalization and issuance of ID documents to mobile ID and border control solutions, including eGates. The company offers the highest quality identity documents, including passports, ID cards and driver's licenses, and even the production facilities that enable governments to produce them themselves. For more information about Veridos, please visit www.veridos.com.
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