Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are advancing plans to implement biometric identification documents for cross-border travel between the two nations, replacing traditional passports. The initiative represents a significant shift in border management procedures between the countries and builds upon both nations’ existing digital identity infrastructure. The proposed system would enable mutual recognition of biometric ID cards as valid travel documents, eliminating the requirement for conventional foreign passports. These national biometric IDs contain embedded digital data, including fingerprints and facial recognition information, aligned with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards for secure travel documents.