Pasaportave

Pasaportave is a term used in policy debates and speculative literature to describe a portable identity document designed for international travel that combines a traditional passport with a cryptographically verifiable digital credential. In this context, a pasaportave would allow for rapid, cross-border identity checks while preserving user privacy through selective disclosure.

The word is a portmanteau of "passport" and a suffix used to form nouns meaning a device or credential; it is not tied to a single language and appears in academic and fiction contexts to discuss digital identity and travel documents.

A pasaportave would typically be issued by a state authority or a consortium of states, and could exist as a physical card with a secured digital chip or as a mobile application. Its credentials would be cryptographically bound to the holder, support offline verification, and enable privacy-preserving disclosure (for example, proving nationality without exposing full personal data).

Concepts for portable digital credentials gained traction in the 2010s as part of broader digital identity projects. Proposals for pasaportave frameworks emerged in academic papers, intergovernmental discussions, and standardization efforts. No universal implementation existed as of the mid-2020s, with pilots exploring security, interoperability, and governance.

Any widespread adoption would require harmonization of international standards, secure key management, revocation, and oversight to prevent abuse. Risks include surveillance, data retention, and unequal access; proponents emphasize governance, privacy protections, and user consent.

Related topics include digital identity, e-passports, biometric data, and international travel standards such as ICAO.