scope:

Part 10 of Doc 9303 defines the Logical Data Structure (LDS) for eMRTDs required for global interoperability and defines the specifications for the organization of data on the contactless IC (Integrated Circuit). This requires the identification of all mandatory and optional Data Elements and a prescriptive ordering and/or grouping of Data Elements that MUST be followed to achieve global interoperability for electronic reading of the electronic passport.

Doc 9303-10 provides specifications to enable States and integrators to implement a contactless IC into an electronic travel document. This part defines all mandatory and optional data elements, file structures, and application profiles for the contactless IC.

The Eighth Edition of Doc 9303 incorporates the specifications for the optional Travel Records, Visa Records, and Additional Biometrics applications (known as LDS2 applications) as an extension of the mandatory eMRTD application (known as LDS1).

Part 10 shall be read in conjunction with:

• Part 1 - Introduction;

• Part 3 - Specifications Common to all MRTDs;

• Part 4 - Specifications for Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) and other TD3 Size MRTDs;

• Part 5 - Specifications for TD1 Size Machine Readable Official Travel Documents (MROTDs);

• Part 6 - Specifications for TD2 Size Machine Readable Official Travel Documents (MROTDs);

and the relevant contactless IC parts:

• Part 9 - Deployment of Biometric Identification and Electronic Storage of Data in MRTDs;

• Part 11 - Security Mechanisms for MRTDs;

• Part 12 - Public Key Infrastructure for MRTDs.