Not directly related to the European electronics media, but very important for most technology marketeers in Europe, the US House of Representatives has voted for a one-year extension to the requirement for passports with biometric information from countries participating in the visa waver programme (VWP). This legislation was to be introduced on 26th October 2004, effectively meaning that almost everyone would require a visa to enter the USA, as none of the biggest countries particpating in the VWP were going to be able to meet the deadline. Of course, it remains to be seen whether countries will be able to issue suitable passports by autumn 2005…
