British holidaymakers can easily lose or forget their passport when heading on a trip.
Yet one scientist suggests that a microchip in the body could replace a passport when it comes to travelling.
It could reduce customs queues as well as make it easier to identify the travellers.
Whilst it seems like a terrifying prospect, it could soon become much more common.
Professor Kevin Warwick has spoken out about what it could mean for the future of travel in light of the recent news regarding the microchip technology.
Three Square Market, a firm in America, recently offered staff the chance to have a £230 chip embedded into their hand for free.
It would then allow them to access files, open doors and pay for meals within the building.
It is expected that up to 50 people may take part in the offer.
Three Square Market’s chief operating officer Patrick McMullan said: “Eventually, this technology will become standardised allowing you to use this as your passport, public transit, all purchasing opportunities.”
Professor Warwick also encouraged the UK to catch up with the technology.
He told the Evening Standard: “I would love to see this technology used as an optional passport ID.
“It might help reduce the queues at passport control and easily identify people who are not terrorists.”
