Hotels are increasingly moving towards digital identity verification for guest check-ins, reducing dependence on physical Aadhaar photocopies and photographs, according to information presented in the report. Under the evolving system, guests may be able to verify their identity through digital methods such as QR codes and OTP-based applications.
Hotel check-ins have traditionally involved guests submitting identification documents, including Aadhaar photocopies, and in some cases photographs. The shift towards digital verification is intended to make the process more convenient while reducing the need to carry or submit physical copies of identity documents.
QR Codes and OTP-Based Verification
Under the digital verification approach described in the report, hotels may authenticate guests through QR codes and OTP-based applications.
The system is expected to simplify identity checks at check-in and reduce the need for photocopies. Instead of handing over a physical Aadhaar copy, guests could complete verification digitally through supported systems.
The report says the change is particularly relevant for frequent travellers who may otherwise face inconvenience when a hotel asks for a photocopy that they do not already have with them.
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UIDAI is working to streamline identity verification and encourage greater use of digital methods, according to the report.
The move towards digital hotel check-ins is presented as part of a broader effort to make guest verification easier. The screenshots, however, do not specify a mandatory nationwide implementation date or state that every hotel has already shifted to the new system.
The available information indicates that hotels may use digital verification methods, with the transition reducing reliance on document photocopies rather than eliminating identity checks altogether.
Digital Check-Ins Could Improve Privacy
The report also points to privacy and security benefits from reducing the use of physical identity documents.
Fewer photocopies could mean less physical handling and storage of personal information, potentially lowering the exposure of sensitive data while making hotel check-ins more convenient.
The shift therefore focuses on changing the method of verification rather than removing the requirement for guests to establish their identity. Digital authentication through QR codes and OTP-based systems is expected to offer hotels another way to carry out the necessary checks.
For travellers, the practical effect could be a smoother check-in process with less dependence on paper copies of Aadhaar and other documents, as digital verification becomes more widely used by hotels.
