Starlink Mandates Passport and Biometric Verification for International Travel

SpaceX has implemented a new 'travel registration' policy for Starlink users intending to use their satellite internet services outside their registered home country. According to updates on the Starlink support page, customers must submit personal details including their full legal name, nationality, date of birth, passport number, a copy of their passport, and a live portrait selfie via the Starlink app. Failure to complete this verification process within a specified timeframe, reported as 25 days by some users, will result in service suspension while abroad. This requirement applies to all international usage, affecting subscribers with portable hardware like the Starlink Mini, even if they have not recently traveled. While similar biometric verification was previously enforced in specific markets such as African nations due to local regulations, this latest update appears to target global users, particularly those in the US and Canada. The move aims to ensure compliance with international telecommunications regulations, though it has caused confusion among long-term subscribers. SpaceX has not yet provided an official comment regarding the widespread rollout of this stringent identity verification measure.