Visa Wizard
The machine readable zone in a passport
The symbol indicating this is an E-passport with a chip in it
Diplomatic or Official Passport
If you hold a valid diplomatic or official passport from any eligible country, it does not need to contain a digital photograph or integrated computer chip.
Please note all diplomatic and official passport holders traveling on official business must obtain visas before traveling to the U.S. Only diplomatic and official passport holders on personal travel may use the VWP.
The only requirement is that your passport must be machine readable.
A machine-readable passport has two lines of text with letters, numbers and chevrons (<<<<) at the bottom of the personal information page, along with the bearer's picture:
Please examine your passport carefully to determine if it meets this requirement. If you have any doubts, please check with the passport-issuing agency of your country of nationality.
Does your passport meet these VWP criteria?