Around 1.5 million travellers have used the system at the airport, with the average clearance time for each falling from 25 seconds to 10 seconds.
A traveller using passport-less clearance at Changi Airport Terminal 3's arrival hall on Oct 24, 2024. has been fully implemented across all of Changi Airport 's four terminals since Sep 30, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said on Thursday .
“With automated clearance being the norm at our checkpoints, our officers are now redeployed to take on higher-value job roles, such as interviewing and profiling, to safeguard Singapore's borders,” he said. A sign on an automated immigration clearance gantry at Changi Airport Terminal 3 directing travellers to look up at a facial scanner. Under the initiative, arriving and departing Singapore residents – which include Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders – can clear immigration solely by using their facial and iris biometrics.
“All foreign visitors will still need to present their passport for immigration clearance upon arrival in Singapore,” the ICA reminded travellers. “It’s really cool actually. I wish other countries, especially in the region, will start adopting the system,” said the 38-year-old who travels abroad frequently for work.
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