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Sydney Airport to add new SmartGates
Sydney Airport has revealed that it is to install additional SmartGates, which use facial recognition technology to speed-up the immigration process. Read full article »
Dubai Airports introduces immigration e-gates
A new biometric-based e-gate system will be rolled out across Dubai Airport to speed up and simplify the immigration process for passengers. Read full article »
Indonesian flag carrier extends ‘Immigration on Board’ service
Passengers flying from China will soon be able to pay for and receive their visa onboard the flight, reducing waiting times upon arrival in Indonesia. Read full article »
UK government report criticises iris scanning e-gates
A report by the Home Affairs Select Committee has criticised the use of iris scanning technology, saying the money would have been better spent on immigration staff. Read full article »
Edinburgh Airport to introduce e-gates
Five e-gates will be installed at Edinburgh Airport in two weeks, in a move that will enhance the immigration process for EU travellers with e-Passports.
Tallinn Airport to introduce automated border processing
Passengers with a biometric-based e-Passport will soon be able to make use of new automated border control gates at Estonia’s Tallinn Airport. Read full article »
HK Frequent Visitor Pass speeds up immigration process
Hong Kong International Airport has extended access to its immigration e-Channel to frequent visitors, offering expedited processing through airport immigration. Read full article »
Taiwan rolls out immigration e-gates
Automated immigration e-gates have been introduced at three airports and one seaport in Taiwan to speed up immigration clearance for Taiwanese citizens.
US to partner with Singapore and South Korea on trusted traveller programme
Bilateral travel agreements between the US and both Singapore and South Korea have been agreed to minimise immigration restrictions between the countries.
In-flight immigration checks to be piloted in Malaysia
The Malaysia Immigration Department is to introduce on-board checks to reduce queuing times at the immigration counters at KLIA’s Low-Cost Carrier Terminal.
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