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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Singapore will extend its automated border clearance service to nationals of the People’s Republic of China.
What does the change mean? Chinese nationals who have visited Singapore at least three times in the previous year may enroll in the enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS).
Background: The eIACS system uses digital facial and fingerprint recognition. The government of Singapore estimates that it takes only eight seconds for travelers to clear immigration using the eIACS. The service is voluntary and free of charge.
BAL Analysis: Automated clearance systems speed travel by reducing airport immigration queues and allowing immigration officers to focus on high-risk travelers.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group in Singapore. For additional information, please contact singapore@bal.com.
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