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What is the change? All foreign visitors to Singapore will be required to scan their thumbprints under a new BioScreen system every time they arrive and depart the country.
What does the change mean? Travelers should expect longer lines at manned airport counters. However, eligible travelers who enroll in the enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS) will be able to bypass the BioScreen process.
Background: BioScreen was piloted at select locations last year and is now being rolled out at all entry and exit points. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said it is introducing the thumbprint scans to strengthen its verification of travelers’ identities.
BAL Analysis: Foreign visitors should expect travel delays at borders as the new system is introduced.
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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