Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority is implementing a new contactless immigration clearance system for motorcyclists and pillion riders, transitioning from fingerprint scans to iris and facial recognition. Starting at the Woodlands Checkpoint, the initiative aims to speed up border crossings and improve efficiency by removing the need for physical contact with biometric scanners. This development is a key component of the New Clearance Concept, designed to provide a more seamless and secure experience for the thousands of travelers crossing land borders daily.
- The new clearance system utilizes iris and facial recognition technology instead of traditional fingerprint scanning.
- Implementation begins at Woodlands Checkpoint, with plans to expand the technology to Tuas Checkpoint later.
- Travelers are required to remove helmets, masks, and sunglasses to allow the cameras to accurately scan their features.
- First-time visitors or those whose biometrics are not yet in the system will undergo a one-time enrolment process at the manual counters.
- The contactless process is designed to be faster and more hygienic than the previous M-BIKES system.
- The initiative is part of a broader effort to automate border clearance for all travelers entering and leaving Singapore.
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