Starting next year, travelers to Singapore won't need passports anymore.

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Starting next year, travelers to Singapore won't need passports anymore.

The Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has announced that starting from 2024, both Singaporeans and tourists won't require passports for immigration procedures in the country.

Starting next year, travelers to Singapore won't need passports anymore.

Both residents and visitors to Singapore can undergo immigration procedures by scanning QR codes at land checkpoints if traveling by car or utilizing the Automated Border Control System (ABCS) at passenger halls when traveling by air.

ICA stated that manual immigration counters to Singapore at all checkpoints will gradually be replaced by around 800 automated lanes utilizing ABCS from Q1 2024.

The ABCS lanes will employ biometrics for clearance. This is part of the New Clearance Concept (NCC) introduced by ICA in 2019 to expedite customs and immigration procedures more efficiently and securely.

Special support lanes, launched at Changi Airport's passenger terminals in Singapore in December 2022, enabling group entry procedures, are set to expand to more control stations by the end of this year.

On the road checkpoints, the ICA has been testing the Automated Passenger In-Car Clearance System (APICS) since 2022, with about 94% of passengers able to use the system without staff assistance. APICS is expected to roll out in phases starting early 2024.

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MytourMay 31st, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new immigration procedures for travelers to Singapore starting in 2024?

Starting in 2024, both Singaporeans and tourists will no longer need passports for immigration procedures. Travelers can use QR codes at land checkpoints or the Automated Border Control System (ABCS) at air terminals to streamline their entry into Singapore.

How will the Automated Border Control System improve immigration efficiency in Singapore?

The Automated Border Control System (ABCS) is designed to improve immigration efficiency by replacing manual counters with around 800 automated lanes that utilize biometric technology for faster and more secure clearance at all checkpoints starting in Q1 2024.

Will there be any changes to immigration lanes at Changi Airport in Singapore?

Yes, the special support lanes introduced at Changi Airport's passenger terminals in December 2022 will be expanded to more control stations by the end of this year, facilitating smoother entry for travelers and groups.

What is the Automated Passenger In-Car Clearance System being tested in Singapore?

The Automated Passenger In-Car Clearance System (APICS) is being tested at road checkpoints, allowing passengers to complete immigration procedures from their vehicles. About 94% of passengers have used the system without assistance, with a phased rollout expected to begin in early 2024.

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