Passengers are now arriving, thanks to new ‘token-less clearance’ program Singapore‘S Changi Airport Will be able to enjoy uninterrupted journey. According to this program, people who are eligible will be able to enter the country without a passport. They just have to use the biometric process of eyes and face.

At the moment, reports suggest that the system is being tested at Terminal 3 – where passengers can clear immigration using only their biometric data. By December 2024, the program will expand to all terminals in Changi, Seletar Airport and even Marina Bay Cruise Centre.

It is a part of Singapore’s new clearance concept which was launched in May. Authorities aim to have 95% of passengers use the automated lanes by early 2026, eliminating the need for traditional passport checks altogether.

According to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), this technology can reduce immigration waiting times by up to 40%, making the travel experience even better. In the first 15 days of the program itself, 15 lakh passengers had benefited.

ICA Commander Alan Kuo says this new system will allow staff to focus on more important tasks such as security profiling. This is especially important as ridership continues to grow and the workforce ages.

However, it is important to note that foreign visitors are still required to show a passport upon arrival, but can enjoy the ease of passport-free clearance when departing. With Changi Airport leading the way, this groundbreaking biometric clearance system promises to enhance the travel experience in Singapore and also set a new standard for airports around the world.

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