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ICA Introduces New BioScreen System At Checkpoints
To enhance the level of security at our checkpoints, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will be introducing a new BioScreen system to capture the thumbprints of visitors arriving and departing at our checkpoints. This will enable ICA to strengthen its verification of the identities of travellers.
2. A successful trial of the BioScreen system at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal was carried out last year. Starting from 20 April 2016, ICA will be introducing the BioScreen system progressively at the passenger halls of the sea and land checkpoints, followed by the air checkpoints, as a lead-up to full implementation eventually in the months ahead.
3. With BioScreen, travellers aged six and above using the manned counters at immigration checkpoints will be required to scan both their thumbprints upon arrival and departure. In the initial phase at the Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints, the BioScreen system will be implemented at the manned counters within the passenger halls. Bioscreen clearance for those travelling by motorcycles, cars and lorries will be implemented at a later date.
Singapore Citizens and Residents
4. Singapore citizens and residents who use the enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS) or automated clearance lanes for departure and arrival will not be affected by the implementation of BioScreen. Eligible Singaporeans and residents are encouraged to use these automated lanes for immigration clearance. Those who use the manned counters at our checkpoints will be required to provide their thumbprints via the BioScreen system.
Foreign Visitors
5. All foreign visitors to Singapore will be required to scan their thumbprints each time they arrive and depart Singapore.
A Safe Travel Experience for All
6. With the implementation of BioScreen, travellers may experience slightly longer immigration clearance times at the checkpoints. ICA will monitor the implementation of BioScreen closely, and will fine-tune and adjust the implementation plans, where necessary. Our officers will assist and advise travellers accordingly. We seek the co-operation of all travellers in keeping Singapore safe and secure.
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
18 APRIL 2016
2. A successful trial of the BioScreen system at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal was carried out last year. Starting from 20 April 2016, ICA will be introducing the BioScreen system progressively at the passenger halls of the sea and land checkpoints, followed by the air checkpoints, as a lead-up to full implementation eventually in the months ahead.
3. With BioScreen, travellers aged six and above using the manned counters at immigration checkpoints will be required to scan both their thumbprints upon arrival and departure. In the initial phase at the Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints, the BioScreen system will be implemented at the manned counters within the passenger halls. Bioscreen clearance for those travelling by motorcycles, cars and lorries will be implemented at a later date.
Singapore Citizens and Residents
4. Singapore citizens and residents who use the enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS) or automated clearance lanes for departure and arrival will not be affected by the implementation of BioScreen. Eligible Singaporeans and residents are encouraged to use these automated lanes for immigration clearance. Those who use the manned counters at our checkpoints will be required to provide their thumbprints via the BioScreen system.
Foreign Visitors
5. All foreign visitors to Singapore will be required to scan their thumbprints each time they arrive and depart Singapore.
A Safe Travel Experience for All
6. With the implementation of BioScreen, travellers may experience slightly longer immigration clearance times at the checkpoints. ICA will monitor the implementation of BioScreen closely, and will fine-tune and adjust the implementation plans, where necessary. Our officers will assist and advise travellers accordingly. We seek the co-operation of all travellers in keeping Singapore safe and secure.
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
18 APRIL 2016