Passport-less Clearance Fully Rolled-Out at Changi Airport
Since 30 September 2024, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has fully implemented passport-less clearance across all four terminals in Changi Airport. Arriving and departing Singapore residents[1] can clear immigration by simply using facial and iris biometrics, without the need to present their passport. All foreign visitors can also enjoy the convenience of passport-less clearance when they depart Singapore.
2. As of 15 October 2024, close to 1.5 million travellers have cleared immigration without having to present a passport under the passport-less clearance initiative.[2] With the full roll-out of passport-less clearance at Changi Airport, the average clearance time for each traveller has been reduced by 60%, from 25 seconds to 10 seconds.
Advisory to travellers
3. All foreign visitors will still need to present their passport for immigration clearance upon arrival in Singapore. They can enjoy passport-less clearance at Changi Airport when they depart.
4. All travellers should still bring along their passport as these may be required for immigration clearance at their destination countries. ICA may also require travellers to produce their passport for verification.
5. The steps for passport-less clearance at the airport automated lanes are explained in the Annex below.
[1] Singapore residents include Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders.
[2] Figure includes travellers who were involved in the trial which started from 5 August 2024.
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
24 OCTOBER 2024
Annex
