Passport-less clearance for motorcyclists from Aug 15, air travellers by September

Use of facial and iris scanners at Marina Bay Cruise Centre to start by December

- Andrew Wong

Travellers will be able to enjoy an even easier and fuss-free immigration process at Changi Airport from August.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on July 31 said it will start passport-free clearance trials for arriving Singapore residents at selected automated lanes at Changi Airport Terminal 3 from Aug 5.

ICA expects to fully roll out the feature at all airport terminals by September.

The move, which will allow Singapore residents and departing travellers to clear immigration using facial and iris scanners without having to present their passports, is part of ICA's push to further automate the process and remove the need for passport checks.

Travellers will also be able to clear immigration with such scanners at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre by December.

Meanwhile, QR code immigration clearance at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints will be extended to motorcyclists from August 15 and bus passengers by December. It will be extended for cargo vehicle drivers and passengers by end August.