Yes, Singapore immigration plans to scan your face instead of your
passport
No, that does not mean you can leave it at home just yet
Last week the internet was abuzz with talk that Singapore's commercial
Changi airport was no longer going to require passports for clearance
at immigration. Although it is true the paper documentation will be
replaced by biometric measures, it's not quite time to pack the
document away.
The news came through as Singapore passed its Immigration Amendment
Bill which, among other things, enables the use of end-to-end
biometric clearance at airports and checkpoints, beginning in the
first half of 2024.
"Singapore will be one of the first few countries in the world to
introduce automated, passport-free immigration clearance," said
minister for communications and information Josephine Teo in a wrap-up
speech for the bill. Teo did concede that Dubai had such clearance for
select enrolled travelers, but there was no assurance of other
countries planning similar actions.
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Another consideration for why passports will likely remain relevant in Singapore airports is for checking in with airlines. Airlines check
passports not just to confirm identity, but also visas and more.
Airlines are often held responsible for stranded passengers so will
likely be required to confirm travelers have the documentation
required to enter their destination.
https://www.theregister.com/2023/10/02/singapore_face_scan_passports/
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