Changi Airport Implements Passport-Free Immigration with Biometrics

Singapore's Changi Airport introduces a passport-less system using facial and iris recognition, significantly reducing immigration clearance time.

The new biometric system at Changi Airport has been fully operational across all four terminals since September 30, 2024.
As of mid-October, approximately 1.5 million travelers have used the passport-less clearance, cutting average processing time by 60%.
The initiative allows Singapore residents and departing foreign visitors to clear immigration using only facial and iris biometrics.
Children under six years old and arriving foreign visitors still need to use passports due to biometric verification limitations.
The system's efficiency allows immigration officers to focus on higher-value tasks such as interviewing and profiling travelers.