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Passport-less clearance for bus halls at land checkpoints, Marina Bay Cruise Centre from Dec 16

Passport-less clearance will take the form of QR code clearance at the land checkpoints, and token-less clearance at the air and sea checkpoints. PHOTO: ICA

SINGAPORE - The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Dec 11 it would roll out QR code clearance progressively at all automated lanes and special assistance lanes at the bus halls of both Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints.

The move will begin with Tuas Checkpoint from Dec 16.

ICA aims to complete the implementation at both land checkpoints by mid-January 2025.

From Dec 16, Singapore residents - Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders - arriving and departing at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore can clear immigration using their facial and iris biometrics, and do not need to present their passport.

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