# Automated border control system
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{{short description|Type of automated self-service barrier}}
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thumb|The typical work-flow of an automatic border control system (eGate)[{{cite web|url=https://blog.protocolbench.org/2013/08/automatic-border-control-systems-egate|title=Automatic Border Control Systems (eGate)|last=Funke|first=Holger|work=blog.protocolbench.org|date=22 August 2013}}]
'''Automated border control systems''' ('''ABC''') or '''eGates''' are automated self-service barriers which use data stored in a chip in [biometric passport](/source/biometric_passport)s along with a photo or fingerprint taken at the time of entering the eGates to verify the passport holder's identity. Travellers undergo biometric verification using [facial](/source/Facial_recognition_system) or [iris recognition](/source/iris_recognition), fingerprints, or a combination of modalities. After the identification process is complete and the passport holder's identity is verified, a physical barrier such as a gate or turnstile opens to permit passage. If the passport holder's identification is not verified or if the system malfunctions, then the gate or turnstile does not open and an immigration officer will meet the person. E-gates came about in the early 2000s as an automated method of reading the then-newly [ICAO](/source/ICAO)-mandated [e-passports](/source/Biometric_passport).
All eGate systems require the use of an e-passport that is [machine readable](/source/Machine-readable_passport) or an [identity card](/source/identity_card). Some countries permit only specific nationalities to use the automated border crossing systems, e.g. [EU](/source/European_Union)/[EEA](/source/European_Economic_Area)/[Swiss](/source/Swiss_passport) citizens or [AUS](/source/Australian_passport)/[CAN](/source/Canadian_passport)/[JPN](/source/Japanese_passport)/[KOR](/source/South_Korean_passport)/[MYS](/source/Malaysian_passport)/[NZL](/source/New_Zealand_passport)/[SGP](/source/Singaporean_passport)/[UK](/source/British_passport)/[US](/source/United_States_passport) passport bearers, etc. For all other nationalities, citizens must go to immigration officers to be questioned and then have their passports [stamped](/source/passport_stamp). They come in different configurations, including a gate, kiosk and gate, or mantrap kiosk, and the process for each setup is the same for departing and arriving passengers.
In the gate configuration, an incoming passenger places their passport data page either on or under a scanner, looks at a camera that will take a live picture to compare to the picture in the passport, and walks through a set of barriers that will open if the citizen's identity is verified. At either the passport scan or photo stage, if either identity cannot be verified or a malfunction happens, an immigration officer will step in at that point. Fingerprint and/or iris scans can also be taken depending on the system.[{{cite web|last=Staff|url=https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/using-epassport-gates-airport-border-control|title=Using ePassport gates at airport border control|publisher=Northern Ireland Government|access-date=22 July 2020}}] In the kiosk and gate configuration, a passenger approaches a kiosk for a facial, finger and passport scan. They then proceed to a set of doors and pass through using their fingerprint. In the mantrap kiosk configuration, a passenger walks through a first set of barriers to a kiosk for a facial, finger and passport scan. They then proceed out through a second set of barriers.
The number of e-gate units deployed globally is expected to triple from 1,100 in 2013 to more than 3,200 in 2018, according to a 2014 report by Acuity Market Intelligence. Most e-gates have been deployed in airports in [Europe](/source/Europe), [Australia](/source/Australia) and [Asia](/source/Asia).[{{Cite news|url=https://www.secureidnews.com/news-item/e-gates-ease-and-secure-international-travel/|title=E-Gates ease and secure international travel - SecureIDNews|work=SecureIDNews|access-date=7 February 2018|language=en-US}}]
==Privacy issues==
Automated border control systems typically collect personal information such as the information on the biometric page of the passport: name, sex, date of birth, passport number, passport photograph, nationality, and the country of origin of the passport.
Other information may also be collected, such as travel details, and the facial biometric template.
Travellers' passport booklets are typically no longer stamped if they are processed by eGates.
==Australia==
[[File:SmartGateDeparturesSYD.jpg|thumb|SmartGate departure gates at [Sydney Airport](/source/Sydney_Airport)]]
'''[SmartGate](/source/SmartGate)''' is an automated self-service [border control](/source/border_control) system operated by the [Australian Border Force](/source/Australian_Border_Force) and located at immigration checkpoints in arrival halls in eight Australian international airports. SmartGates allow [Australian ePassport](/source/Australian_passport) holders and [ePassport](/source/ePassport) holders of a number of other countries to clear immigration controls more rapidly, and to enhance travel security by performing passport control checks electronically.[{{Cite news|url=http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2015/07/new-smartgate-aims-to-decrease-airport-queues.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116204923/http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2015/07/new-smartgate-aims-to-decrease-airport-queues.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 January 2017|title=New SmartGate aims to decrease airport queues|newspaper=Newshub|access-date=15 January 2017}}] SmartGate uses [facial recognition technology](/source/facial_recognition_technology) to verify the traveller's identity against the data stored in the chip in their [biometric passport](/source/biometric_passport), as well as checking against immigration databases.
Travellers require a biometric passport to use SmartGate as it uses information from the passport (such as photograph, name and date of birth) and in the respective countries' databases (i.e. banned travellers database) to decide whether to grant entry or departure from Australia or to generate a referral to a customs agent.[{{Cite web|url=http://www.customs.govt.nz/features/smartgate/howsmartgateworks/Pages/default.aspx|title=New Zealand Customs Service : How does SmartGate work?|website=www.customs.govt.nz|access-date=15 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320124138/http://www.customs.govt.nz/features/smartgate/howsmartgateworks/Pages/default.aspx|archive-date=20 March 2017|url-status=dead}}]
===Eligibility===
The SmartGates require travellers to look as much like their passport photo as possible, which may require removing accessories such as glasses, hats, or masks when using the SmartGate.
==== Requirements ====
Departing travellers, regardless of age and nationality, can use the SmartGates if they have an ePassport or machine-readable passport and can independently use the machine.[{{Cite web |title=Departure SmartGates |url=https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/smartgates/departures |access-date=August 7, 2023 |website=Australian Border Force}}]
As of June 2025, previous eligibility criteria for arriving travellers based on nationality have been removed. All travellers holding an ePassport or machine-readable passport are now eligible to use arrival SmartGates - regardless of nationality.
Children aged seven and over may also use arrival SmartGates and kiosks when entering Australia, provided they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, possess an ePassport, and are taller than 110 cm.[{{cite web |website=Australian Border Force |title=Who can use SmartGates |url=https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/smartgate/arrivals/who-can-use-smartgates |access-date=18 June 2025}}]
==== Exceptions ====
There are a number of notable exceptions when entering and departing Australia and using SmartGate.[{{Cite web|title=Arrivals SmartGates|url=https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/smartgates/arrivals|access-date=9 January 2019|website=www.abf.gov.au}}]
* If airline crew meet the above requirements they are also eligible to use SmartGate or they may continue to use the "crew lane".
* Australian and New Zealand citizens travelling on military orders may not use SmartGate upon arrival.
==== Locations ====
In Australia, SmartGates are available at the ten following international airports:
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* [Adelaide](/source/Adelaide_Airport)
* [Avalon](/source/Avalon_Airport)
* [Brisbane](/source/Brisbane_Airport)
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* [Gold Coast](/source/Gold_Coast_Airport)
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===History===
The first trials of SmartGate began in 2002 with [Qantas](/source/Qantas) aircrews.[{{Cite web|url=http://www.rogerclarke.com/DV/SmartGate.html|title=Roger Clarke's 'SmartGate'|website=www.rogerclarke.com|access-date=15 January 2017}}] The trials were expanded in 2004 to include over 1,000 Qantas platinum frequent flyers, and in 2007 it was launched to the public at [Brisbane Airport](/source/Brisbane_Airport).[{{cite web | url=https://www.bahrainairport.bh/passports-visas | title=Passports & Visas }}]
==Brazil==
[Brazil](/source/Brazil) has eGates at [Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport](/source/Rio_de_Janeiro%2FGale%C3%A3o_International_Airport)[{{cite web | url=https://www.traveldailynews.com/regional-news/new-automated-border-control-solution-will-facilitate-passenger-flow-at-riogaleao-in-rio-de-janeiro/ | title=New Automated Border Control solution will facilitate passenger flow at RIOgaleão in Rio de Janeiro| date=24 June 2016}}] and [São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport](/source/S%C3%A3o_Paulo%2FGuarulhos_International_Airport).[{{cite web | url=https://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsso-paulo-airport-to-implement-advanced-automated-border-control-technology-4295432/?cf-view | title=São Paulo Airport to implement advanced automated border control technology| date=16 June 2014}}]
==Canada==
{{More citations needed section|date=August 2022}}
[[File:Smartgate at Vancouver International Airport (October 2018).jpg|thumb|Kiosks at [Vancouver International Airport](/source/Vancouver_International_Airport) (2018).]]
Most major Canadian airports use Primary Inspection Kiosks to screen returning Canadian citizens and permanent residents. These machines have meant that there is no longer a requirement at most major airports to complete a customs declaration form for returning citizens and residents. These machines take a photo, but may also require a fingerprint if the individual is not Canadian citizen.[{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Canada Border Services Agency |date=17 March 2017 |title=Primary Inspection Kiosks |url=https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/pik-bip-eng.html |access-date=5 January 2022 |website=www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca}}] These machines have been heavily criticized by travellers as the setup of these machines creates disruptive passenger flow (as opposed to eGates elsewhere), in addition to the printing of the receipt at the end of the inspection process, negating the original intent of cutting the use of paper.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}
Travellers must present their receipt obtained from the Primary Inspection Kiosk to a border officer, who will triage in seconds, whether the traveller needs to line up to speak with a border officer for further questioning. The border officer assigned to triage may ask the traveller a question or two, but often directs passengers almost immediately after seeing the traveller's form.
eGates were introduced in Terminal 1 of [Toronto Pearson International Airport](/source/Toronto_Pearson_International_Airport) in June 2022 as part of a pilot project with the aim of reducing delays.[{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8941730/toronto-pearson-airport-egates-terminal-1/|title=Toronto Pearson Airport testing new eGates at Terminal 1 for 'smoother, faster experience' | Globalnews.ca|website=Global News}}] eGates, however, still require travellers to speak to a border officer after completing their declaration.[{{Cite web|title=Declare your travel information at an airport kiosk or eGate: How to use the kiosks and eGate|date=29 January 2022 |access-date=14 October 2022|url=https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/border-tech-frontiere/how-comment-eng.html}}]
Members of the [NEXUS](/source/NEXUS) program for trusted travellers may use a special lane with different requirements for identification.[{{Cite web|last=Government of Canada|first=Canada Border Services Agency|date=25 October 2019|title=NEXUS Air: 2. How to use NEXUS facial verification kiosks|url=https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/kiosk-eng.html|access-date=5 January 2022|website=www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca}}]
==China==
thumb|E-channel at Beijing Daxing International Airport
'''E-channel''' [{{cite web |author1=中华人民共和国广州出入境边防总站 |title=白云边检站自助通道（e-channel）使用说明 |url=http://www.gzbjzz.gov.cn/cn/info_14876.aspx?itemid=43762 |access-date=2019-06-04 |archive-date=2019-07-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724005940/http://www.gzbjzz.gov.cn/cn/info_14876.aspx?itemid=43762|language=zh-cn}}] is a self-service immigration clearance system established by [China Immigration Inspection](/source/China_Immigration_Inspection) at mainland China's entry and exit ports. This system compares the biometric features of eligible travelers with the biometric information stored in their travel documents or registered with the border inspection authorities, directly completing identity verification and document inspection. The entire process takes an average of 6 to 10 seconds.
===Eligibility===
====Requirements====
*Aged 7 or above;
*Height above 1.2 meters;
*Have registered facial and fingerprint data;
*Holders of the following valid documents:[{{cite web |title=答"移"解问｜哪些人可以通过边检快捷通道通关？_腾讯新闻 |url=https://news.qq.com/rain/a/20230519A074R800 |language=zh-CN |date=2023-05-19}}]
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*[Chinese passport](/source/Chinese_passport)
*[Exit-Entry Permits for Traveling to and from Hong Kong and Macao](/source/Hong_Kong_and_Macao_Travel_Permit) with valid endorsement
*[Taiwan Travel Permit](/source/Taiwan_Travel_Permit) with valid endorsement(Excluding Tour Group (L) endorsement）
* {{Interlanguage link| Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao for official purposes |zh| 因公往來香港澳門特別行政區通行證}} with multiple valid endorsement
*[Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Resident](/source/Mainland_Travel_Permit_for_Hong_Kong_and_Macao_Resident)1
*[Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Resident (non-Chinese Citizen)](/source/Mainland_Travel_Permit_for_Hong_Kong_and_Macao_Resident)1
*[Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Resident](/source/Mainland_Travel_Permit_for_Taiwan_Resident)1
*[Exit and Entry Permit](/source/Exit_and_Entry_Permit_(China)) valid for one year multiple exit and entry (usable only at designated checkpoint both manual or automatic inspection channels)1
*Foreign ePassport with a Residence Permit For Foreigner in The People's Republic of China valid for more than 6 months1
*Foreign Passport (ePassport and other types of machine readable passport) with one of following documents:
**[Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card](/source/Foreign_Permanent_Resident_ID_Card)1
**For foreign airline crew, a passport eligible for visa-free entry or hold a crew visa (C), work visa (Z), or residence permit valid for more than one year.1
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1 - Holders of the above documents should apply and register facial and fingerprint data at designated checkpoints.[{{cite news |title=快捷通道信息采集备案点落地无锡 |url=http://js.news.cn/20250606/384ee9d96f144ee69064088b3b57f406/c.html |accessdate=2025-06-30 |work=Wuxi Daily |date=2025-06-06}}]
Foreigners who meets the above requirements to entry via E-channel, may be exempted from filling in the [Arrival Card](/source/Arrival_Card).[{{cite news |title=Announcement on Implementing 10 New Measures to Support the Expansion of Opening-up and Serve High-quality Development |url=https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147468/c187308/content.html |access-date=3 November 2025 |work=National Immigration Administration}}]
==== Document-Free Channel====
Starting November 20, 2024, individuals aged 14 or above who hold the specified documents and have had their facial and fingerprint information registered may use facial recognition in place of presenting documents to pass through the Document-Free Channel at [Shenzhen Bay Port](/source/Shenzhen_Bay_Port) or [Zhuhai Gongbei Port](/source/Gongbei_Port_of_Entry)[{{Cite web|title= Announcement of Exit and Entry Administration, P.R.C. on Launch of 'Document-Free' Channels at Ports of Shenzhen Bay and Gongbei on a Trial Basis|url=https://www.nia.gov.cn/n794014/n1050181/n1050484/c1683420/content.html|website=[National Immigration Administration](/source/National_Immigration_Administration)|date=2024-11-15|language=zh-cn|access-date=2024-11-15}}][{{Cite news|url=https://www.i-cable.com/新聞資訊/289443|title=港澳內地居民下周三起 深圳灣、珠海拱北口岸可「免出示證件」過關|work=香港有線新聞|date=2024-11-15|language=zh-hk|accessdate=2024-11-15}}] Since November 5, 2025, "Document-Free Channel" is started to apply at 12 checkpoints open for navigation and passage with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions.[{{cite web|url=http://www.gcs.gov.mo/showNews.php?PageLang=C&DataUcn=120518|title=港珠澳大橋澳門口岸管理區軟硬件基本就緒 三地談判跨境車配額交通安排迎接大橋開通|access-date=2017-12-22|archive-date=2020-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106213622/https://www.gcs.gov.mo/showNews.php?PageLang=C&DataUcn=120518}}] [Hengqin Port](/source/Hengqin_Port),[{{cite web|url=http://www.zhuhai.gov.cn/xw/xwzx_44483/zhyw/201512/t20151211_14192077.html|title=落实国务院《珠海口岸查验机制创新试点方案》工作推进会在珠海市举行 珠海为全国口岸查验机制改革趟路试水|publisher=|access-date=2017-07-05|archive-date=2019-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511084100/http://www.zhuhai.gov.cn/xw/xwzx_44483/zhyw/201512/t20151211_14192077.html}}] and [Qingmao Port](/source/Qingmao_Port).[{{cite web|url=http://www.gcs.gov.mo/showNews.php?PageLang=C&DataUcn=95448|title=治安警察局與內地公安部出入境管理局探討青茂口岸通關便利措施取得良好進展|publisher=|access-date=2015-12-18|archive-date=2020-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106155620/https://www.gcs.gov.mo/showNews.php?PageLang=C&DataUcn=95448}}] At the mainland China-Hong Kong border, the new joint inspection building at [Huanggang Port](/source/Huanggang_Port)([Lok Ma Chau Control Point](/source/Lok_Ma_Chau_Control_Point)) [{{cite news|publisher=明报|title=配合大灣區 深圳調整定位 皇崗口岸重建 擬與港兩地一檢|date=2018-05-16|url=https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B/article/20190516/s00013/1557944334970/%E9%85%8D%E5%90%88%E5%A4%A7%E7%81%A3%E5%8D%80-%E6%B7%B1%E5%9C%B3%E8%AA%BF%E6%95%B4%E5%AE%9A%E4%BD%8D-%E7%9A%87%E5%B4%97%E5%8F%A3%E5%B2%B8%E9%87%8D%E5%BB%BA-%E6%93%AC%E8%88%87%E6%B8%AF%E5%85%A9%E5%9C%B0%E4%B8%80%E6%AA%A2|accessdate=2019-09-12|archive-date=2019-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630154219/https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%25E4%25B8%25AD%25E5%259C%258B/article/20190516/s00013/1557944334970/%25E9%2585%258D%25E5%2590%2588%25E5%25A4%25A7%25E7%2581%25A3%25E5%258D%2580-%25E6%25B7%25B1%25E5%259C%25B3%25E8%25AA%25BF%25E6%2595%25B4%25E5%25AE%259A%25E4%25BD%258D-%25E7%259A%2587%25E5%25B4%2597%25E5%258F%25A3%25E5%25B2%25B8%25E9%2587%258D%25E5%25BB%25BA-%25E6%2593%25AC%25E8%2588%2587%25E6%25B8%25AF%25E5%2585%25A9%25E5%259C%25B0%25E4%25B8%2580%25E6%25AA%25A2}}] under construction and the planned new joint inspection building at [Shatoujiao Port](/source/Shatoujiao_Port)([Sha Tau Kok Control Point](/source/Sha_Tau_Kok_Control_Point)) [{{Cite web|title=深港政府積極研究口岸合作查驗|url=http://www.news.gov.hk/chi/2023/05/20230517/20230517_152743_528.html|access-date=2023-05-18|website=香港政府新闻网|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2023-05-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521082143/https://www.news.gov.hk/chi/2023/05/20230517/20230517_152743_528.html}}]
are proposed to adopt this system.
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Travelers using the Joint Inspection Automated Channel only need to present the documents required by their destination. For example, Macanese travelers wishing to enter mainland China must present the [Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents](/source/Mainland_Travel_Permit_for_Hong_Kong_and_Macao_Residents), and when they return to Macao, they should present their [Macau Resident Identity Card](/source/Macau_Resident_Identity_Card).
The following are the eligible users and documents for Joint Inspection Automated Channel:
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| [Exit-Entry Permits for Traveling to and from Hong Kong and Macao](/source/Hong_Kong_and_Macao_Travel_Permit) with valid endorsement, {{Interlanguage link| Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao for official purposes |zh| 因公往來香港澳門特別行政區通行證}} with multiple valid endorsement
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|{{MAC}} C
|[Macau Resident Identity Card](/source/Macau_Resident_Identity_Card), [Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Resident](/source/Mainland_Travel_Permit_for_Hong_Kong_and_Macao_Resident),[Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese Citizens)](/source/Mainland_Travel_Permit_for_Hong_Kong_and_Macao_Resident)
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|{{HKG}} C M
|[Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card](/source/Hong_Kong_Permanent_Identity_Card), [Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Resident](/source/Mainland_Travel_Permit_for_Hong_Kong_and_Macao_Resident),[Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese Citizens)](/source/Mainland_Travel_Permit_for_Hong_Kong_and_Macao_Resident)
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|{{TWN}}C M{{notetag|Not eligible at [Qingmao Port](/source/Qingmao_Port)[{{Cite web|title=合作查驗自助通道（合作快捷查驗通道）適用人員|url=https://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/cht/pdf/Co-CheckPoint.pdf|access-date=2024-09-17|website=澳門特別行政區政府治安警察局|language=zh-mo|archive-date=2024-09-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916165154/https://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/cht/pdf/Co-CheckPoint.pdf}}]}}
| [Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Resident](/source/Mainland_Travel_Permit_for_Taiwan_Resident)
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| OtherC M V {{notetag| [Hengqin Port](/source/Hengqin_Port) only [{{cite web|url=https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/dmnhleKpX9urbRXadtjhVA|author=横琴口岸|title=今日起，横琴口岸通关有新变化}}]}}
| [Macau Resident Identity Card](/source/Macau_Resident_Identity_Card),ePassport
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C——Should register facial and fingerprint data to [China Immigration Inspection](/source/China_Immigration_Inspection).
M——Should register facial and fingerprint data to [Public Security Police Force](/source/Public_Security_Police_Force).
V——Have [Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card](/source/Foreign_Permanent_Resident_ID_Card), or Residence Permit For Foreigner in The People's Republic of China valid for more than 6 month, or [Macau Resident Identity Card](/source/Macau_Resident_Identity_Card) and multiple-entry Chinese visa valid for more than 6 month.
== European Union and Schengen Area ==
The [European Union](/source/European_Union) funded project '''FastPass''', one of the [Seventh Framework Programs](/source/Framework_Programs_for_Research_and_Technological_Development) (FP7), aims to develop and demonstrate a harmonized, modular reference system for European automated border crossing points.[{{Cite web|url=http://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.enat_projects_and_good_practices.1803|title=FastPass - EU project on e-gates for passenger transport {{!}} ENAT|website=www.accessibletourism.org|language=en|access-date=7 February 2018}}] Another FP7 project is the ABC4EU project, the primary goal of which is to make border control more flexible by enhancing the workflow and harmonizing the functionalities of ABC e-gates.[{{Cite journal|date=1 September 2016|title=Automated border control e-gates and facial recognition systems|journal=Computers & Security|language=en|volume=62|pages=49–72|doi=10.1016/j.cose.2016.07.001|issn=0167-4048|last1=Sanchez Del Rio|first1=Jose|last2=Moctezuma|first2=Daniela|last3=Conde|first3=Cristina|last4=Martin De Diego|first4=Isaac|last5=Cabello|first5=Enrique|doi-access=free}}]
Most ABC systems in member states of the [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area) (EEA) (which includes all the [member states of the European Union](/source/Member_state_of_the_European_Union) together with the [EFTA](/source/EFTA) states of [Iceland](/source/Iceland), [Liechtenstein](/source/Liechtenstein) and [Norway](/source/Norway)) and in [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland) are available for citizens of the EEA and Switzerland to use since, according to Council Regulation (EC) No 2252–2004, all passports and travel documents issued by EFTA and EU member states shall comply with minimum security standards, and passports must incorporate a storage medium (a chip) that contains the holder's facial image and fingerprints.[{{Cite web|url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2004/2252/oj/eng|title=L_2004385EN.01000101.xml|website=eur-lex.europa.eu}}]
It was planned that, except for Denmark, Ireland and the UK (which is no longer an EU member state), [EU passports](/source/Passports_of_the_European_Union) would have digital imaging and [fingerprint](/source/fingerprint) scan biometrics placed on their RFID chips.[{{cite web|url=http://www.arena.uio.no/publications/working-papers2006/papers/wp06_11.xml|title=Decision-making under Pressure: The Negotiation of the Biometric Passports Regulation in the Council|author=Jonathan P. Aus|date=25 September 2006|publisher=Arena.uio.no|language=no|accessdate=8 September 2010}}] This combination of [biometrics](/source/biometrics) aims to create an unrivalled level of security and protection against fraudulent identification papers. Technical specifications for the new passports have been established by the European Commission.[[http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/news/intro/news_0606_en.htm EC News article] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090109042327/http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/news/intro/news_0606_en.htm |date=9 January 2009 }} about the relevant regulations: Council Regulation (EC) 2252/2004, Commission Decision C(2005)409 adopted on 28 February 2005 and Commission Decision C(2006)2909 adopted on 28 June 2006] The specifications are binding for the [Schengen agreement](/source/Schengen_agreement) parties, i.e. the EU countries, except Ireland and the UK, and three of the four [European Free Trade Association](/source/European_Free_Trade_Association) countries – Iceland, Norway and Switzerland.[[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32004R2252:EN:NOT Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004] of 13 December 2004, see preamble 10–14] These countries were obliged to implement machine readable facial images in the passports by 28 August 2006, and fingerprints by 29 June 2009.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} According to EU requirements, only nations that are signatories to the [Schengen acquis](/source/Schengen_acquis) are required to add fingerprint biometrics.[{{cite journal|date=29 December 2004|title=COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States|url=http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2004/l_385/l_38520041229en00010006.pdf|journal=Official Journal of the European Union|access-date=6 October 2010}}]
===Austria===
[Vienna International Airport](/source/Vienna_International_Airport) have been using the E Gates automated border control system given from [Secunet](/source/Secunet_Security_Networks) to provide a very convenient and efficient border control system.
Citizens of the [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area), [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland) and [Monaco](/source/Monaco) who hold a valid biometric passport may use the E-Gates to enter Austria.
===Belgium===
Passengers who are over 12 years old and have an electronic passport from one of the following countries may use the eGates:[{{Cite web |title=Border control at the airport |url=https://www.brusselsairport.be/en/passengers/your-travel-planner/border-control |access-date=7 August 2023 |website=Brussels Airport}}]
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* {{Flagicon|EU}} [European Union](/source/Passports_of_the_European_Union)
* {{Flagicon|Canada}} [Canada](/source/Canadian_passport)
* {{flagicon|Iceland}} [Iceland](/source/Iceland_passport)
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* {{flagicon|Liechtenstein}} [Liechtenstein](/source/Liechtenstein_passport)
* {{flagicon|Monaco}} [Monaco](/source/Monaco_passport)
* {{flagicon|Norway}} [Norway](/source/Norway_passport)
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* {{flagicon|CHE}} [Switzerland](/source/Swiss_passport)
* {{flagicon|GBR}} [United Kingdom](/source/British_passport)
* {{Flagicon|USA}} [United States](/source/United_States_passport)
|}This service is currently available only at [Brussels International Airport](/source/Brussels_International_Airport) as of 2024.
===Bulgaria===
At [Sofia Airport](/source/Sofia_Airport) Terminal 2, eGates are available for passengers aged 18 and older from one of the following countries may use the eGates:
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* {{Flagicon|EU}} [European Union](/source/Passports_of_the_European_Union)
* {{flagicon|Iceland}} [Iceland](/source/Iceland_passport)
* {{flagicon|Liechtenstein}} [Liechtenstein](/source/Liechtenstein_passport)
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* {{flagicon|Norway}} [Norway](/source/Norway_passport)
* {{flagicon|CHE}} [Switzerland](/source/Swiss_passport)
* {{flagicon|GBR}} [United Kingdom](/source/British_passport)
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|} After a Non-EU/EEA citizens clears the e-gate, border control officers next to the eGates are required to stamp passports.
===Cyprus===
'''BorderXpress''' are operated by [Cyprus Port and Marine Police](/source/Cyprus_Port_and_Marine_Police) at [Larnaca International Airport](/source/Larnaca_International_Airport) and [Paphos International Airport](/source/Paphos_International_Airport).{{citation needed|date=July 2023}}
The gates used facial recognition to verify the user's identity against the data stored in the chip in travellers' biometric passports.
The system can be used by the following passport holders, aged 12 and over.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}}
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*{{flagicon|AND}} [Andorra](/source/Andorran_passport)
*{{flagicon|EUR}} [European Union](/source/European_Union_passport)
*{{flagicon|ISL}} [Iceland](/source/Icelandic_passport)
*{{flagicon|LIE}} [Liechtenstein](/source/Liechtenstein_passport)
*{{flagicon|MCO}} [Monaco](/source/Mon%C3%A9gasque_passport)
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* {{flagicon|NOR}} [Norway](/source/Norwegian_passport)
* {{flagicon|SMR}} [San Marino](/source/San_Marino_passport)
* {{flagicon|CHE}} [Switzerland](/source/Swiss_passport)
* {{flagicon|GBR}} [United Kingdom](/source/British_passport)1
* {{flagicon|VAT}} [Vatican City](/source/Vatican_passport)
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|}
1 – Including all classes of [British nationality](/source/British_nationality).
After a non-EU/EEA citizen clears the e-gate, a border police performs the final verification and affixes a passport stamp.
===Czech Republic===
'''Easy Go''' enables self-service passport clearance for flights.
Citizens of the [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area) and [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland) who hold a valid biometric passport and are aged 16 and above can use Easy Go to enter the country.
[Prague Airport](/source/Prague_Airport) was the first airport in Eastern Europe to offer its passengers an automatic passport control at the E-Gate. It can be used by passengers arriving in Terminal 1[{{Cite web|url=http://www.prg.aero/en/news/news/prague-airports-first-e-gate/|title=Prague Airport's first E-Gate / Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, Ruzyně |website=www.prg.aero|language=en|access-date=7 February 2018|archive-date=7 February 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207122159/http://www.prg.aero/en/news/news/prague-airports-first-e-gate/ }}] and is based on the German EasyPASS border control system.
===Denmark===
[Copenhagen Airport](/source/Copenhagen_Airport) has installed self-service passport control at the beginning of Pier C.
The automated passport control e-gates can be used by [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area) and [Swiss](/source/Switzerland) citizens aged 18 or over.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.cph.dk/praktisk/pas-og-paskontrol/selvbetjent-paskontrol/|title=Selvbetjent paskontrol|website=www.cph.dk|language=da|access-date=7 February 2018|archive-date=7 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207122457/https://www.cph.dk/praktisk/pas-og-paskontrol/selvbetjent-paskontrol/|url-status=dead}}]
===Finland===
The automated border control system is operated by the [Finnish Border Guard](/source/Finnish_Border_Guard) and is based on the biometric identification of passengers. A real-life picture is taken to compare individual facial dimensions with the photograph held on the chip in the passport. Passengers travelling with an infant or with a wheelchair still need to choose the manual border control line.
The Finnish Border Guard will implement automated border checks for all nationalities.
[Helsinki Airport](/source/Helsinki_Airport) has dozens of automated passport machines. These can be used by travellers who have an e-passport (biometric passport).
* Citizens of '''[EEA](/source/European_Economic_Area), [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland), [Japan](/source/Japan), [South Korea](/source/South_Korea) and [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom)''' can use the passport machines at arrival and departure.
* Citizens of '''United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand''' can use the passport machines whenever they are departing.
===France===
'''[PARAFE](/source/PARAFE) gates''' are operated by the ''[direction centrale de la police aux frontières](/source/direction_centrale_de_la_police_aux_fronti%C3%A8res)'' and located at immigration checkpoints at major French border controls and offer an alternative to using desks staffed by immigration officers. The gates used [fingerprint](/source/fingerprint) technology and facial recognition to verify the user's identity against the data stored in the chip in travellers' biometric passports. Facial recognition gates have replaced finger recognition gates. Facial recognition is now confirmed as available at all Parafe-hosting border controls.
At present, citizens of the following countries can use the PARAFE gates for both entering and exiting the [Schengen area](/source/Schengen_Area), provided that they are aged 18 years or over and hold valid [biometric passports](/source/biometric_passports). Minors aged 12-17 can also use the gates, but only upon arrival into France.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F35295 |title=Passage rapide aux frontières : comment utiliser un sas Parafe ?|language=fr-FR |publisher=[Government of France](/source/Government_of_France) |date=2021-10-29|access-date=2022-04-16}}]
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*{{flagicon|AND}} [Andorra](/source/Andorran_passport)
*{{flagicon|ARG}} [Argentina](/source/Argentine_passport)
*{{flagicon|AUS}} [Australia](/source/Australian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CHL}} [Chile](/source/Chilean_passport)
*{{flagicon|CAN}} [Canada](/source/Canadian_passport)
*{{flagicon|EUR}} [EU/EEA](/source/Passports_in_Europe)
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [Japan](/source/Japanese_passport)
*{{flagicon|MEX}} [Mexico](/source/Mexican_passport)
*{{flagicon|MCO}} [Monaco](/source/Monegasque_passport)
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*{{flagicon|NZL}} [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand_passport)
*{{flagicon|PER}} [Peru](/source/Peruvian_passport)
*{{flagicon|SMR}} [San Marino](/source/San_Marino_passport)
*{{flagicon|SIN}} [Singapore](/source/Singaporean_passport)
*{{flagicon|KOR}} [South Korea](/source/Republic_of_Korea_passport)
*{{flagicon|SUI}} [Switzerland](/source/Swiss_passport)
*{{flagicon|UK}} [United Kingdom](/source/British_passport)
*{{flagicon|USA}} [United States](/source/United_States_passport)
|}
On 30 June 2023, eligibility on exit of the Schengen area was extended to all adults (aged 18 years or over), without condition of citizenship.[{{Cite web |date=2023-07-01 |title=Décret n° 2023-544 du 30 juin 2023 portant modification des dispositions relatives au traitement automatisé de données à caractère personnel dénommé PARAFE (article 1, II, 2°) |url=https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/download/pdf?id=YhcJweal2mQJ9Kriwver-Chr-pozVDx7PfQAR7cq3Us= |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=www.legifrance.gouv.fr |language=fr}}] Travellers remain subjected to the possession of a valid biometric passport. As of July 2023, this means passport holders from the following countries can use PARAFE:[{{Cite web |title=Fast-track crossing at external borders (PARAFE) |url=https://www.immigration.interieur.gouv.fr/fr/Europe-et-International/La-circulation-transfrontiere/Fast-track-crossing-at-external-borders-PARAFE |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=www.immigration.interieur.gouv.fr |publisher=Ministère de l'intérieur |language=fr-FR}}]
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*{{flagicon|ALB}} [Albania](/source/Albanian_passport)
*{{flagicon|DZA}} [Algeria](/source/Algerian_passport)
*{{flagicon|AZE}} [Azerbaijan](/source/Azerbaijani_passport)
*{{flagicon|BHS}} [Bahamas](/source/Bahamian_passport)
*{{flagicon|BRB}} [Barbados](/source/Barbados_passport)
*{{flagicon|BEN}} [Benin](/source/Benin_passport)
*{{flagicon|BIH}} [Bosnia and Herzegovina](/source/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina_passport)
*{{flagicon|BRA}} [Brazil](/source/Brazilian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CMR}} [Cameroon](/source/Cameroonian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CHN}} [China](/source/Chinese_passport)
*{{flagicon|TLS}} [East Timor](/source/East_Timorese_passport)
*{{flagicon|ECU}} [Ecuador](/source/Ecuadorian_passport)
*{{flagicon|GEO}} [Georgia](/source/Georgian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CIV}} [Ivory Coast](/source/Ivorian_passport)
*{{flagicon|KAZ}} [Kazakhstan](/source/Kazakhstani_passport)
*{{flagicon|KWT}} [Kuwait](/source/Kuwaiti_passport)
*{{flagicon|LBN}} [Lebanon](/source/Lebanese_passport)
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*{{flagicon|MYS}} [Malaysia](/source/Malaysian_passport)
*{{flagicon|MDV}} [Maldives](/source/Maldivian_passport)
*{{flagicon|MAR}} [Morocco](/source/Moroccan_passport)
*{{flagicon|MDA}} [Moldova](/source/Moldovan_passport)
*{{flagicon|MNE}} [Montenegro](/source/Montenegrin_passport)
*{{flagicon|MKD}} [North Macedonia](/source/North_Macedonian_passport)
*{{flagicon|NPL}} [Nepal](/source/Nepalese_passport)
*{{flagicon|OMN}} [Oman](/source/Omani_passport)
*{{flagicon|PAN}} [Panama](/source/Panamanian_passport)
*{{flagicon|PRY}} [Paraguay](/source/Paraguayan_passport)
*{{flagicon|PHL}} [Philippines](/source/Philippine_passport)
*{{flagicon|QAT}} [Qatar](/source/Qatari_passport)
*{{flagicon|RUS}} [Russia](/source/Russian_passport)
*{{flagicon|RWA}} [Rwanda](/source/Rwandan_passport)
*{{flagicon|VCT}} [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](/source/Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines_passport)
*{{flagicon|KNA}} [Saint Kitts and Nevis](/source/Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis_passport)
*{{flagicon|SRB}} [Serbia](/source/Serbian_passport)
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*{{flagicon|TWN}} [Taiwan](/source/Taiwanese_passport)
*{{flagicon|TJK}} [Tajikistan](/source/Tajik_passport)
*{{flagicon|TZA}} [Tanzania](/source/Tanzanian_passport)
*{{flagicon|THA}} [Thailand](/source/Thai_passport)
*{{flagicon|TKM}} [Turkmenistan](/source/Turkmen_passport)
*{{flagicon|UAE}} [United Arab Emirates](/source/Emirati_passport)
*{{flagicon|UGA}} [Uganda](/source/Ugandan_passport)
*{{flagicon|UKR}} [Ukraine](/source/Ukrainian_passport)
*{{flagicon|URY}} [Uruguay](/source/Uruguayan_passport)
*{{flagicon|UZB}} [Uzbekistan](/source/Uzbekistani_passport)
*{{flagicon|VAT}} [Vatican](/source/Vatican_and_Holy_See_passports)
*{{flagicon|ZWE}} [Zimbabwe](/source/Zimbabwean_passport)
|}
Parafe gates are available at the following locations:
* [Paris Orly](/source/Orly_Airport)
* [Paris Charles de Gaulle](/source/Charles_de_Gaulle_Airport)
* [Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport](/source/Bordeaux%E2%80%93M%C3%A9rignac_Airport)
* [EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg](/source/EuroAirport_Basel_Mulhouse_Freiburg)
* [Lyon Airport](/source/Lyon_Airport)
* [Marseille Provence Airport](/source/Marseille_Provence_Airport)
* [Nice Côte d'Azur Airport](/source/Nice_C%C3%B4te_d'Azur_Airport)
* [Eurostar Paris Gare du Nord Terminal](/source/Paris_Gare_du_Nord) ([juxtaposed controls](/source/juxtaposed_controls))
* [Eurostar London St Pancras Terminal](/source/St_Pancras_railway_station) (juxtaposed controls)
* [Eurotunnel Calais Terminal](/source/Eurotunnel_Calais_Terminal) (juxtaposed controls)
* [Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal](/source/Eurotunnel_Folkestone_Terminal) (juxtaposed controls)
===Germany===
[[File:Germany Munich Airport EasyPASS gates.jpg|thumb|300px|EasyPASS self-service gates at [Munich Airport](/source/Munich_Airport)]]
'''[EasyPASS](/source/EasyPASS)''' border control system - This is available without registration for passengers over 12 with an E-Passport from a [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area) country or [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland) or a [German National ID cards (Personalausweis) Holders](/source/German_identity_card).[{{cite web |title=What is EasyPASS?
|url=https://www.easypass.de/EasyPass/EN/What_is_EasyPASS/home_node.html |accessdate=16 July 2024}}] Additionally, all passengers over 12 with a German Residence Permit linked to their E-Passport are permitted to use the system.[{{Cite web |title=EasyPASS - What is EasyPASS? |url=https://www.easypass.de/EasyPass/EN/What_is_EasyPASS/home_node.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241205013841/https://www.easypass.de/EasyPass/EN/What_is_EasyPASS/home_node.html |archive-date=2024-12-05 |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=www.easypass.de |language=en}}] Under the Registered Traveller Programme, [United States](/source/United_States), [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom), [Hong Kong](/source/Hong_Kong), [South Korea](/source/South_Korea) and [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan) E-passport holders may register to use the system at all available airports.[{{cite web |title=Which nationalities can use EasyPASS? |url=https://www.easypass.de/EasyPass/EN/Service/FAQ/which-citizens.html |accessdate=19 December 2018}}] Additionally, [Andorra](/source/Andorra), [Australia](/source/Australia), [Brazil](/source/Brazil), [Canada](/source/Canada), [Chile](/source/Chile), [Israel](/source/Israel), [Japan](/source/Japan), [Monaco](/source/Monaco), [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand), [Singapore](/source/Singapore) and [United Arab Emirates](/source/United_Arab_Emirates) passport holders may use EasyPass without registration when entering and leaving but by only [Munich International Airport](/source/Munich_International_Airport).[{{cite web |title=EasyPASS und EasyPASS-RTP |url=https://www.munich-airport.com/automated-passport-control-1028169 |accessdate=19 December 2018}}]
EasyPASS is available at:
*[Berlin Brandenburg Airport](/source/Berlin_Brandenburg_Airport)
*[Cologne/Bonn Airport](/source/Cologne%2FBonn_Airport)
*[Düsseldorf Airport](/source/D%C3%BCsseldorf_Airport)
*[Frankfurt Airport](/source/Frankfurt_Airport)
*[Hamburg Airport](/source/Hamburg_Airport)
*[Munich Airport](/source/Munich_Airport)
*[Stuttgart Airport](/source/Stuttgart_Airport)
*[Hannover Airport](/source/Hannover_Airport)
===Hungary===
Automated Gates are available at Passport Controls at some of Hungary's list of border crossings. The system involves a passport and facial scan. The system is open to passengers aged 18 and above with [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area), [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland), [Monaco](/source/Monaco) and [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom) biometric passport holders or [passengers aged 18 and above with European Economic Area and Switzerland national identity card holders](/source/National_identity_cards_in_the_European_Economic_Area_and_Switzerland).
===Ireland===
The [Garda National Immigration Bureau](/source/Garda_National_Immigration_Bureau) operates eGates at [Dublin Airport](/source/Dublin_Airport) for arrivals at Terminal 1 (Piers 1 and 2) and Terminal 2. They are currently available to citizens of the [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area), [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland) and [UK](/source/UK) with electronic passports aged 18 or over.
Electronic passport holders of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States that are aged 18 can also use the eGates in the Flight Connections Area of [Dublin International Airport](/source/Dublin_International_Airport) if they are in transit with an onward flight to a destination outside of the [Common Travel Area](/source/Common_Travel_Area).[{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishimmigration.ie/at-the-border/egates-at-dublin-airport/ |title=eGates at Dublin Airport |date=23 July 2021 |author=[Department of Justice](/source/Department_of_Justice%2C_Home_Affairs_and_Migration)}}]
There are proposals to extend the service to non-European citizens. [Irish Passport Cards](/source/Irish_passport) can, {{As of|2020|01|01|lc=y|post=,}} be used.[{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/anger-over-long-queues-at-dublin-airport-passport-control-1.3914484|title = Anger over long queues at Dublin Airport passport control| newspaper=[The Irish Times](/source/The_Irish_Times) }}]
===Italy===
[[File:Lista Nazionalità Ammesse.pdf|thumb|300px|eGates eligibility screen at [Venice Airport](/source/Venice_Airport)]]
'''eGates''' and '''Self Service Kiosks''' are operated by the Polizia di Frontiera and located at selected immigration checkpoints in non-Schengen arrival and departure halls in some airports across Italy, offering an alternative to using desks staffed by immigration officers. The gates use [facial recognition technology](/source/facial_recognition_technology) and fingerprints (for third country nationals) to verify the user's identity against the data stored in the chip in their biometric passport.
The eGates can also accept the Italian Electronic Identity Card, providing that is valid for foreign travel and issued after 7 February 2018.
Only passengers who are over 12 years old may use the eGates. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
On arrival, passport holders from the following countries can use the eGates without any pre-arrival registration requirement at the Self Service Kiosk.
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*{{flagicon|AND}} [Andorra](/source/Andorran_passport)
*{{flagicon|EUR}} [European Union](/source/European_Union_passport)1
*{{flagicon|ISL}} [Iceland](/source/Icelandic_passport)
*{{flagicon|LIE}} [Liechtenstein](/source/Liechtenstein_passport)
*{{flagicon|MCO}} [Monaco](/source/Mon%C3%A9gasque_passport)
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*{{flagicon|NOR}} [Norway](/source/Norwegian_passport)
*{{flagicon|SMR}} [San Marino](/source/San_Marino_passport)
*{{flagicon|CHE}} [Switzerland](/source/Swiss_passport)
*{{flagicon|VAT}} [Vatican City](/source/Vatican_and_Holy_See_passports)
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1 – Only for [Italian Citizens](/source/Italian_nationality_law), the eGates also accept the [Italian Electronic Identity Card](/source/Italian_electronic_identity_card).
Holders of a valid Italian residence permit are eligible to use the eGates both on arrival and on departure, without any pre-registration, regardless of their nationality or whether their passport is biometric.
All other biometric passport holders (from any third country) are required to use a '''Self Service Kiosk''' on arrival for a registration with the EU Entry-Exit System. Visitors and residents holding passports from the following countries or jurisdictions are allowed to use the eGates on arrival after a successful kiosk registration, provided there is no adverse immigration record.
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*{{flagicon|ATG}} [Antigua and Barbuda](/source/Antigua_and_Barbuda_passport)
*{{flagicon|ARG}} [Argentina](/source/Argentinian_passport)
*{{flagicon|AUS}} [Australia](/source/Australian_passport)
*{{flagicon|BRB}} [Barbados](/source/Barbadian_passport)
*{{flagicon|BIH}} [Bosnia and Herzegovina](/source/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina_passport)
*{{flagicon|BRA}} [Brazil](/source/Brazilian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CAN}} [Canada](/source/Canadian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CHL}} [Chile](/source/Chilean_passport)
*{{flagicon|COL}} [Colombia](/source/Colombian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CRI}} [Costa Rica](/source/Costa_Rican_passport)
*{{flagicon|DMA}} [Dominica](/source/Dominican_passport)
*{{flagicon|HKG}} [Hong Kong](/source/Hong_Kong_SAR_passport)
*{{flagicon|ISR}} [Israel](/source/Israeli_passport)
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [Japan](/source/Japanese_passport)
*{{flagicon|MAC}} [Macao](/source/Macanese_passport)
*{{flagicon|MYS}} [Malaysia](/source/Malaysian_passport)
*{{flagicon|MEX}} [Mexico](/source/Mexican_passport)
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*{{flagicon|MNE}} [Montenegro](/source/Montenegrin_passport)
*{{flagicon|NZL}} [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand_passport)
*{{flagicon|PAN}} [Panama](/source/Panamanian_passport)
*{{flagicon|KNA}} [Saint Kitts and Nevis](/source/Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis_passport)
*{{flagicon|VCT}} [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](/source/Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines_passport)
*{{flagicon|SRB}} [Serbia](/source/Serbian_passport)
*{{flagicon|SYC}} [Seychelles](/source/Seychellois_passport)
*{{flagicon|SGP}} [Singapore](/source/Singapore_passport)
*{{flagicon|KOR}} [South Korea](/source/Republic_of_Korea_passport)
*{{flagicon|SMOM}} [Sovereign Military Order of Malta](/source/Sovereign_Military_Order_of_Malta_passport)
*{{flagicon|TWN}} [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan_passport)1
*{{flagicon|TLS}} [Timor-Leste](/source/Timorese_passport)
*{{flagicon|ARE}} [United Arab Emirates](/source/Emirati_passport)
*{{flagicon|GBR}} [United Kingdom](/source/British_passport)2
*{{flagicon|USA}} [United States](/source/United_States_passport)
*{{flagicon|URY}} [Uruguay](/source/Uruguayan_passport)
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1 – Only for those holding a passport with National ID number.
2 – For holders of British passports, only [British citizens](/source/British_citizens) are eligible.
On departure, all holders of [biometric (e-passports)](/source/biometric_passport) are allowed to use the eGates without any Self Service Kiosk pre-registration requirement.
Some countries issuing ICAO-compliant biometric passports remain ineligible on both arrival and departure, including Pakistan, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Myanmar.
At present, eGates and Self Service Kiosks are available at twenty international airports:
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*[Naples Airport](/source/Naples_Airport)
*[Rome Fiumicino Airport](/source/Leonardo_da_Vinci%E2%80%93Fiumicino_Airport)
*[Rome Ciampino Airport](/source/Ciampino%E2%80%93G._B._Pastine_International_Airport)
*[Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport](/source/Bologna_Guglielmo_Marconi_Airport)
*[Venice Marco Polo Airport](/source/Venice_Marco_Polo_Airport)
*[Cagliari Airport](/source/Cagliari_Elmas_Airport)
*[Milan Malpensa Airport](/source/Milan-Malpensa_Airport)
*[Milan Linate Airport](/source/Linate_Airport)
*[Bari Airport](/source/Bari_Karol_Wojty%C5%82a_Airport)
*[Brindisi Airport](/source/Brindisi_Airport)
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*[Bergamo Airport](/source/Orio_al_Serio_International_Airport)
*[Treviso Airport](/source/Treviso_Airport)
*[Verona Villafranca Airport](/source/Verona_Villafranca_Airport)
*[Florence Airport](/source/Florence_Airport)
*[Pisa International Airport](/source/Pisa_International_Airport)
*[Turin Airport](/source/Turin_Airport)
*[Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport](/source/Olbia_Costa_Smeralda_Airport)
*[Catania Airport](/source/Catania%E2%80%93Fontanarossa_Airport)
*[Palermo Airport](/source/Palermo_Airport)
*[Lamezia Terme Airport](/source/Lamezia_Terme_International_Airport)
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Self Service Kiosks are also available at the following airports for the registration with the EU Entry-Exit system of third country nationals. However, at those airports, after a successful kiosk registration, travelers are required to proceed to staffed booths for the final clearance.
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*[Forlì Airport](/source/Forl%C3%AC_Airport)
*[Perugia Airport](/source/Perugia_San_Francesco_d'Assisi_%E2%80%93_Umbria_International_Airport)
*[Rimini Airport](/source/Rimini_Fellini_Airport)
*[Trapani Airport](/source/Trapani-Birgi_Airport)
*[Genoa Airport](/source/Genoa_Cristoforo_Colombo_Airport)
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Passport stamps are no longer issued, even if using the staffed desks or upon request.
===Luxembourg===
In July 2018 at [Luxembourg Airport](/source/Luxembourg_Airport), five ABC gates were installed at passport control at departures and another five at passport control at arrivals. Passengers who are aged 18 and over and hold a valid biometric [European Union](/source/Passports_of_the_European_Union), [European Free Trade Association](/source/Passports_of_the_EFTA_member_states), [Andorra](/source/Andorra_passport), [Monaco](/source/Monaco_passport), [San Marino](/source/San_Marino_passport) or [Vatican City passport](/source/Vatican_and_Holy_See_passports) may use the ABC gates.[{{cite web |title=New automated border control at Luxembourg Airport - Luxembourg Airport |url=https://www.lux-airport.lu/abc_gates-2/ |website=Luxembourg Airport |accessdate=2 November 2018 |date=26 July 2018}}]
=== Netherlands ===
The Netherlands [Marechaussee](/source/Royal_Marechaussee) has rolled out e-gates in the Netherlands over the past few years.{{when|date=May 2024}} They work by scanning facial information from the passport and, using [facial recognition](/source/Facial_recognition_system) the image on the chip is compared to an image captured of the traveller. Currently, there are there are 78 eGates at [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol](/source/Amsterdam_Airport_Schiphol). They are located in the arrival, departure and transfer areas.
The e-gates require the use of a biometric passport.
On '''arrival and departure''', the e-gates can be used by '''European Union''', '''European Economic Area''' and '''Swiss''' citizens aged 14 and over.
The following citizens, aged 14 and over may use the e-gates as well on '''arrival and departure''' after registration at an EES kiosk:[{{Cite web |last=Veiligheid |first=Ministerie van Justitie en |date=4 April 2022 |title=Self-service passport control (eGates) - Royal Netherlands Marechaussee |url=https://english.marechaussee.nl/topics/self-service-passport-control |access-date=26 November 2022 |website=english.marechaussee.nl |language=en-GB}}]
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* {{Flagicon|Australia}} [Australia](/source/Australian_passport)
* {{Flagicon|Canada}} [Canada](/source/Canadian_passport)
* {{Flagicon|Hong Kong}} [Hong Kong](/source/Hong_Kong_Special_Administrative_Region_passport)
* {{Flagicon|Japan}} [Japan](/source/Japanese_passport)
* {{Flagicon|Malaysia}} [Malaysia](/source/Malaysian_Passport)
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* {{Flagicon|New Zealand}} [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand_passport)
* {{Flagicon|Singapore}} [Singapore](/source/Singaporean_passport)
* {{Flagicon|South Korea}} [South Korea](/source/Republic_of_Korea_passport)
* {{flagicon|GBR}} [United Kingdom](/source/British_passport)
* {{flagicon|USA}} [United States](/source/United_States_passport)
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For non-EU citizens, the passports will be manually stamped by a border official after using the gates.
===Norway===
The EasyPass system was introduced in 2012. Two automated self-service passport control units were put in place, designed in collaboration with the [National Police Directorate](/source/National_Police_Directorate_(Norway)).
[Oslo Airport](/source/Oslo_Airport%2C_Gardermoen) was the first in Norway to implement self-service passport control. Initially only Norwegian passport holders were eligible.[{{Cite news|url=http://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2013/01/oslo-airport-initiates-self-service-passport-control/|title=Oslo Airport initiates self-service passport control|date=7 January 2013|work=Future Travel Experience|access-date=7 February 2018|language=en-GB}}] In the autumn of 2017, eight new e-gates were installed for departing passengers, and during 2017, twelve were installed on arrival.[{{Cite news|url=https://www.aftenposten.no/reise/Na-skiftes-passkontrollen-ut-pa-Oslo-Lufthavn-10103b.html|title=Sto du i denne enorme køen på Oslo Lufthavn i fjor? Nå skal køproblemene være over.|work=Aftenposten|access-date=7 February 2018|language=nb-NO}}]
[Norway](/source/Norway), [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland) and [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area) citizens can use the ePassport gates to enter the country provided that they are aged 12 and over and hold a valid biometric passport.[{{Cite news|url=https://www.nrk.no/norge/politiet_-automatisk-passkontroll-loser-ikke-problemene-1.13116489|title=Politiet: Automatisk passkontroll løser ikke problemene|last=NRK|work=NRK|access-date=7 February 2018|language=nb-NO}}]
===Portugal===
'''RAPID4ALL e-gates''' are available at [Faro Airport](/source/Faro_Airport), [Lisbon Airport](/source/Lisbon_Airport) Terminal 1, [Madeira Airport](/source/Madeira_Airport), [Ponta Delgada Airport](/source/Ponta_Delgada_Airport), and [Porto Airport](/source/Porto_Airport).[{{Cite tweet |number=1537178859744935939 |user=portugalintheUS |title=As of today, if you are 18 and over and travelling with an American e-passport, you are now able to use the automated e-passport gates for entry into Portugal, within the system RAPID4All, which is fast and efficient. This applies to the airports of Lisbon and Ponta Delgada. |author=PortugalintheUS |author-link=Embassy of Portugal, Washington, D.C.}}][{{Cite web |date=18 October 2021 |title=Sistema RAPID4ALL alargado aos aeroportos do Porto, Faro e Funchal |trans-title=RAPID4ALL system extended to the airports of Porto, Faro and Funchal |url=https://eportugal.gov.pt/noticias/sistema-rapid4all-alargado-aos-aeroportos-do-porto-faro-e-funchal |website=ePortugal.gov.pt |language=pt}}]
On '''both departure and arrival''', the RAPID4ALL e-gates can be used by travellers aged 18 and over holding a valid [biometric passport](/source/biometric_passport) from the [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area) or [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland) or a [Portuguese ID card](/source/Citizen_Card_(Portugal)), as well as the following non-EU countries:[{{Cite web |title=FED {{!}} ABC – sistem automat de verificare a documentelor de călătorie în aeroporturi – proiect RO#FSIB |url=https://fed.mai.gov.ro/1064/abc-sistem-automat-de-verificare-a-documentelor-de-calatorie-in-aeroporturi-proiect-rofsib/ |access-date=26 November 2022 |website=fed.mai.gov.ro |date=30 March 2021 }}]
===Spain===
At some of the Spanish borders, Automated Border Control (ABC) is available to citizens of the [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area), [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland) and [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom) who are aged 18 and over with ePassports, as well as [Spanish ID cards](/source/Documento_Nacional_de_Identidad_(Spain)), at immigration halls, operated by the Spanish National Police. They come in either a gate, kiosk and gate, or mantrap kiosk configuration.
In the gate configuration, a passenger places their passport on a reader, looks at a camera and walks through a set of barriers. Finger scans are sometimes taken depending on the type of gate. Spanish Airports are replacing original kiosk/mantrap gates with these from providers such as Minsait and Everis. These gates also enable departing passengers to use them.
In the kiosk and gate configuration, a passenger approaches a kiosk for a facial, finger and passport scan. They then proceed to a set of doors and pass through using their fingerprint.
In the mantrap kiosk configuration, a passenger walks through a first set of barriers to a kiosk for a facial, finger and passport scan. They then proceed out through a second set of barriers.
Automated Border Control is available at the following locations:
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*[Port of Algeciras](/source/Port_of_Algeciras)
*[Alicante Airport](/source/Alicante_Airport)
*[Barcelona Airport](/source/Barcelona_Airport)
*[Girona Airport](/source/Girona_Airport)
*[Ibiza Airport](/source/Ibiza_Airport)
*[La Linea de la Concepción](/source/La_Linea_de_la_Concepci%C3%B3n)
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*[Madrid Airport](/source/Madrid_Airport)
*[Málaga Airport](/source/M%C3%A1laga_Airport)
*[Menorca Airport](/source/Menorca_Airport)
*[Palma de Mallorca Airport](/source/Palma_de_Mallorca_Airport)
*[Tenerife South Airport](/source/Tenerife_South_Airport)
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===Switzerland===
[[File:Zurich International Airport e-Passport control gates.jpg|thumb|e-Passport control self-service gates at [Zürich Airport](/source/Z%C3%BCrich_Airport)]]
Automated passport controls were introduced at [Zürich Airport](/source/Z%C3%BCrich_Airport) in May 2018. Currently as of 2024, all passengers over 18 who are holders of biometric passports issued by [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland) and [European Economic Area](/source/European_Economic_Area) member states are eligible to use them upon departure and arrival.[{{cite web |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/official-launch_zurich-airport-introduces-automatic-passport-controls-/44158722 |title=Zurich Airport introduces automatic passport controls |date=31 May 2018 |website= |publisher=SWI swissinfo.ch – the international service of the [Swiss Broadcasting Corporation](/source/Swiss_Broadcasting_Corporation) |access-date=9 June 2019 |quote=}}]
==Hong Kong==
thumb|e-Channel machines at Hong Kong International Airport
[Hong Kong](/source/Hong_Kong)'s '''[e-Channel](/source/e-Channel)s''' are situated at all border crossing points. A person who holds a [Hong Kong Identity Card](/source/Hong_Kong_Identity_Card) (HKID) inserts the card into a slot to enter the first eGate and then has their thumbprint scanned to pass through the second eGate.[{{cite web | url=https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/echannel_residents.html | title=e-Channel Service for Residents| author= |publisher=[Immigration Department (Hong Kong)](/source/Immigration_Department_(Hong_Kong)) |access-date=27 April 2021}}]
The '''Automated Passenger Clearance System''' was introduced by the [Hong Kong Immigration Department](/source/Hong_Kong_Immigration_Department) in 2004 and designed to speed up border immigration processes for residents of Hong Kong, Macau and frequent visitors to Hong Kong entering and exiting the territory whether it be by land, air or sea via the use of self-service kiosks employed at various border control points.[{{cite web |title=E-channel – Automated Passenger Clearance and Automated Vehicle Clearance System |url=http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/unpan/unpan027893.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042955/http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/unpan/unpan027893.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}]
===Eligibility===
* A Hong Kong permanent resident aged 7 or above[{{Cite web|url=https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/echannel_residents.html|title=e-Channel Service for Residents | Immigration Department|website=www.immd.gov.hk}}] (using a smart identity card)
* A Hong Kong resident aged 11 or above holding a Document of Identity for Visa Purposes (using a smart identity card and carrying a valid Document of Identity for Visa Purposes)
* A person aged 11 or above who has the right to land or is on unconditional stay in Hong Kong (using a smart identity card)
* A non-permanent resident issued with a notification label (using a smart identity card and carrying a valid travel document)
* A registered cross-boundary primary school student under the age of 11 (using the enrolled valid travel document)
* A registered frequent visitor aged 18 or above (using the enrolled valid travel document)
* A registered Macau permanent resident aged 11 or above (using a Macau permanent identity card)
* A registered mainland resident aged 11 or above (using an Electronic Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (e-EEP) or using a PRC passport as a transit passenger{{notetag| PRC passport holders are not required to register in advance.}})[{{Cite web |title=e-Channel Services for Visitors {{!}} Immigration Department |url=https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/echannel_visitors.html#eeep |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=www.immd.gov.hk}}]
* A registered [Republic of Korea](/source/Republic_of_Korea) citizen aged 18 or above and enrolled under Smart Entry Service (SES) scheme[{{Cite web|url=http://www.gov.hk/en/nonresidents/visarequire/echannel/kor.htm|title = E-Channel Services for Visitors {{pipe}} Immigration Department}}] (using the [Republic of Korea Passport](/source/South_Korea_passport) valid for at least 6 months and having no adverse record in the HKSAR)
*An enrolled holder of a [Republic of Singapore Passport](/source/Singapore_passport) aged 12 or above[{{Cite web|url=http://www.gov.hk/en/nonresidents/visarequire/echannel/singapore.htm|title = E-Channel Services for Visitors {{pipe}} Immigration Department}}] (using a [Republic of Singapore Passport](/source/Singapore_passport) valid for at least 6 months, completed 1 trip in the past 12 months and having no adverse record in the HKSAR)
*An enrolled holder of a [Kingdom of Thailand Passport](/source/Thai_passport) aged 12 or above[{{Cite web|url=https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/echannel_visitors.html#germany|title=e-Channel Services for Visitors | Immigration Department|website=www.immd.gov.hk}}] (using a [Federal Republic of Germany Passport](/source/German_passport) valid for at least 6 months and having no adverse record in the HKSAR)
*An enrolled holder of an [Australian Passport](/source/Australian_Passport) aged 16 or above[{{Cite web|url=http://www.immd.gov.hk/hkt/services/echannel_visitors.html#australia|title = 訪港旅客使用e-道服務 {{pipe}} 入境事務處}}] (using an [Australian Passport](/source/Australian_Passport) valid for at least 6 months and having no adverse record in the HKSAR)
The user upon entrance to the e-Channel inserts his [Hong Kong Identity Card](/source/Hong_Kong_Identity_Card) into the card reader (which reads the embedded chip) or places his registered travel document or Macau Identity Card onto the document reader. The channel gate will open, the user takes his Hong Kong identity card or registered travel document or Macau Identity Card and steps in and the gate will close. Thumb or finger is then placed onto the fingerprint reader, once identity has been confirmed, another set of gates in front open allowing exit. If an issue arises and identity cannot be confirmed or a malfunction occurs, an immigration supervisor will be on hand to assist.
===Locations===
thumb|e-Channel machines at Lok Ma Chau Station
First made available on 16 December 2004 in Lo Wu Control Point, over the past several years the locations have expanded to include:[{{cite web | url=https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2018/09/20180914/20180914_181229_406.html | title=HK, Thailand auto clearance set| author= |date= 14 September 2018 |publisher=[Government of Hong Kong](/source/Government_of_Hong_Kong) |access-date=27 April 2021}}] Such arrangements are reciprocal and eligible [Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport](/source/Hong_Kong_Special_Administrative_Region_passport) holders may also enroll for the respective automated border clearance schemes under these countries:
* [Republic of Korea](/source/Republic_of_Korea) enrolled under Smart Entry Service (SES) scheme (Since 16 December 2013)
* Singapore (Since 22 September 2014)
* [Germany](/source/Germany) (Since 1 November 2014)
* Australia (Since 20 June 2016)
* [Thailand](/source/Thailand) (Since 15 September 2018)
===One Stop Customs and Immigration clearance===
A special vehicular ''E-Channel'' has been erected for Shenzhen Bay known as ''One Stop Customs and Immigration Clearance'' for goods vehicle passing through the Shenzhen Bay Control Point, indicating how versatile this system is, and an asset for the [Hong Kong Immigration Department](/source/Hong_Kong_Immigration_Department).{{clarify|date=May 2015}}
=== Smart Departure ===
Departing visitors from Hong Kong can use Smart Departure e-Channels regardless if they enrolled for the e-Channel service or not. They must be aged 11 or above and hold a valid electronic document compliant to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Hong Kong Immigration Department.[{{Cite web |title=e-Channel Services for Visitors {{!}} Immigration Department |url=https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/echannel_visitors.html#sd |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=www.immd.gov.hk}}]
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*{{ALB}}
*{{DZA}}
*{{ARG}}
*{{ARM}}
*{{AUS}}
*{{AUT}}
*{{AZE}}
*{{BLR}}
*{{BEL}}
*{{BEN}}
*{{BIH}}
*{{BWA}}
*{{BRA}}
*{{GBR}}
*{{BGR}}
*{{BHS}}
*{{BRB}}
*{{CAN}}
*{{CHL}}
*{{COL}}
*{{CIV}}
*{{HRV}}
*{{CYP}}
*{{CZE}}
*{{DNK}}
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*{{EST}}
*{{FIN}}
*{{FRA}}
*{{GAB}}
*{{GEO}}
*{{DEU}}
*{{GHA}}
*{{GRC}}
*{{HUN}}
*{{ISL}}
*{{IND}}
*{{IDN}}
*{{IRN}}
*{{IRL}}
*{{ISR}}
*{{ITA}}
*{{JPN}}
*{{KAZ}}
*{{KOR}}
*{{KWT}}
*{{LVA}}
*{{LBN}}
*{{LIE}}
*{{LTU}}
*{{LUX}}
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*{{MAC}}
*{{MYS}}
*{{MDV}}
*{{MLT}}
*{{MEX}}
*{{MDA}}
*{{MCO}}
*{{MNE}}
*{{MAR}}
*{{NPL}}
*{{NLD}}
*{{NZL}}
*{{MKD}}
*{{OMN}}
*{{PAN}}
*{{NGA}}
*{{NOR}}
*{{CHN}}
*{{PER}}
*{{PHL}}
*{{POL}}
*{{PRT}}
*{{PRY}}
*{{QAT}}
*{{ROU}}
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*{{RUS}}
*{{RWA}}
*{{SEN}}
*{{SRB}}
*{{SGP}}
*{{SVK}}
*{{SVN}}
*{{ESP}}
*{{KNA}}
*{{SWE}}
*{{CHE}}
*{{TJK}}
*{{TZA}}
*{{TKM}}
*{{THA}}
*{{TLS}}
*{{TGO}}
*{{TUR}}
*{{USA}}
*{{UGA}}
*{{UKR}}
*{{ARE}}
*{{URY}}
*{{UZB}}
*{{VAT}}
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*{{VEN}}
*{{TWN}}{{notetag| [Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents](/source/Mainland_Travel_Permit_for_Taiwan_Residents) (commonly known as "Tai Bao Zheng")holders only}}
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==India==
The Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Travelers Program (FTI–TTP) allows for e-gate use using biometrics for both arrivals and departures by Indian nationals and [OCI](/source/Overseas_Citizenship_of_India) holders who complete a registration process.[{{Cite web |title=Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Program |url=https://ftittp.mha.gov.in/fti/ |access-date=July 5, 2025 |website=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India}}] It doesn't require [ePassport](/source/Biometric_passport) for registration. It was inaugurated at [Indira Gandhi International Airport](/source/Indira_Gandhi_International_Airport) on June 22, 2024,[{{Cite web |date=22 June 2024 |title=Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme' at Terminal-3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi today |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2027936 |access-date=5 July 2024 |website=Government of India Press Information Bureau}}] and is currently available at:[{{cite web |title=Apa Kabar Autogate Bandara Cengkareng Setelah 1,5 Tahun Beroperasi? |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-2337344/apa-kabar-autogate-bandara-cengkareng-setelah-1-5-tahun-beroperasi |publisher=detiknews |access-date=12 June 2024}}] The autogates can be used by [Indonesians](/source/Indonesia_passport), nationals of visa-free countries, and nationals from non-visa-free countries who have obtained a visa on arrival (see [Visa policy of Indonesia](/source/Visa_policy_of_Indonesia)). Holders of a limited long-term stay or a permanent residence permit are also eligible to use the autogates.
Indonesian citizens with all types of passports (ordinary, [e-passport](/source/Biometric_passport), polycarbonate-page e-passport) can freely use the autogates. Foreigners must have an e-passport in order to use the system. The autogates can be used by travelers aged 6 and above.[{{Cite web |title=Six Year Olds Can Now Use Immigration Autogates |publisher=The Jakarta Globe |date=2024-08-31 |access-date= 2026-05-10 |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/special-updates/six-year-olds-can-now-use-immigration-autogates}}]
The autogates are available for use at these ports of entry:
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*[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport](/source/Soekarno-Hatta_International_Airport) ([Jakarta](/source/Jakarta))
*[Ngurah Rai International Airport](/source/Ngurah_Rai_International_Airport) ([Bali](/source/Bali))
*[Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal](/source/Batam_Harbour_Bay_Ferry_Terminal) ([Batam](/source/Batam))
*[Batam Center Ferry Terminal](/source/Batam_Center_Ferry_Terminal)[{{cite web |first1=Agus|last1=Setiawan |title=Imigrasi Batam pasang 15 autogate percepat proses keimigrasian |date=2 May 2024 |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/4085265/imigrasi-batam-pasang-15-autogate-percepat-proses-keimigrasian |publisher=ANTARA News |access-date=12 June 2024}}] ([Batam](/source/Batam))
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==Japan==
[Japan](/source/Japan)'s '''[J-BIS](/source/J-BIS)''' Biounit is an immigration control system that was introduced into Japanese airports and located at immigration booths. Fingerprints of both index fingers are collected along with a photograph. At the same time, the person is checked against immigration office lists, and criminals, people who were previously deported, and other punished foreigners are prevented from entering Japan. On 20 November 2007, [Narita Airport](/source/Narita_Airport), [Kansai International Airport](/source/Kansai_International_Airport),[[http://sankei.jp.msn.com/life/trend/071112/trd0711121140000-n1.htm 「指紋や顔でチェック 関空でバイオ入国審査実験」] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423203413/http://sankei.jp.msn.com/life/trend/071112/trd0711121140000-n1.htm |date=23 April 2008 }} 産経ニュース 2007年11月12日] and [Chūbu Centrair International Airport](/source/Ch%C5%ABbu_Centrair_International_Airport) had the system, with plans to roll out the system to the 27 airports and 126 harbours in Japan.[[http://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/centrair/news/CK2007112002065854.html 「中部でも入国外国人の指紋採取「当然」「懸念も」] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080201031722/http://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/centrair/news/CK2007112002065854.html |date=1 February 2008 }} 中日新聞 2007年11月20日]
Until the start of J-BIS, when people would land in Japan and apply for entry, it was difficult to tell which people had changed their names or used special names on their passports, had been deported, or had criminal records. After the events of [9/11](/source/9%2F11), Japan amended its Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
On 20 November 2007, the changes to the act went into effect. Most foreigners (everyone except special permanent residents, diplomats, people who were invited by the government, and people under the age of 16) were now required to have fingerprints taken from their two index fingers, as well as a photograph. The J-BIS system was the second system of its type enacted in the world; the first was the United States's [US-VISIT](/source/US-VISIT) system.[[http://job.yomiuri.co.jp/news/jo_ne_07112001.cfm 「来日外国人『指紋・顔写真』義務」] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081019001734/http://job.yomiuri.co.jp/news/jo_ne_07112001.cfm |date=19 October 2008 }} 読売新聞 2007年11月20日]
The fingerprint scans and photographs are transferred from the airport to the immigration office's servers, and this information is compared against a blacklist in around five seconds.
This list is a collection of Interpol information and around 14,000 people that have been searched by Japanese police, as well as the fingerprints and pictures that were recorded from around 800,000 foreigners who were deported from Japan.[[http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/news/20100109-OYT1T00070.htm 韓国—九州・山口で密航急増...バイオ認証避け海路], Yomiuri Shimbun, 9 January 2010] and 8 people were arrested for fabricating their fingerprints.[[http://www.47news.jp/CN/200912/CN2009120601000200.html 入国審査、指紋細工で告発8人 1～10月、法務省集計] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717100837/http://www.47news.jp/CN/200912/CN2009120601000200.html |date=17 July 2011 }}, 47 news, 6 December 2009] The [Japan Coast Guard](/source/Japan_Coast_Guard) also reported that the number of [smugglers](/source/smugglers) crossing the [Korea Strait](/source/Korea_Strait) from the [Korean peninsula](/source/Korean_peninsula) has increased rapidly.[[http://www.his-j.com/tyo/corp/btc/news/20071106nrt.html 「成田空港、11/20より自動化ゲート導入」] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225170022/http://www.his-j.com/tyo/corp/btc/news/20071106nrt.html |date=25 February 2009 }} H.I.S.海外出張ニュース] With this system, when a person enters or leaves Japan, rather than having to be processed by a human examiner there, a person can use an eGate, thereby making both entry and departure simpler and easier, as well as more convenient.[[http://www.moj.go.jp/NYUKAN/nyukan63.html 「自動化ゲートの運用について」] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821030411/http://www.moj.go.jp/NYUKAN/nyukan63.html |date=21 August 2008 }} 法務省入国管理局 2007年11月] Japanese people with valid passports, foreigners with both valid passports (this includes refugees with valid travel certificates and re-entry permits) and re-entry permits can use this system.[{{cite web | url = http://www.moj.go.jp/NYUKAN/nyukan63-9.pdf | title = Users' Guide to the Automated Gates (For Foreign Nationals) | pages = 4 | accessdate = 24 August 2008}}] alternatively, one can use the regular gate.
To use Japanese eGates, prior registration is required. For details, see the Ministry of Justice immigration office's information guide. For this advance registration, Japanese people (those who hold Japanese passports), only fingerprints are needed (not an image), as the automated gate does not take a picture.
==Macau==
[Macau](/source/Macau) uses the same '''E-Channel''' system as Hong Kong. Macau residents, [Hong Kong ID Card](/source/Hong_Kong_ID_Card) holders, [Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau](/source/Exit-Entry_Permit_for_Travelling_to_and_from_Hong_Kong_and_Macao) holders for mainland residents can use this service. Checkpoints in [Zhuhai](/source/Zhuhai) have E-Channels which process [Home Return Permit](/source/Home_Return_Permit) cards.
===E-Channel Service for foreign nationals===
In addition as of 2024, all foreign visitors aged 12 or above who hold a passport that is valid for 90 days and is issued by the following countries and territories can use the E-Channel conveniently upon finishing registration (unless otherwise stated) under reciprocity. Additionally, minors aged 12 to 17 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to be eligible for the E-Channel.[
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1 - [Portuguese passport holders](/source/Portuguese_passport) may use the E-Channel only on departure from Macau under reciprocity.
Foreign visitor holding a valid passport with Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card or Foreigner’s Residence Permit (more than 6 months) of the People’s Republic of China is available to use the service.][{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.mo/en/services/ps-1474/ps-1474g/|title=Registration for Automated Passenger Clearance System for non-residents of Macao|publisher=Macao Government}}]
==Malaysia==
[Malaysia](/source/Malaysia)'s NIISe '''eGate''' is the automated border control module of the [National Integrated Immigration System](/source/National_Integrated_Immigration_System),[{{Cite web |date=2025-12-15 |title=Authorities adding 40 NIISe eGates, 145 MyNIISe QR scanners at Johor checkpoints |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/15/authorities-adding-40-niise-egates-145-myniise-qr-scanners-at-johor-checkpoints |access-date=2026-04-06 |website=The Star |language=en}}] it was introduced nationwide in phases and designed to replace the old Malaysian Immigration System eGate.
Malaysia was the first country in the world to issue biometric passports in 1998.[{{Cite web |title=Smart Travel: What's Behind a Biometric Passport? |url=https://www.aratek.co/news/smart-travel-whats-behind-a-biometric-passport |access-date=2026-04-06 |website=www.aratek.co |language=en-US}}] As such, it was among the first to adopt the use of an automated border control system to facilitate immigration clearance for Malaysian citizens. The Autogate system is available at most immigration checkpoints for all Malaysian passport holders. The system uses facial recognition and thumbprint verification to match against information stored in the traveller's biometric passport. On 22 September 2025, the MyNIISe eGates was introduced at [Sultan Abu Bakar Complex](/source/Sultan_Abu_Bakar_Complex) and [Sultan Iskandar Building](/source/Sultan_Iskandar_Building) as a trial phase for testing.[{{Cite web |date=2025-09-17 |title=New immigration system set for trial on 22 Sept |url=https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/112876/new-immigration-system-set-for-trial-on-22-sept |access-date=2026-05-10 |website=The Vibes |language=en}}]
Biometric passport holders of the following countries may use the NIISe eGate at [Kuala Lumpur International Airport](/source/Kuala_Lumpur_International_Airport), [Sultan Iskandar Building](/source/Sultan_Iskandar_Building), [Sultan Abu Bakar Complex](/source/Sultan_Abu_Bakar_Complex), [Penang International Airport](/source/Penang_International_Airport), [Bukit Bunga ICQS Complex](/source/Bukit_Bunga%E2%80%93Ban_Buketa_Bridge) and [Senai International Airport](/source/Senai_International_Airport).[{{Cite web |date=2026-03-27 |title=NIISe rollout begins March 31 |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/27/niise-rollout-begins-march-31 |access-date=2026-04-06 |website=The Star |language=en}}]
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*{{flag|European Union}} [member states](/source/Member_state_of_the_European_Union)
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* {{flagicon|ALB}} [Albania](/source/Albanian_passport)
* {{flagicon|AND}} [Andorra](/source/Andorran_passport)
* {{flagicon|ARM}} [Armenia](/source/Armenian_passport)
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [Australia](/source/Australian_passport)
* {{flagicon|AZE}} [Azerbaijan](/source/Azerbaijan_passport)
* {{flagicon|BLR}} [Belarus](/source/Belarusian_passport)
* {{flagicon|BIH}} [Bosnia and Herzegovina](/source/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina_passport)
* {{flagicon|BRN}} [Brunei](/source/Brunei_passport)
* {{flagicon|BHR}} [Bahrain](/source/Bahrain_passport)
* {{flagicon|CAN}} [Canada](/source/Canadian_passport)
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* {{flagicon|CHN}} [China](/source/Chinese_passport)
* {{flagicon|GEO}} [Georgia](/source/Georgian_passport)
* {{flagicon|HKG}} [Hong Kong](/source/Hong_Kong_passport){{notetag|name=HKMO|The Consulate General of Malaysia in Hong Kong suggests Hong Kong’s and Macao’s passport holders select “CHN” as nationality upon MDAC registration and use manual Immigration Counters instead of autogates to ensure the correct eligibility is granted.[{{cite web|url=https://www.kln.gov.my/web/chn_hong-kong/requirement_foreigner?p_p_id=101_INSTANCE_2TQe&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-2&p_p_col_pos=1&p_p_col_count=2|title=FOR FOREIGNERS|publisher=Consulate General of Malaysia, Hong Kong}}]Hong Kong’s and Macao’s passport holders who select “HKG” or “MAC” as nationality upon MDAC registration cannot access the autogates because the country code on Hong Kong and Macao passports is “CHN”. Meanwhile, those who select “CHN” as their nationality, use the autogates, and would be wrongly granted eligibility for [Chinese passport](/source/Chinese_passport) holders.}}
* {{flagicon|ISL}} [Iceland](/source/Icelandic_passport)
* {{flagicon|JPN}} [Japan](/source/Japanese_passport)
* {{flagicon|JOR}} [Jordan](/source/Jordanian_passport)
* {{flagicon|KWT}} [Kuwait](/source/Kuwaiti_passport)
* {{flagicon|LIE}} [Liechtenstein](/source/Liechtenstein_passport)
* {{flagicon|MAC}} [Macao](/source/Macao_passport){{notetag|name=HKMO}}
* {{flagicon|MDA}} [Moldova](/source/Moldova_passport)
* {{flagicon|NZL}} [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand_passport)
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* {{flagicon|MKD}} [North Macedonia](/source/North_Macedonia_passport)
* {{flagicon|NOR}} [Norway](/source/Norwegian_passport)
* {{flagicon|OMN}} [Oman](/source/Omani_passport)
* {{flagicon|QAT}} [Qatar](/source/Qatari_passport)
* {{flagicon|RUS}} [Russia](/source/Russian_passport)
* {{flagicon|SMR}} [San Marino](/source/San_Marino_passport)
* {{flagicon|SAU}} [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabian_passport)
* {{flagicon|SIN}} [Singapore](/source/Singapore_passport)
* {{flagicon|KOR}} [South Korea](/source/Republic_of_Korea_passport)
* {{flagicon|CHE}} [Switzerland](/source/Swiss_passport)
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* {{flagicon|TWN}} [Taiwan](/source/Taiwanese_passport)
* {{flagicon|TUR}} [Turkey](/source/Turkish_passport)
* {{flagicon|UKR}} [Ukraine](/source/Ukrainian_passport)
* {{flagicon|UAE}} [United Arab Emirates](/source/United_Arab_Emirates_passport)
* {{flagicon|GBR}} [United Kingdom](/source/British_passport)
* {{flagicon|USA}} [United States of America](/source/United_States_passport)
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The NIISe eGate may also be used by passport holders of 8 [ASEAN](/source/ASEAN) countries, although currently limited to only Departure. The following countries are [Cambodia](/source/Cambodia), [Indonesia](/source/Indonesia), [Laos](/source/Laos), [Myanmar](/source/Myanmar), [the Philippines](/source/Philippines), [Thailand](/source/Thailand), [Timor-Leste](/source/Timor-Leste) and [Vietnam](/source/Vietnam).[{{Cite web|title= MDAC eGate eligibility for ASEAN countries |access-date=2026-05-10| url=https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/egate#:~:text=Thailand%2C%20Cambodia%2C%20Laos%2C%20Philippines%2C%20Vietnam%2C%20Myanmar%2C%20Indonesia%20and%20Timor%2DLeste%20(only%20eligible%20for%20departure) |website= Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia |language=en}}]
At the two road border checkpoints with Singapore ([Sultan Iskandar Building](/source/Sultan_Iskandar_Building) in [Johor Bahru](/source/Johor_Bahru), [Sultan Abu Bakar Complex](/source/Sultan_Abu_Bakar_Complex) in [Iskandar Puteri](/source/Iskandar_Puteri)), all Singaporean citizens (with the exception of those with Malaysian Permanent Residency status) are eligible to use the Autogate system (with initial pre-enrollment required at the manual counters) under the MACS 2.0 program. In addition, MBIKE is open to registered Malaysian motorcyclists, using an RFID sticker in the registered user's passport.
The Malaysia Automated Clearance System (MACS) can be used by registered Singapore citizens, Singapore permanent residents and foreigners residing in Singapore. However, registration for the MACS scheme has been suspended since August 2018, although existing registered users may continue to use automated clearance until the expiration of their MACS stickers.
==Mexico==
[Mexico](/source/Mexico)'s '''[Viajero Confiable](/source/Viajero_Confiable)''' program is only open to Mexican and US citizens who are members of Global Entry.
It is a [Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative](/source/Western_Hemisphere_Travel_Initiative) (WHTI) program and prospective members must pass a background check, interview with a Mexican immigration officer, and have fingerprints and iris scans taken. Kiosks are currently available at the [Cancun](/source/Canc%C3%BAn_International_Airport), [Los Cabos](/source/Los_Cabos_International_Airport), and [Mexico City](/source/Mexico_City_International_Airport) international airports, but the Mexican government hopes to expand it to other cities in the near future.[{{cite web|url=http://www.viajeroconfiable.inm.gob.mx/index.php/location/|title=Viajero Confiable|website=GOB.mx}}]
In January 2023, Mexico began operating eGates as part of a pilot program, which enabled citizens from Canada and the United States to clear passport control without interacting with a border control officer.[{{Cite web |last=Costa |first=Vinicius |date=14 December 2022 |title=4 Reasons Why Visiting Cancun Will Be Stress-Free This Winter |url=https://www.traveloffpath.com/4-reasons-why-visiting-cancun-will-be-stress-free-this-winter/ |access-date=10 June 2023 |website=Travel Off Path |language=en}}] These eGates are at [Cancun's](/source/Canc%C3%BAn_International_Airport) airport in terminals 3 and 4, and involve the passport holder entering a booth by themselves, scanning their passport and having their picture taken. The Mexican government plans to expand eGates next to airports in [Los Cabos](/source/Los_Cabos_International_Airport) and [Puerto Vallarta](/source/Licenciado_Gustavo_D%C3%ADaz_Ordaz_International_Airport).[{{Cite web |last=Costa |first=Vinicius |date=24 January 2023 |title=Los Cabos And Puerto Vallarta Will Be The Next Destinations In Mexico To Open eGates For Faster Border Control |url=https://www.traveloffpath.com/los-cabos-and-puerto-vallarta-will-be-the-next-destinations-in-mexico-to-open-egates-for-faster-border-control/ |access-date=10 June 2023 |website=Travel Off Path |language=en}}]
==New Zealand==
[New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand) also operates the Australian manufactured SmartGate system (renamed as '''eGates''') at [Auckland](/source/Auckland_Airport), [Wellington](/source/Wellington_International_Airport), [Christchurch](/source/Christchurch_International_Airport) and [Queenstown](/source/Queenstown_Airport) airports.[{{cite web |url=https://www.asmag.com/showpost/21778.aspx |title=Morpho Australasia completes eGate installation in New Zealand airport |author= |date=16 December 2016 |website=asmag |publisher=Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. |access-date=3 July 2018 |quote=Safran Identity & Security, through its subsidiary Morpho Australasia, has completed installing the next generation of eGates into Christchurch Airport.]
This installation is part of national upgrade and innovation program for 51 new generation border processing eGates for the New Zealand Customs Service (NZ Customs). The rollout has seen new generation Safran Identity & Security's eGates installed in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and now Christchurch airport.}} eGates can only be used by travellers 10 years of age or older. E-passports from the following countries are eligible to use the New Zealand eGates (as of 13 October 2025).[{{cite web |url= https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal/travel-to-and-from-nz/travelling-to-new-zealand/egate/ |title=eGate |date=26 May 2025 |publisher=[New Zealand Customs Service](/source/New_Zealand_Customs_Service) |access-date=27 May 2025}}]
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*{{flagicon|AND}} [Andorra](/source/Andorran_passport)
*{{flagicon|ARG}} [Argentina](/source/Argentine_passport)
*{{flagicon|AUS}} [Australia](/source/Australian_passport)
*{{flagicon|AUT}} [Austria](/source/Austrian_passport)
*{{flagicon|BHR}} [Bahrain](/source/Bahraini_passport)
*{{flagicon|BEL}} [Belgium](/source/Belgian_passport)
*{{flagicon|BRA}} [Brazil](/source/Brazilian_passport)
*{{flagicon|BGR}} [Bulgaria](/source/Bulgarian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CAN}} [Canada](/source/Canadian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CHL}} [Chile](/source/Chilean_passport)
*{{flagicon|CHN}} [China](/source/Chinese_passport)
*{{flagicon|HRV}} [Croatia](/source/Croatian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CYP}} [Cyprus](/source/Cypriot_passport)
*{{flagicon|CZE}} [Czech Republic](/source/Czech_passport)
*{{flagicon|DNK}} [Denmark](/source/Danish_passport)
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*{{flagicon|EST}} [Estonia](/source/Estonian_passport)
*{{flagicon|FIN}} [Finland](/source/Finnish_passport)
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [France](/source/French_passport)
*{{flagicon|DEU}} [Germany](/source/German_passport)
*{{flagicon|GRC}} [Greece](/source/Greek_passport)
*{{flagicon|HKG}} [Hong Kong](/source/Hong_Kong_passport)
*{{flagicon|HUN}} [Hungary](/source/Hungarian_passport)
*{{flagicon|ISL}} [Iceland](/source/Icelandic_passport)
*{{flagicon|IRL}} [Ireland](/source/Irish_passport)
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [Italy](/source/Italian_passport)
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [Japan](/source/Japanese_passport)
*{{flagicon|KWT}} [Kuwait](/source/Kuwaiti_passport)
*{{flagicon|LVA}} [Latvia](/source/Latvian_passport)
*{{flagicon|LIE}} [Liechtenstein](/source/Liechtenstein_passport)
*{{flagicon|LTU}} [Lithuania](/source/Lithuanian_passport)
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*{{flagicon|LUX}} [Luxembourg](/source/Luxembourg_passport)
*{{flagicon|MAC}} [Macau](/source/Macao_passport)
*{{flagicon|MYS}} [Malaysia](/source/Malaysian_passport)
*{{flagicon|MLT}} [Malta](/source/Maltese_passport)
*{{flagicon|MEX}} [Mexico](/source/Mexican_passport)
*{{flagicon|MCO}} [Monaco](/source/Mon%C3%A9gasque_passport)
*{{flagicon|NLD}} [Netherlands](/source/Dutch_passport)
*{{flagicon|NZL}} [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand_passport)
*{{flagicon|NOR}} [Norway](/source/Norwegian_passport)
*{{flagicon|OMN}} [Oman](/source/Omani_passport)
*{{flagicon|PHL}} [Philippines](/source/Philippine_passport)
*{{flagicon|POL}} [Poland](/source/Polish_passport)
*{{flagicon|PRT}} [Portugal](/source/Portuguese_passport)
*{{flagicon|ROU}} [Romania](/source/Romanian_passport)
*{{flagicon|SMR}} [San Marino](/source/San_Marino_passport)
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*{{flagicon|SYC}} [Seychelles](/source/Seychellois_passport)
*{{flagicon|SGP}} [Singapore](/source/Singapore_passport)
*{{flagicon|SVK}} [Slovakia](/source/Slovak_passport)
*{{flagicon|SVN}} [Slovenia](/source/Slovenian_passport)
*{{flagicon|KOR}} [South Korea](/source/South_Korean_passport)
*{{flagicon|ESP}} [Spain](/source/Spanish_passport)
*{{flagicon|SWE}} [Sweden](/source/Swedish_passport)
*{{flagicon|CHE}} [Switzerland](/source/Swiss_passport)
*{{flagicon|TWN}} [Taiwan](/source/Taiwanese_passport)
*{{flagicon|THA}} [Thailand](/source/Thai_passport)
*{{flagicon|ARE}} [United Arab Emirates](/source/Emirati_passport)
*{{flagicon|GBR}} [United Kingdom](/source/British_passport)
*{{flagicon|USA}} [United States](/source/United_States_passport)
*{{flagicon|VAT}} [Vatican City](/source/Vatican_City_and_Holy_See_passports)
|}
New Zealand eGates use biometrics to match the stored image in the ePassport with the picture of the user taken at the gate.
To make sure eGate can do this, travellers must make sure they look as similar to their ePassport photos as possible and remove veils, scarves and hats that obscures any part of the face. Glasses may be left in place if worn in the ePassport photo and they have thin frames. eGate can handle minor changes in your face, for example if the travellers' weight or hair has changed.
[Customs](/source/New_Zealand_Customs_Service), [Biosecurity](/source/Ministry_for_Primary_Industries_(New_Zealand)) and [Immigration](/source/Immigration_New_Zealand) officials will use information provided at eGates, including photos, to clear travellers and their items across New Zealand's border.
Biometric information is kept for three months before destruction but other information, including about movements across New Zealand's border is kept indefinitely and handled in accordance with the [Privacy Act 1993](/source/Right_to_privacy_in_New_Zealand), or as the law authorises. This might include information being used by or shared with other law enforcement or border control authorities.
Unlike Australian eGates, arriving passengers aren't required to complete a questionnaire before reaching the eGate.
==Philippines==
[[File:EGates at Mactan–Cebu International Airport.jpg|thumb|eGates at [Mactan–Cebu International Airport](/source/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu_International_Airport)]]
The [Philippines](/source/Philippines)' [Bureau of Immigration](/source/Bureau_of_Immigration_(Philippines)) operates '''eGates''' procured by the [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan)-based [MiTAC Computing Technology Corp.](/source/MiTAC_Computing_Technology_Corp.) through a joint venture with Ascent Solutions at [Clark International Airport](/source/Clark_International_Airport), [Francisco Bangoy International Airport](/source/Francisco_Bangoy_International_Airport) in [Davao](/source/Davao_City), [Mactan–Cebu International Airport](/source/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu_International_Airport), and [Ninoy Aquino International Airport](/source/Ninoy_Aquino_International_Airport) in [Manila](/source/Metro_Manila).[{{cite web |title=Electronic Gate (E-Gate) System for the Bureau of Immigration |url=https://en.smartcity.org.tw/index.php/en-us/component/spsimpleportfolio/item/25-electronic-gate-e-gate-system-for-the-bureau-of-immigra |website=Smart City Summit & Expo |access-date=4 September 2023 |date=2019}}] The first gates were launched at the Manila airport in October 2018 solely for biometric [Philippine passport](/source/Philippine_passport) holders at arrival formalities. The bureau stated that the utilization of eGates reduces the processing time per passenger by 30 seconds maximum. As of 2023, 21 eGates are in use across the Philippines, most of which are situated at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.[{{cite news |last1=Arcangel |first1=Xianne |title=BI eyes converting half of immigration counters nationwide to e-gates by 2026 |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/9/3/airports-bureau-of-immigration-e-gates-2026.html |access-date=4 September 2023 |work=CNN Philippines |date=3 September 2023 |archive-date=4 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904161048/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/9/3/airports-bureau-of-immigration-e-gates-2026.html |url-status=dead }}] The bureau has yet to install eGates at the departure areas of the country's international airports.[{{cite news |last1=Santos |first1=Rudy |title=NAIA immigration E-Gates now operational |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/10/14/1859938/naia-immigration-e-gates-now-operational |access-date=4 September 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=14 October 2018}}]
The Bureau of Immigration suspended the operations of eGates at Philippine airports in March 2020 when the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_Philippines) emerged due to concerns that the biometric fingerprint scanning feature could potentially expose passengers to the [COVID-19 virus](/source/COVID-19) and facilitate its spread. The bureau lifted the suspension in December 2021.[{{cite news |last1=Patinio |first1=Ferdinand |title=BI to reactivate 'e-gates' for arriving Pinoys in December |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1159217 |access-date=4 September 2023 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=9 November 2021}}]
==Qatar==
'''E-Gate''' is a program that allows Qatari national, expatriate citizens of Qatar and GCC nationals to apply for an e-gate card by visiting the Ministry of Interior office in Al Gharafa (Doha).
==Singapore==
The [Immigration and Checkpoints Authority](/source/Immigration_and_Checkpoints_Authority) of Singapore (ICA) has integrated [information technology](/source/information_technology) to streamline the entry and exit procedure at checkpoints. Singapore citizens, permanent residents and other registered travellers can use automated lanes called the enhanced-Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS). Foreign visitors whose fingerprints are registered on arrival may use the eIACS lanes for exit clearance. The Biometric Identification of Motorbikers (BIKES) System at land checkpoints can be used by residents and work pass holders entering and leaving Singapore by motorcycle.
The Frequent Traveller Programme (FTP) allows eligible travellers to enjoy convenient immigration clearance via the eIACS automated clearance facilities. APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders or visitors who have visited at least 2 times within the last 24 months, from certain eligible countries, are able to apply. Eligible countries or regions include Australia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, United Kingdom ("British Citizen" only), New Zealand, Thailand, People's Republic of China (with prior approval of 5-year, multiple-entry visas and Hong Kong SAR passport) and the United States (for citizens who are existing members of the U.S. Global Entry Programme (GEP)), with age variations depending on the type of nationality.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.ica.gov.sg/enteringanddeparting/visitor/ftp|title=Frequent Traveller Programme|last=Singapore|first=Immigration & Checkpoints Authority|date=29 October 2019|website=|access-date=31 December 2019|archive-date=30 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230185418/https://www.ica.gov.sg/enteringanddeparting/visitor/ftp|url-status=dead}}]
In 2016, ICA began the biometric registering and verification of travellers using the Bioscreen system.[{{Cite news|url=https://www.gov.sg/factually/content/why-are-we-introducing-fingerprint-checks-at-our-land-checkpoints|title=Why are we introducing fingerprint checks at our land checkpoints?|access-date=31 March 2018|language=en}}] Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents have their iris bio-data registered as well.[{{Cite news|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/authorities-to-collect-iris-scans-from-singaporeans-prs-starting-7657104|title=Authorities to collect iris scans from Singaporeans, PRs starting Jan 1|work=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=31 March 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=1 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401074858/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/authorities-to-collect-iris-scans-from-singaporeans-prs-starting-7657104|url-status=dead}}]
In 2019, ICA began trialing using the facial and iris recognition as an upgrade to the current fingerprint recognition at various land and air border checkpoints.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/contactless-immigration-trial-extended-to-changi-airport-t4|title=No need to scan passport for immigration clearance at Changi Airport's T4 in contactless trial|last=Kai Yi|first=Wong|date=4 December 2019|website=The Straits Times|access-date=5 December 2019}}][{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/trial-of-new-contactless-immigration-clearance-system-at-tuas-checkpoint|title=Iris and facial ID for immigration clearance goes on trial at Tuas Checkpoint|last=Diman|first=Hairianto|date=15 April 2019|website=The Straits Times|access-date=5 December 2019}}]
In May 2022, ICA announced that from the second half of this year, foreign travellers who have enrolled their facial and iris biometrics on their initial visit to Singapore will be able to obtain automated immigration clearance on subsequent trips to Singapore.[{{Cite web |last=Wong |first=Shiying |date=6 May 2022 |title=Foreign travellers with biometrics registered in S'pore can get automated immigration clearance |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/foreign-travellers-with-biometrics-registered-here-will-enjoy-automated-clearance-ica |access-date=19 May 2022 |website=[The Straits Times](/source/The_Straits_Times) |language=en}}]
Under the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)'s '''Automated Clearance Initiative (ACI)''', eligible foreign visitors, including those visiting Singapore for the first time, can use automated lanes for both arrival and departure immigration clearance without the need for prior enrolment.[{{Cite web |title=More Foreign Visitors Able to Clear Immigration Through Automated Lanes |url=https://www.ica.gov.sg/news-and-publications/newsroom/media-release/more-foreign-visitors-able-to-clear-immigration-through-automated-lanes#ftn1 |access-date=25 April 2023 |website=ICA |language=en}}] As of April 2023, the ACI was deployed to 130 automated lanes at Changi Airport and 40 automated lanes at the land checkpoints.[{{Cite web |title=Automated Clearance Initiative |url=https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-depart/for-visitors/ACI |access-date=19 May 2022 |website=ICA |language=en}}]
Under the ACI, eligible arriving foreign visitors are directed to the automated lanes for immigration clearance.[{{Cite web |date=24 October 2024 |title=Passport-less Clearance Fully Rolled-Out at Changi Airport |url=https://www.ica.gov.sg/news-and-publications/newsroom/media-release/passport-less-clearance-fully-rolled-out-at-changi-airport#_ftn1 |access-date=15 January 2025 |website=Immigration and Checkpoints Authority}}]
On 16 December 2024, the ICA extended passport-less clearance for Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and long-term pass holders at Marina-Bay Cruise Center. This facility is available to them on both arrival and departure.
==South Korea==
South Korea's '''[Smart Entry Service](/source/Border_control)''' (SeS) is a voluntary program that allows pre-approved and trusted travellers to proceed through South Korean immigration using biometric information included in their passports at eGates. Typically this takes less than 12 seconds.[{{cite web|title=Smart Entry Service|url=http://www.ses.go.kr/ses/main_en.ses|website=ses.go.kr}}]
Eligible applicants register their fingerprints and facial image in advance and must agree to the use of their registered personal information.
South Koreans aged 7 or above, citizens from selected countries, foreigners aged 17 or above and holding Korean Alien Registration Card, foreign crew members with multiple-entry visas, and foreigners holding Korea Priority Card issued by Ministry of Justice are eligible. Foreign nationalities eligible to register include American citizens enrolled in Global Entry, Hong Kong SAR passport holders, Macau SAR passport holders, and Taiwanese passport holders. The nationals must not hold Korean Alien Registration Card. For Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan passport holders, they must not use other passports such as People's Republic of China passport, British National (Overseas) passport, and Portuguese passport when they enter South Korea to be eligible.
==Serbia==
The automated passport control was introduced to [Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport](/source/Belgrade_Nikola_Tesla_Airport) back in December 2010 as a donation of the German company [Millbauer](/source/Millbauer).[{{cite web |url=https://aviokartanet.wordpress.com/2010/12/25/elektronska-kapija-na-beogradskom-aerodromu/ |title= Electronic gate at Belgrade airport |date=25 December 2010 |website= |publisher=aviokarta.net |access-date=15 May 2020 |quote=}}]
On 20 December 2024, a new eGate system was implemented at [Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport](/source/Belgrade_Nikola_Tesla_Airport)[{{cite web |url=https://n1info.rs/vesti/elektronske-kapije-pasosi-aerodrom-beograd/ |title= Pasoška kontrola za 12 sekundi: Puštene u rad elektronske kapije na beogradskom aerodromu|date=20 December 2024 |website= |publisher=n1info.rs}}] passport control. Initially, the new e-gates could have been used only by the adult Serbian citizens using their biometric [Serbian passport](/source/Serbian_passport)s. Before the introduction of the latest iteration of the eGates, article 47 of the Serbian law dealing with border control - Zakon o graničnoj kontroli [{{cite web |url=https://www.paragraf.rs/propisi/zakon-o-granicnoj-kontroli.html |title= Zakon o graničnoj kontroli |date=20 December 2024 |website= |publisher=paragraf.rs}}] - had to be modified and approved by the legislature so that the requirement for stamping Serbian passports on exit control could be dropped from the law.
On 4 April 2025, the use of the e-gates at [Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport](/source/Belgrade_Nikola_Tesla_Airport) has been extended to citizens from the following countries:
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* {{flagicon|SRB}} [Serbia](/source/Serbian_passport)
* {{flagicon|AUT}} [Austria](/source/Austrian_passport)
* {{flagicon|BEL}} [Belgium](/source/Belgian_passport)
* {{flagicon|BGR}} [Bulgaria](/source/Bulgarian_passport)
* {{flagicon|CZE}} [Czech Republic](/source/Czech_passport)
* {{flagicon|FIN}} [Finland](/source/Finnish_passport)
* {{flagicon|FRA}} [France](/source/French_passport)
* {{flagicon|DEU}} [Germany](/source/German_passport)
* {{flagicon|HUN}} [Hungary](/source/Hungarian_passport)
* {{flagicon|IRL}} [Ireland](/source/Irish_passport)
* {{flagicon|ITA}} [Italy](/source/Italian_passport)
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* {{flagicon|LVA}} [Latvia](/source/Latvian_passport)
* {{flagicon|LUX}} [Luxembourg](/source/Luxembourgish_passport)
* {{flagicon|NLD}} [Netherlands](/source/Dutch_passport)
* {{flagicon|NOR}} [Norway](/source/Norwegian_passport)
* {{flagicon|ROU}} [Romania](/source/Romanian_passport)
* {{flagicon|SVK}} [Slovakia](/source/Slovak_passport)
* {{flagicon|ESP}} [Spain](/source/Spanish_passport)
* {{flagicon|SWE}} [Sweden](/source/Swedish_passport)
* {{flagicon|CHE}} [Switzerland](/source/Swiss_passport)
* {{flagicon|GBR}} [United Kingdom](/source/British_passport)
* {{flagicon|USA}} [United States](/source/American_passport)
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==Taiwan==
[Taiwan](/source/Taiwan)'s eGate is a free automated entry system for Republic of China citizens and certain classes of residents and frequent visitors.
Users simply scan their travel documents at the gate and are passed through for facial recognition. Electronic fingerprinting is used when facial recognition fails. Registration is available at the immigration counter right at the port of entry.[{{cite web|title=e-Gate|url=http://www.immigration.gov.tw/egate/|website=immigration.gov.tw|access-date=3 July 2018|archive-date=8 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908023824/http://www.immigration.gov.tw/egate/|url-status=dead}}]
Passengers who are over 16 years old and have an electronic passport from one of the following countries (pre-enrolment registration required at the manual immigration office near checkpoint) may use the eGates:[{{Cite news |title=Faster clearance for Singaporeans visiting Taiwan with access to airport e-gates |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/faster-clearance-for-singaporeans-visiting-taiwan-with-access-to-airport-e-gates |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=[The Straits Times](/source/The_Straits_Times)|date=27 July 2023 |last1=Wen |first1=Lok Jian }}]
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*{{flagicon|AUS}} [Australia](/source/Australian_passport)
*{{flagicon|Czech Republic}} [Czech Republic](/source/Czech_passport)
*{{flagicon|MYS}} [Malaysia](/source/Malaysian_passport)
*{{flagicon|GER}} [Germany](/source/German_passport)
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*{{flagicon|ITA}} [Italy](/source/Italian_passport)
*{{flagicon|SIN}} [Singapore](/source/Singapore_passport)
*{{flagicon|KOR}} [South Korea](/source/South_Korean_passport)
*{{flagicon|USA}} [United States](/source/United_States_passport)
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==Thailand==
[Thailand](/source/Thailand)'s automated passport control (APC) system at [Suvarnabhumi Airport](/source/Suvarnabhumi_Airport) and [Don Mueang International Airport](/source/Don_Mueang_International_Airport) has been available for only Thai nationals since 2012.[{{cite news|title=Singaporeans test automated immigration at Suvarnabhumi |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1309287/suvarnabhumi-automating-immigration-lanes |newspaper=Bangkok Post |date=19 August 2017}}] In addition, [Hong Kong](/source/Hong_Kong_SAR_passport) and [Singapore](/source/Singapore_passport) E-Passport Holders can also use the automated passport control gates on both departure and arrival from Thailand under current reciprocal agreements.[{{cite web |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/singaporeans-can-use-passport-scanners-at-thailand-s-9139338 |title=Singaporeans can use passport scanners at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi airport |website=channelnewsasia.com |date=20 August 2017 |access-date=19 August 2018 |archive-date=20 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820005727/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/singaporeans-can-use-passport-scanners-at-thailand-s-9139338 |url-status=dead }}] Since 15 December 2023, the APC system can be used for all nationalities with an electronic passport but only when on departure from the country and if have not overstayed the limit.[{{cite web |last1=English |first1=Khaosod |title=SUVARNABHUMI AUTO-DEPARTURE PASSPORT CONTROL IS OPEN TO FOREIGNERS... อ่านข่าวต้นฉบับได้ที่ |date=11 December 2023 |url=https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2023/12/11/suvarnabhumi-auto-departure-passport-control-is-open-to-foreigners/ |publisher=Khaosod English |access-date=12 June 2024}}]
== Turkey ==
Automated Passport Control gates, called "Hızlı Pasaport Geçiş Sistemi" (Expedited Passport-Entry System) was introduced first in Istanbul's [Sabiha Gökçen Airport](/source/Istanbul_Sabiha_G%C3%B6k%C3%A7en_International_Airport) in May 2019, quickly followed by the newly opened [Istanbul Airport](/source/Istanbul_Airport) in June 2019. Citizens of [Turkey](/source/Turkey) with a valid and chipped biometric [passport](/source/passport) (both old and new chipped-models are accepted, but must not be issued by consulates or embassies abroad) are eligible to use the automated gates, which require passengers to scan their passports and fingerprints, as well as using a [facial-recognition system](/source/Facial_recognition_system) by taking a live photograph of the passenger. In the departure immigration checkpoints, a Turkish Border Police will check the departure tax stamp/card ("Harç Pulu") for Turkish citizens. Receiving an exit / entry stamp is optional for Turkish citizens.
==United Arab Emirates==
The UAE's Smart Gate system allows [UAE nationals](/source/Emiratis), [UAE residents](/source/Expatriates_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates), [GCC nationals](/source/Gulf_Cooperation_Council) and [nationals of visa-exempt countries](/source/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates) to arrive and depart the country without the need to see an immigration officer. The process takes 30 seconds.
==United Kingdom==
[[File:Heathrow Terminal 4 ePassport gates.jpg|right|thumb|ePassport gates in [Heathrow Airport](/source/Heathrow_Airport) (Terminal 4)]]
[[File:Heathrow Terminal 5 ePassport gates.jpg|right|thumb|ePassport gates in [Heathrow Airport](/source/Heathrow_Airport) (Terminal 5)]]
[[File:GAT South eGates.JPG|right|thumb|ePassport gates in [Gatwick Airport](/source/Gatwick_Airport) (South Terminal)]]
'''[ePassport gates](/source/ePassport_gates)''' are operated by the [UK Border Force](/source/UK_Border_Force) and located at immigration checkpoints in arrival halls in some airports across the United Kingdom, offering an alternative to using desks staffed by immigration officers. The gates use facial recognition technology to verify the user's identity against the data stored in the chip in their biometric passport. The ePassport gates do not accept national identity cards, even though [EU](/source/EU)/[EEA](/source/EEA) national identity cards are accepted at manned gates under the [EU Settlement Scheme](/source/EU_Settlement_Scheme).
Citizens with European Economic Area, European Union, Swiss, Australian, Canadian, Japanese, New Zealand, Singaporean, South Korean, and United States passports[{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/registered-traveller|title=Registered Traveller: faster entry through the UK border|website=GOV.UK}}] can use ePassport gates, provided that they are aged either 10 or over and holding valid [biometric passports](/source/biometric_passports). Users between the ages of 10 and 17 who are using ePassport gates are required to be accompanied by an adult. From Wednesday 8th July, this will include users between the ages of 8 and 9.[{{Cite web |title=More children eligible for eGates in boost for families this summer |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-children-eligible-for-egates-in-boost-for-families-this-summer |access-date=2026-05-24 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}]
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*{{flagicon|AUS}} [Australia](/source/Australian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CAN}} [Canada](/source/Canadian_passport)
*{{flagicon|EUR}} [EU/EEA](/source/Passports_in_Europe)
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [Japan](/source/Japanese_passport)
*{{flagicon|NZL}} [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand_passport)
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*{{flagicon|SIN}} [Singapore](/source/Singaporean_passport)
*{{flagicon|KOR}} [South Korea](/source/Republic_of_Korea_passport)
*{{flagicon|SUI}} [Switzerland](/source/Swiss_passport)
*{{flagicon|UK}} [United Kingdom](/source/British_passport)
*{{flagicon|USA}} [United States](/source/United_States_passport)
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Holders of valid biometric passports from the following countries can use ePassport gates, provided that they are aged 12 or over and are already enrolled as a "Registered Traveller":[{{Cite web |title=Registered Traveller: faster entry through the UK border |url=https://www.gov.uk/registered-traveller |access-date=10 January 2020 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}]
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*{{flagicon|AND}} [Andorra](/source/Andorran_passport)
*{{flagicon|ARG}} [Argentina](/source/Argentine_passport)
*{{flagicon|BHS}} [Bahamas](/source/Bahamian_passport)
*{{flagicon|BLZ}} [Belize](/source/Belizean_passport)
*{{flagicon|BRA}} [Brazil](/source/Brazilian_passport)
*{{flagicon|BRN}} [Brunei Darussalam](/source/Bruneian_passport)
*{{flagicon|CHL}} [Chile](/source/Chilean_passport)
*{{flagicon|CRI}} [Costa Rica](/source/Costa_Rican_passport)
*{{flagicon|GTM}} [Guatemala](/source/Guatemalan_passport)
*{{flagicon|VAT}} [Holy See](/source/Vatican_passport)
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*{{flagicon|HKG}} [Hong Kong SAR](/source/Hong_Kong_SAR_passport)
*{{flagicon|ISR}} [Israel](/source/Israeli_passport)
*{{flagicon|MAC}} [Macau SAR](/source/Macau_SAR_passport)
*{{flagicon|MYS}} [Malaysia](/source/Malaysian_passport)
*{{flagicon|MDV}} [Maldives](/source/Maldivian_passport)
*{{flagicon|MEX}} [Mexico](/source/Mexican_passport)
*{{flagicon|MCO}} [Monaco](/source/Monegasque_passport)
*{{flagicon|NRU}} [Nauru](/source/Nauruan_passport)
*{{flagicon|NIC}} [Nicaragua](/source/Nicaraguan_passport)
*{{flagicon|PAN}} [Panama](/source/Panamanian_passport)
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*{{flagicon|PNG}} [Papua New Guinea](/source/Papua_New_Guinean_passport)
*{{flagicon|PRY}} [Paraguay](/source/Paraguayan_passport)
*{{flagicon|VCT}} [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](/source/Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines_passport)
*{{flagicon|WSM}} [Samoa](/source/Samoan_passport)
*{{flagicon|SYC}} [Seychelles](/source/Seychellois_passport)
*{{flagicon|TW}} [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan_passport){{refn|Only for holders with their [personal ID numbers](/source/National_Identification_Card_(Republic_of_China)) stipulated in their respective passports. Taiwan issues passports without ID numbers to some persons not having the right to reside in Taiwan, including [nationals without household registration](/source/nationals_without_household_registration).[{{citation|url=http://www.immigration.gov.tw/public/Attachment/13311021435.pdf|title=ROC (Taiwan) Immigration Reference Guide for Civil Carriers|publisher=National Immigration Agency|date=18 March 2011|accessdate=21 December 2011|archive-date=28 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140128194621/http://www.immigration.gov.tw/public/Attachment/13311021435.pdf|url-status=dead}}][{{citation|chapter-url=http://law.moj.gov.tw/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?PCode=E0030004|chapter=護照條例施行細則|title=Laws & Regulations Database of The Republic of China|publisher=Ministry of Justice|publication-place=Taipei|date=29 June 2011|accessdate=21 December 2011}}. [http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1296&CtNode=518&mp=2 English translation] available from the Bureau of Consular Affairs.]|group="note"}}
*{{flagicon|TON}} [Tonga](/source/Tongan_passport)
*{{flagicon|TTO}} [Trinidad and Tobago](/source/Trinidad_and_Tobago_passport)
*{{flagicon|URY}} [Uruguay](/source/Uruguayan_passport)
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ePassport gates are available at the following locations:
* [Birmingham Airport](/source/Birmingham_Airport)
* [Bristol Airport](/source/Bristol_Airport)
* [Cardiff Airport](/source/Cardiff_Airport)
* [East Midlands Airport](/source/East_Midlands_Airport)
* [Edinburgh Airport](/source/Edinburgh_Airport)
* [Eurostar Brussels-Midi Terminal](/source/Brussels-South_railway_station) ([juxtaposed controls](/source/juxtaposed_controls))
* [Eurostar Paris Gare du Nord](/source/Gare_du_Nord) ([juxtaposed controls](/source/juxtaposed_controls))
* [Gatwick Airport](/source/Gatwick_Airport) (North and South Terminals)
* [Glasgow Airport](/source/Glasgow_Airport)
* [Heathrow Airport](/source/Heathrow_Airport) (Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5)†
* [London City Airport](/source/London_City_Airport)
* [Luton Airport](/source/Luton_Airport)
* [Manchester Airport](/source/Manchester_Airport) (Terminals 1, 2 and 3)
* [Newcastle Airport](/source/Newcastle_International_Airport)
* [Stansted Airport](/source/Stansted_Airport)
† Heathrow Airport Terminal 1 became obsolete on 29 June 2015.
==United States==
{{Main|SENTRI|Global Entry|NEXUS}}
A system called '''Automated Passport Control''' (APC) was previously available, without having to pre-register, to [U.S. citizen](/source/Citizenship_of_the_United_States)s, [U.S. lawful permanent resident](/source/Green_card)s, [Canadian citizen](/source/Canadian_nationality_law)s, [Canadian permanent resident](/source/Permanent_residency_in_Canada)s, eligible [Visa Waiver Program](/source/Visa_Waiver_Program) travellers and passengers holding a B1/B2, C1/D, or D visa.[{{Cite news | url = https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/business-services/new-automated-passport-control-kiosks-at-lax | title = New Automated Passport Control (APC) Kiosks Launch at LAX Airport | work = Discover Los Angeles | date = 6 October 2014 | accessdate = 29 September 2021}}] APC had ceased to operate by 2022 with all kiosks removed.[{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/05/travel/customs-kiosks-facial-recognition.html|first=Heather|access-date=14 January 2026|title=Whatever Happened to Those Self-Service Passport Kiosks at Airports?|last=Murphy|work=[New York Times](/source/New_York_Times)|date=5 October 2022}}]
Besides APC, certain low-risk travellers can also apply to enroll in Trusted Traveler Programs operated by [U.S. Customs and Border Protection](/source/U.S._Customs_and_Border_Protection), such as '''[Global Entry](/source/Global_Entry)''' and '''[NEXUS](/source/NEXUS)'''. Applicants must file an application, pay a registration fee, go through a background check and attend an interview. Once approved, in addition to using self-service kiosks just like APC, travellers may receive additional benefits such as [TSA PreCheck](/source/TSA_PreCheck).
=== Global Entry ===
{{Main|Global Entry}}
thumb|Global Entry kiosks
[Global Entry](/source/Global_Entry) is a program of the [U.S. Customs and Border Protection](/source/U.S._Customs_and_Border_Protection) service that allows pre-approved, low-risk travellers to receive expedited clearance upon arrival into the United States.
===Mobile Passport Control===
Mobile Passport Control allows select travellers at participating points of entry to enter their details and customs declarations, and take a photo on an [iOS](/source/iOS) or [Android](/source/Android_(operating_system)) app, before submitting this online. They can then receive expedited processing in a dedicated line at USCBP checkpoints. MPC is free of charge. Users must still be examined by a USCBP officer.[https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control]
== See also ==
* [Airport of Entry](/source/Airport_of_Entry)
* [Entry/Exit System](/source/Entry%2FExit_System)
* [Iris Recognition Immigration System](/source/Iris_Recognition_Immigration_System)
* [Port of entry](/source/Port_of_entry)
* [Port Passenger Accelerated Service System](/source/Port_Passenger_Accelerated_Service_System) (PORTPASS)
* [Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection](/source/Secure_Electronic_Network_for_Travelers_Rapid_Inspection) (SENTRI)
== Notes ==
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==References==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Ente/Goin/Arrival/Smartgateor-ePassport Australian Border Force: SmartGate]
* [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/use-epassport-gates-for-fast-entry-into-the-uk gov.uk: Use ePassport gates for fast entry into the UK]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140921005826/http://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/automated-passport-control-apc US Automated Passport control]
* [https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-depart/at-our-checkpoints/for-travellers/EIACS SG Automated Lanes at the Passenger Halls]
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