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SINGAPORE: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (Ica) is set to roll out the BioScreen system, which captures the thumbprints of visitors arriving and departing at Singapore’s checkpoints, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance security levels.
Starting tomorrow, the system will be introduced progressively at the passenger halls of sea and land checkpoints.
Air checkpoints will soon follow as a lead-up to full implementation of BioScreen in the months ahead, Ica said.
Ica added that the system, which underwent a successful trial at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal last year, will enable it to strengthen its verification of travellers’ identities.
Those aged six and above who use the manned counters at immigration checkpoints will need to scan both their thumbprints upon arrival and departure.
The early phase at the Wood­lands and Tuas land checkpoints will see the system used at the manned counters in passenger halls.
Singapore citizens and residents who use the enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System or automated clearance lanes for departure and arrival will not be affected by BioScreen.
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