Passport-less clearance at Tuas, Woodlands bus halls from Dec 16

First-time foreign visitors and those re-entering Singapore using a different passport from the previous trip will need to present their passport for immigration clearance. 

They will then be able to clear immigration using a QR code on their subsequent trip.

With the full implementation of QR code clearance at the bus halls, ICA said it would have completed the roll-out of the passport-less clearance initiative for all modes of transport at the land checkpoints.

The system was introduced for cars on Mar 19 this year, before being extended to bus drivers on Apr 15.

Close to 28 million travellers have used the QR code option for immigration clearance at the land checkpoints as of Dec 1, according to ICA.

CRUISE CENTRE

Token-less clearance will also be implemented at Marina Bay Cruise Centre from Monday.

Singapore residents arriving and departing from the centre can clear immigration with their facial and iris biometrics, without presenting their passport.

All foreign travellers will also be able to enjoy the same convenience when they depart Singapore.

“With this, travellers at MBCCS can expect shorter queues and waiting time when clearing immigration.

“ICA will progressively implement token-less clearance at the remaining sea checkpoints.”