Smart Gates: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to use Smart Gates for faster airport immigration clearance and what you need to do to qualify.
Smart Gates are automated immigration checkpoints designed to provide a faster way to move through airport immigration.
Who it's for
This service is available to all residents living in the country. If you hold a valid residency status, you are eligible to use this technology to streamline your travel experience through the airport.
What you get
By using these gates, you receive expedited immigration clearance. Instead of waiting in traditional manual queues to speak with an officer, you can use the automated system to process your entry or exit much more quickly. This is designed to make the process of traveling through the airport more efficient for residents.
What it costs you
Using the Smart Gates is free of charge. There are no service fees required to access this technology. However, to use them, you must take the time to complete a registration process. You will need to ensure your passport and identification details are properly registered in the system so that the automated gates can recognize you.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is to ensure your passport is fully updated in the system. If your passport information has changed or if the registration is not current, the automated gates may not recognize your documents, which could result in you having to use the standard manual immigration lines instead.
How to apply
- Verify that your current passport and residency documents are valid and up to date.
- Register your passport and identification through the official channels provided by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
- Confirm that your registration is active and recognized in the system before you head to the airport.
- Locate the Smart Gates at the airport to use the expedited clearance during your travels.