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===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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Departure SmartGates |url=https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/smartgates/departures |access-date=
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.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
==== Exceptions ====
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* 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 ====
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In May 2015, the Australian Government announced that SmartGate will be launched at air and sea ports, using solely biometrics to identify and process arriving passengers, with a goal of processing 90% of air travellers automatically by 2020. The introduction of biometric arrivals, under the ''Seamless Traveller'' initiative, is expected to cost approximately AUD93.7m over 5 years and be completed by March 2019.
A phased rollout of new SmartGates for international arrivals commenced in late 2022 and was completed in 2024. Since June 2025, all travellers aged over 7 years, regardless of nationality, are eligible to use the automated SmartGates when entering Australia.
==Bahrain==
[[Bahrain International Airport]] has 12 departure e-gates and 8 arrival e-gates with a total number of 20 e-gates. They require taking photos or fingerprints depending on the directions the machine prompts for passengers. Those currently eligible to use the e-gates are [[Bahraini nationality law|Bahrain citizens and residents with valid passports or valid ID Cards]], [[Gulf Cooperation Council|citizens of GCC Member States with valid passports]] and [[Visa policy of Bahrain|visitors with valid multi-entry visas, after a successful first arrival through a physical counter]] (Does not apply to citizens of [[Belarus]], [[Iran]], [[Kosovo]] and [[North Korea]])<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bahrainairport.bh/passports-visas | title=Passports & Visas }}</ref>
==Brazil==
[[Brazil]] has eGates at [[Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport]]<ref>{{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}}</ref> and [[São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport]].<ref>{{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}}</ref>
==Canada==
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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]] in June 2022 as part of a pilot project with the aim of reducing delays.<ref>{{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'
Members of the [[NEXUS]] program for trusted travellers may use a special lane with different requirements for identification.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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*Height above 1.2 meters;
*Have registered facial and fingerprint data;
*Holders of the following valid documents:<ref>{{cite web |title=答
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==== 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]] or [[Gongbei Port of Entry|Zhuhai Gongbei Port]]<ref>{{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]]|date=2024-11-15|language=zh-cn|access-date=2024-11-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.i-cable.com/新聞資訊/289443|title=港澳內地居民下周三起
The service is for holders of the following documents:
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==== Joint Inspection Automated Channel====
Joint Inspection Automated Channel {{lang-zh|合作自助查验通道(simplified) 合作自助查驗通道 (traditional)}} [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]:canais de inspecção integral automáticos is used for travel between mainland China and Macau. Travelers only need to queue once at the channel to complete both Macau and mainland China's immigration procedures simultaneously. This system is currently implemented at the {{Interlanguage link|
are proposed to adopt this system.
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| [[Macau Resident Identity Card]],ePassport
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The [[European Union]] funded project '''FastPass''', one of the [[Framework Programs for Research and Technological Development|Seventh Framework Programs]] (FP7), aims to develop and demonstrate a harmonized, modular reference system for European automated border crossing points.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
Most ABC systems in member states of the [[European Economic Area]] (EEA) (which includes all the [[Member state of the European Union|member states of the European Union]] together with the [[EFTA]] states of [[Iceland]], [[Liechtenstein]] and [[Norway]]) and in [[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.<ref name="resolution2252">{{
It was planned that, except for Denmark, Ireland and the UK (which is no longer an EU member state), [[Passports of the European Union|EU passports]] would have digital imaging and [[fingerprint]] scan biometrics placed on their RFID chips.<ref>{{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}}</ref> This combination of [[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.<ref>[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</ref> The specifications are binding for the [[Schengen agreement]] parties, i.e. the EU countries, except Ireland and the UK, and three of the four [[European Free Trade Association]] countries – Iceland, Norway and Switzerland.<ref>[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</ref> 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]] are required to add fingerprint biometrics.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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|}This service is currently available only at [[Brussels International Airport]] as of 2024.
===Bulgaria===
At [[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}} [[Passports of the European Union|European Union]]
* {{flagicon|Iceland}} [[Iceland passport|Iceland]]
* {{flagicon|Norway}} [[Norway passport|Norway]]
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* {{flagicon|CHE}} [[Swiss passport|Switzerland]]
* {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British passport|United Kingdom]]
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===Cyprus===
'''BorderXpress''' are operated by [[Cyprus Port and Marine Police]] at [[Larnaca International Airport]] and [[Paphos International Airport]].{{citation needed|date=July 2023}}
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'''Easy Go''' enables self-service passport clearance for flights.
Citizens of the [[European Economic Area
[[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<ref>{{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/ }}</ref> and is based on the German EasyPASS border control system.
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===Germany===
[[File:Germany Munich Airport EasyPASS gates.jpg|thumb|300px|EasyPASS self-service gates at [[Munich Airport]]]]
'''[[EasyPASS]]''' border control system - This is available without registration for passengers over 12 with an E-Passport from a [[European Economic Area]] country or [[Switzerland]] or a [[German identity card|German National ID cards (Personalausweis) Holders]].<ref>{{cite web |title=What is EasyPASS?
|url=https://www.easypass.de/EasyPass/EN/What_is_EasyPASS/home_node.html |accessdate=16 July 2024}}</ref> Additionally, all passengers over 12 with a German Residence Permit linked to their E-Passport are permitted to use the system.<ref>{{Cite web |title=EasyPASS
EasyPASS is available at:
*[[Berlin Brandenburg Airport]]
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*[[Hamburg Airport]]
*[[Munich Airport]]
*[[Stuttgart Airport]]
*[[Hannover Airport]]
===Hungary===
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*{{flagicon|GTM}} [[Guatemalan passport|Guatemala]]<sup>D</sup>
*{{flagicon|HND}} [[Honduran passport|Honduras]]<sup>D</sup>
*{{flagicon|HKG}}[[Hong Kong passport|Hong Kong ]]
*{{flagicon|ISL}} [[Icelandic passport|Iceland]]
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* [[Naples Airport]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Naples introduces ABC eGates for EU passengers |date=19 January 2016 |url=http://www.passengerselfservice.com/2016/01/naples-introduces-abc-egates-for-eu-passengers/}}</ref>
* [[Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport|Rome Fiumicino Airport]]<ref name="Aeroporti di Roma - E-gates">{{
* [[Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport|Rome Ciampino Airport]]<ref name="Aeroporti di Roma - E-gates"/>
* [[Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Bologna Airport gets ABC e-Gates |date=3 February 2017 |url=http://www.passengerselfservice.com/2017/02/bologna-airport-gets-abc-e-gates/}}</ref>
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The gates check people's travel documents, by comparing the facial image from the electronic chip of the passport/identity card with the one captured from the person physically present at the border control, to carry out the process of identification. The gates are connected to the Information System of the Border Police and allow checks to be carried out by querying the databases and access to the relevant operative information.
Currently, they are only available at Bucharest's [[Henri Coandă International Airport|Henri Coanda International Airport.]] There are 6 e-gates for departing passengers but the [[Romanian Border Police]] intends to install up to 24 e-passport gates at Henri Coanda International Airport. The Romanian Border Police also intends to install e-gates throughout other airports in Romania in the future.<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
===Spain===
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===Switzerland===
[[File:Zurich International Airport e-Passport control gates.jpg|thumb|e-Passport control self-service gates at [[Zürich Airport]]]]
Automated passport controls were introduced at [[Zürich Airport]] in May 2018. Currently as of 2024, all passengers over 18 who are holders of biometric passports issued by [[Switzerland]] and [[European Economic Area]] member states are eligible to use them
==Hong Kong==
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===Eligibility===
* A Hong Kong permanent resident aged 7 or above<ref name="gov.hk">{{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}}</ref> (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)
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*An enrolled holder of a [[Singapore passport|Republic of Singapore Passport]] aged 12 or above<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gov.hk/en/nonresidents/visarequire/echannel/singapore.htm|title = E-Channel Services for Visitors {{pipe}} Immigration Department}}</ref> (using a [[Singapore passport|Republic of 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 [[Thai passport|Kingdom of Thailand Passport]] aged 12 or above<ref name="ReferenceA"/> (using a [[Thai passport|Kingdom of Thailand 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 [[German passport|Federal Republic of Germany Passport]] aged 18 or above<ref>{{Cite web|url=
*An enrolled holder of an [[Australian Passport]] aged 16 or above<ref>{{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}}</ref> (using an [[Australian Passport]] valid for at least 6 months and having no adverse record in the HKSAR)
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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 [[Overseas Citizenship of India|OCI]] holders who complete a registration process.<ref name=":0">{{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}}</ref> It was inaugurated at [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]] on June 22, 2024,<ref>{{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}}</ref> and is currently available at:<ref name=":0" />
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*[[Indira Gandhi International Airport]] ([[Delhi]])
*[[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport]] ([[Mumbai]])
*[[Ahmedabad Airport|Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport]] ([[Ahmedabad]])
*[[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport]] ([[Kolkata]])
*[[Chennai International Airport]]
*[[Kempegowda International Airport]] ([[Bengaluru]])
*[[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] ([[Hyderabad]])
*[[Cochin International Airport]]
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===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.<ref name=mo/>
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<sub>1 - [[Portuguese passport|Portuguese passport holders]] may use the E-Channel only on departure from Macau under reciprocity.</sub>
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.<ref name=mo>{{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}}</ref>
==Malaysia==
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* {{flagicon|ALB}} [[Albanian passport|Albania]]
* {{flagicon|AND}} [[
* {{flagicon|ARM}} [[Armenian passport|Armenia]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Australian passport|Australia]]
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In 2016, ICA began the biometric registering and verification of travellers using the Bioscreen system.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents have their iris bio-data registered as well.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{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=
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.<ref>{{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]] |language=en}}</ref>
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From 17 May 2024, the ICA permitted '''all passport holders''', regardless of nationality to use the automated gates at all land, sea, and air checkpoints on both arrival and departure. This includes first-time visitors to Singapore.
On 30 September 2024, the ICA adopted passport-less clearance at all 4 terminals at Changi airport. Without presenting their passport, Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and long-term pass holders can pass through immigration by only their facial and iris biometrics on arrival and departure. All other visitors can only use passport-free clearance on departure.<ref>{{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
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.
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==Thailand==
[[Thailand]]'s automated passport control (APC) system at [[Suvarnabhumi Airport]] and [[Don Mueang International Airport]] has been available for only Thai nationals since 2012.<ref>{{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}}</ref> In addition, [[Hong Kong SAR passport|Hong Kong]] and [[Singapore passport|Singapore]] E-Passport Holders can also use the automated passport control gates on both departure and arrival from Thailand under current reciprocal agreements.<ref name=HK /><ref>{{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 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
== Turkey ==
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'''[[ePassport gates]]''' are operated by the [[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]]/[[EEA]] national identity cards are accepted at manned gates under the [[EU Settlement Scheme]].
Citizens with European Economic Area, European Union, Swiss, Australian, Canadian, Japanese, New Zealand, Singaporean, South Korean, and United States passports<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/registered-traveller|title=Registered Traveller:
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