Singapore Changi Airport ditches passports

Singapore's communications minister, Josephine Teo, proudly declared that Singapore is set to become "one of the first few countries in the world" to implement such changes. The first phase of the scheme, expected in early 2024, will introduce QR code scanning points for travellers.
 
This change will eliminate the need for travellers to repeatedly present their travel documents, thanks to the use of biometric data extracted from fingerprint scans and facial recognition technology. While Changi Airport already employs this technology in its automated immigration lanes, these new measures aim to make the passenger experience even more seamless.
 
Changi Airport, renowned for its world-class amenities, has been consistently ranked as one of the top airports globally. With over 5.15 million passengers passing through in August and the construction of a new terminal underway, traveller volume is steadily increasing. These upcoming changes follow an amendment to Singapore's immigration laws, which makes it easier for biometric clearance to be adopted at airports and other checkpoints.