WHO CAN USE THE AUTOMATED IMMIGRATION LANES AT CHANGI AIRPORT

WHO CAN USE THE AUTOMATED IMMIGRATION LANES AT CHANGI AIRPORT 

Philippine passport holders are now eligible to use the automated immigration lanes at Changi Airport. Just make sure to fill up the online SG arrival card before going through immigration. The online SG arrival card can be submitted as early as 3 days before arrival at Changi Airport up to the moment before passing through immigration. Changi Airport provides free WiFi access the moment you enter the airport so you can submit the SG arrival card even upon arriving at the airport.

Other requirements to be eligible to use the automated lanes:

1. Must be aged 6 and above.

2. Must hold a passport with validity of more than 6 months. 

How to use the automated immigration lanes:

1. On the first gate, insert your passport with the data page (where your photo is) face down on the machine. 

2. When the first gate opens, pass through it then insert your thumb on the machine and have your photo taken to open the 2nd gate. Then that's it!

How to use the regular immigration lanes (for manual processing):

1. Submit your passport to the immigration officer.

2. Show the email confirming your submission of the SG arrival card.

3. Have your photo taken and your thumbprint scanned. Then that's it!

In a few minutes, you shall receive an email of your electronic visit pass! Welcome to Singapore! 😊

Passport holders from the ff countries are now allowed to use the automated immigration lanes.

MY TIP:

1. Make sure to have the confirmation email of your submission of the SG arrival card on hand in case you encounter a problem at the automated immigration l lanes and are forced to use the regular immigration lanes.

2. At departure, also use the automated immigration lanes so you can avail of the automated boarding system

IN THE PHOTO BELOW IS A LIST OF PASSPORT HOLDERS WHO CAN USE THE AUTOMATED IMMIGRATION LANES.