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Dubai airport kiosks to clear immigration in seconds

September 18, 2011

Immigration clearance procedures are usually time consuming at the Dubai airport, but kiosks will soon cut the process to 14 seconds, according to a story on Samay Live.

The kiosks, known as a "smart e-gate" will be operating next year and include a passport reader to check from the existing data base whether the entry of a passenger is legal. A pre-installed camera will verify the passenger's identity by matching his image against the photograph on the passport, and an automated facility will capture iris scans, ensuring those who have been blacklisted are unable to enter the country.

The immigration department has established an integrated interface with the departments of labor, health and police to improve the efficiency of issuing and renewing visas. Under the initiative called 'Amer' Service, kiosks have been established in seven Dubai locations, which provide a variety of services.

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