BI tests 18 more eGates at NAIA Terminal 3

NAIA Terminal 3 Boosts Border Control with 18 Additional eGates

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has made a significant stride towards modern
modernizing its border control system by conducting a dry run for eight add
additional electronic gates (eGates) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport 
(NAIA) Terminal 3. This expansion brings the total number of operational eG
eGates to 30, enabling faster and more efficient immigration processing.

Streamlining Immigration Processing

Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado highlighted that the new rollou
rollout is part of the Marcos administration's push for a technology-driven
technology-driven immigration system. The expansion aims to reduce waiting 
times and streamline clearance for qualified travelers. However, eGate acce
access remains limited to passengers flying with airlines that comply with 
the Philippine government's Advance Passenger Information (API) requirement
requirement.

The Importance of API Compliance

Viado emphasized the significance of API compliance in allowing authorities
authorities to conduct advanced passenger screening, enabling quicker and m
more secure immigration processing. Currently, nearly 90 percent of airline
airlines operating in and out of the Philippines are already compliant with
with the API requirement.

A Step Towards a More Efficient Immigration System

The BI is committed to transforming its immigration services through digita
digitalization and innovation. The agency's goal is to create a seamless ex
experience for travelers while ensuring tighter border security. The rollou
rollout of additional eGates is part of this broader effort to modernize pr
processes not only at NAIA but also across other major international airpor
airports nationwide.

Full Deployment by 2023

The BI targets full deployment of all planned eGates by the end of 2023. As
As the agency accelerates its efforts, it encourages remaining airlines to 
comply with the API requirement to benefit from faster and more convenient 
immigration clearance through the eGate system.

In conclusion, the addition of 18 new eGates at NAIA Terminal 3 marks a sig
significant step towards modernizing the country's border control system. W
With the expansion of eGates, the BI aims to provide a more efficient and s
secure immigration processing experience for travelers while improving over
overall passenger experience.

Key Takeaways

1. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has conducted a dry run for eight additio
additional electronic gates (eGates) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport 
(NAIA) Terminal 3.
2. The expansion brings the total number of operational eGates to 30, enabl
enabling faster and more efficient immigration processing.
3. EGate access is limited to passengers flying with airlines that comply w
with the Philippine government's Advance Passenger Information (API) requir
requirement.
4. API compliance enables authorities to conduct advanced passenger screeni
screening, enabling quicker and more secure immigration processing.
5. The BI aims to create a seamless experience for travelers while ensuring
ensuring tighter border security through digitalization and innovation.

Conclusion

The addition of 18 new eGates at NAIA Terminal 3 is a significant step towa
towards modernizing the country's border control system. With the expansion
expansion of eGates, the BI aims to provide a more efficient and secure imm
immigration processing experience for travelers while improving overall pas
passenger experience.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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