Besides the Automated clearance systems and the dedicated one for locals, I don't understand what is wrong with someone using the lane call ALL PASSPORT just so U make sure U don't go after the PRs. I can't comment about the woodlands checkpoint since I have never used it, but PRs cannot use the automated clearance system at the airport. It's strictly for SG Passport only.
You are sadly mistaken, please visit the URL
http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx%3Fpageid=196&secid=195 to find out more.
Overview
The Immigration Automated Clearance System (IACS) is a smart card based immigration self clearance system harnessing biometric and automation technology at the checkpoints. The IACS was introduced to provide efficient and secure immigration clearance at the checkpoints.
The system enables ICA to serve you better and to meet the challenges of the ever-increasing passenger traffic by allowing travellers to have “express” immigration clearance.
Frequent travellers who wish to use IACS can apply for a personalised Access Card. The Access Card is a smart card which stores the holder's fingerprint data. Presently, the IACS is available at Changi Airport, Singapore Cruise Centre, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and the bus passenger halls of the Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints.
Since 2006, ICA has introduced an upgraded version of the IACS to the checkpoints. Known as the Enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System, it enables Singapore Citizens who have already registered for their identity cards (i.e. their fingerprints have been captured in our National Registration database) and in possession of valid machine-readable Singapore passports to clear immigration via the automated gates on their own, without the need to apply for the IACS card. Singapore Citizens above the age of 6 and who hold Biometric Passports are also eligible to use the eIACS.
On 18 August 2008, the eIACS facility has also been extended to Singapore Permanent Residents holding ICAO compliant machine-readable passports updated with ICA, and who have already registered for their identity cards (i.e. their fingerprints have been captured in our database).
From Jan 2009 onwards, ICA issued polycarbonate long term pass card holders can also use the eIACS facility if they are holding ICAO compliant machine-readable passports, which must be updated with ICA.
Using eIACS
The following groups of travelers have eIACS extended to them automatically without charge. They are required to hold valid ICAO compliant machine-readable passports. For non-Singaporean users, their latest passport details must be updated with ICA.
* Singapore Citizens who have registered for their NRIC
* Singapore Citizens aged 6 and above who have yet to register for their NRIC but have been issued Singapore Biometric Passport
* Singapore Permanent Residents who have registered for their NRIC
* Singapore Immigration Long Term Pass holders who have registered their fingerprints with ICA during the issuance of the new polycarbonate cards
Pls click on link to download guide on how to use the eIACS.
Note: Current fingerprint scanning technology cannot read fingerprints that are faint or excessively wet / dry, accurately. Please click on link to download guide on proper positioning of finger for verification when using eIACS.
Applying for IACS
The following groups of travelers can apply for IACS card to clear immigration via the automated immigration gates on their own (note: applicants must be minimally be aged 6 years old and above).
* Singapore citizens who have yet to register for their NRIC and does not hold Biometric Passports.
* Singapore Permanent Residents holding non-ICAO compliant machine-readable passports; or have yet to register for their NRIC even if they are in possession of ICAO compliant machine-readable passports
* Singapore Immigration Long Term Pass holders holding non-ICAO compliant machine-readable passports; or who have yet to obtain the new polycarbonate card even if in possession of ICAO compliant machine-readable passports
* Employment / Work Permit / Dependent Pass holders
Using IACS
1 Insert Access Card
At the dedicated IACS lane, the IACS user inserts his/her Access Card into the card reader.
2 Place Finger on Scanner
Place your right thumb on the fingerprint scanner for verification. Exit through the automated gate after verification.
Note: Current fingerprint scanning technology cannot accurately read the fingerprint from excessively wet and dry fingers. If the current registration system identifies your finger as being 'wet' or 'dry', your application cannot be processed.
