fbpx
Connect with us

News

Starting 12 Feb, Singaporeans Can Use Automated Immigration eGates to Enter New Zealand

Published

Singapore Passport Holders Can Now Use Automated Immigration Egates In New Zealand - World Of Buzz 1
Source: Straits Times & YouTube

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Singapore just became the second Asian country whose passports can now be used in New Zealand’s automated immigration clearance facilities.

Just yesterday (11th February), the Straits Times reported that Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority announced a reciprocal automated immigration clearance agreement with New Zealand.

This means that effective today (12th February 2019), Singapore passport holders can use immigration eGate facilities when entering New Zealand.

Singaporeans aged 12 years and above holding ePassports are allowed to use these eGate facilities.

According to the New Zealand Customs Service, this facility can be used by ePassport holders from the following countries;

  • New Zealand
  • Australia
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Canada
  • China (excluding Hong Kong)
  • France
  • German
  • Ireland
  • Netherlands
  • Singapore

Meanwhile, New Zealand passport holders can also utilise Singapore’s automated immigration clearance facilities when entering the country. New Zealanders aged 6 years and above carrying travel documents valid for more than 6 months and have visited Singapore at least twice in the last two years can apply for Singapore’s Frequent Traveller Programme (FTP). Application for the FTP is also voluntary and free for New Zealand passport holders.

Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also addressed the news in a Facebook post yesterday, stating that this agreement is part of the Enhanced Partnership that is being established between New Zealand and Singapore.

Good news for Singaporeans planning holidays: as of tomorrow, Singapore and New Zealand nationals will be able to use…

Posted by Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday, February 11, 2019

Find out more about this automated immigration system here

We wonder if this immigration clearance facility will soon be made available to Malaysians sometime in the near future! What do you think about this? Let us know in the comments below!

 

Also read: New Zealand Welcomes M’sians to Apply For Working Holiday Visa Starting 2019, Here’s How

 - World Of Buzz

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Collage 89 Collage 89
News13 hours ago

Johor Government May Implement a 4.5-Day Workweek in the Near Future

A 4-day workweek sounds ideal, but a 4-and-a-half day workweek doesn’t sound bad either. Johoreans may be in luck next...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537 My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537
News14 hours ago

“UPSR get D, SPM can get A” – PMX Responds to BERSIH Giving Him a Grade D in ‘Report Card’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has opened up about BERSIH’s ‘report card‘ on his administration’s performance in conjunction with...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1 My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1
News18 hours ago

PDRM is Offering 60% Off Selected Traffic Summons at Govt’s 2nd Anniversary Event This Weekend!

In conjunction with the MADANI government’s 2nd anniversary on 24 November (Sunday), the Ministry of Home Affairs of Malaysia (KDN)...

Collage 17 1 Collage 17 1
News2 days ago

MCPF Calls for Vape Ban, Warns Addiction to Substances Can Lead to Unhealthy Behaviours Like Theft

The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) is urging for the sale of e-cigarettes or vape devices to be banned or...

Feat Image Lesen Feat Image Lesen
News2 days ago

Anthony Loke: Road Users in M’sia May Have to Pay for Physical Driving License Cards Starting Next Year

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today iterated that the Government will continue with the implementation of digital driving licenses...

Collage 15 2 Collage 15 2
News2 days ago

Filipino Couple Caught Living & Working Illegally in Malaysia Using Fake MyKads That Cost RM250 Each

A Filipino husband and wife were arrested during a raid on November 19 at a house in Pandan Indah yesterday...

Feat Image Apple Ind Feat Image Apple Ind
News2 days ago

Apple Offers to Increase Investment in Indonesia Tenfold to RM446 Million to Lift Country’s iPhone 16 Series Ban

Previously, we shared how the Apple iPhone 16 Series is banned from being sold in Indonesia until the tech giant...

My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263 My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263
News2 days ago

BERSIH Names Ismail Sabri the Best PM Since 2009, Calls Out PMX for Lack of Urgency with Reforms

In conjunction with the upcoming 2nd anniversary (24 November) of Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections,...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY