You may have already bought your vacation tickets with the Eid holidays and school summer vacations coming. If you want to skip the holiday rush, take advantage of the Smart Gates that have been constructed at Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3, which allow passengers to pass through passport control in seconds.
It’s important to note, however, that not every traveler can utilize the Smart Gates; the service is only available to customers who qualify for the smart immigration system. Here’s a basic rundown of who and how smart gates can be used.
What is Smart Gates?
Smart Gates is a new contactless system for completing passport security checks. The gates have been erected at the arrival and departure terminals of Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.
Travelers can scan their biometric passport or Emirates ID at the smart gate and stroll through a biometric identification system without the requirement for an exit stamp on their passports, according to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) website. Face and iris recognition technology are used at the gates to allow travelers to complete passport control procedures without the need for human participation.
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Who can use the Smart Gates?
To use the Smart Gates, you must fall into one of the following categories:
- UAE and GCC Nationals
- UAE Residents
- Countries of citizens eligible for visa on arrival
How does one use smart Gates?
Using the Smart Gate is a simple procedure:
- Remove any items that cover your faces, such as masks, glasses, or hats, and have your boarding pass and passport ready if necessary.
- If you are a guest, scan your Emirates ID or biometric passport.
- Verify your biometrics by looking directly at the green light on top of the camera.
- The Smart Gates will open once your biometrics have been approved, and your passport control process will be completed.
Who is not allowed to use Smart Gates?
The following people belong to the following groups:
- People of Determination and guests with large strollers.
- Children’s families.
- Guests under the age of 15 or who are under the height of 1.2 meters.
UAE residents who have been outside the UAE for more than six months, as well as travelers with a renewed passport, are not permitted to utilize the Smart Gates, according to the GDRFA.
UAE residents who have renewed their passports frequently have their old and new passports stapled together, according to the GDRFA phone center. In order to utilize the Smart Gates, the UAE residence visa must be transferred to the new passport if it is still on the old passport. Residents of the United Arab Emirates should use their Emirates ID instead at the Smart Gates.