Zimbabwe Rolls Out Dubai-Inspired E-Gates to Improve Border Procedures
TLDR
- Zimbabwe introduces 14 e-gates at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to streamline immigration processes with e-passports for faster, contactless travel.
- The online border management system (OBMS), inspired by Dubai’s Smart Gates, enhances efficiency, reduces congestion, and boosts border security by automating immigration checks.
- Travelers scan e-passports at e-gates to verify biometric data, screen for offenses, and future installations are set for Victoria Falls and Beitbridge Border Post.
Zimbabwe has installed 14 electronic gates (e-gates) at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport as part of its new online border management system (OBMS), automating immigration procedures and providing a faster and contactless experience for travelers with e-passports.
The system, modeled after Dubai’s Smart Gates platform, aims to reduce congestion, improve efficiency, and enhance border security by eliminating the need for manual immigration checks.
Travelers can scan their e-passports and submit facial or fingerprint data at the e-gates, which compare this information with biometric data stored in the passport chip or immigration database. The system also screens for outstanding offenses before allowing entry or exit. Future installations are planned at key locations such as Victoria Falls and Beitbridge Border Post.
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Key Takeaways
Zimbabwe’s new e-gates are part of a broader government initiative to modernize immigration services and combat cross-border crimes, including human trafficking and money laundering. Zimbabwe plans to extend the system to all border posts by year-end. By automating passport control, the system not only reduces congestion but also helps combat illegal activities like trafficking and money laundering. The initiative reflects Zimbabwe's broader efforts to modernize its civil services, with plans to expand e-passport services and integrate border management with other national security systems.
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