A state-of-the-art, automated passport control system is accessible at both Dubai International Airport ( DXB ) and Dubai World Airport ( DWC). To quickly and effectively discover travelers, these gates make use of facial recognition and biological verification technology. Smart Gates, which were created to streamline the immigration process, make it possible for qualified users to use their own passports to be stamped and screened for documents. Arriving and departing at Dubai’s airports are quicker, smart, and very useful when registered. When verified, passengers can just walk up to the gate, look into a camera, and then pass through the security system in a few seconds.
Who is able to utilize Smart Gates?
As long as they are registered, the following categories of passengers are permitted to use Smart Gates, according to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs ( GDRFA-Dubai ):
- Members of the Dubai
- Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC ) members
- People of the Dubai
- Guest with biological passports who need visa-on-arrival
- Friends with Schengen Union visas
- recipients of pre-issued visas
Note: At least 1.2 meters in height may be required for authorized people.
Who is unable to utilize Smart Gates?
Perhaps if they fall under one of the above categories, some people are not ready to use the Smart Gates. Among these are:
- Citizens of Determination ( individuals who have disability or other limitations )
- Customers with massive walkers
- families with children
- Customers less than 1.2 feet tall
Most foreign travelers who passed through the Dubai Airports ‘ passport control checkpoint may be registered for Smart Gates, but you must determine whether they are available through GDRFA-Dubai.
How to verify your Smart Gates registration.
1. Visit the website- gdrfad second. gov. ae2. When you arrive at the service, click the” Inquiry for Smart Gate Registration” button, and then scroll down the pages until you see the red” Start Service” option. 3. Select the following options as your next step: • File Number- The file number can be found on the immigration sticker on your card or the e-visa you were given as a visitor. If you choose a file range, you must first select either a citizen or a permit type, then choose the Emirate that has issued the immigration, and then enter the file number. • Passport Number– Enter your citizenship and card number.• UDB Number or Emirates Unified Range 4. Include your birthdate. 5. Pick your identity. 6. Click the” I’m not a robot” captcha and tap the” Submit” button. 7. Second, GDRFA-Dubai will let you know if your document has been registered. If it is, the GDRFA-Dubai website will state that” Record is registered.” Smart Gates is a tool that you can use.
How do DXB/DWC apply the Smart Gates?
Once you have found out that you are registered to use Smart Gates, here is how to use it:1. Enter the Smart Gate, which is a separate section at passport control, and stand on the ‘foot’ sign.2. Next, remove anything covering your face, such as masks, glasses and hats. Your boarding pass and passport should be at hand if required.3. Then look at the green light on top of the camera to verify your biometrics and follow the instructions on the screen.4. Once your biometrics are approved, the Smart Gates will open, and your passport control process is done.For somePeople of the Dubai, once registered, you don’t need to scan your passport or Emirates ID at the Smart Gate. Simply look at the camera, and the system will automatically retrieve your full name and photograph from the immigration records.
