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Source:
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Tightening of Security of
Non-Biometric Passports |
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Our commitment to the security of the
Singapore passport |
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As the passport issuing authority of
Singapore, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is committed to
uphold the integrity and security of our passports. Holding a passport
that is trusted internationally as a secure travel document will enable
Singapore Citizens to continue to travel with convenience. |
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The Singapore Biometric Passport (BioPass)
was launched last year as part of ICA's efforts to ensure the integrity
and security of the Singapore passport. BioPass complies with the
requirements laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO), which include not allowing changes to the holder's particulars
(including the photograph) once the passport is issued. |
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Tightening the security of non-biometric
passports |
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It is necessary to also enhance the security
of non-biometric passports, so that all Singapore passport holders can
continue to travel with confidence and convenience. ICA will be
tightening the security of non-biometric passports by adopting the same
security measures as those implemented on the Singapore biometric
passport (BioPass). |
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Hence, with effect from 1 September 2007
(Saturday), photo update services for non-biometric passports will no
longer be available. Non-biometric passport holders who no longer
resemble their passport photo are advised to update their photos before
1 September 2007. |
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Possible longer processing time for
BioPass |
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Our resources will be focussed on
facilitating the applications of those who wish to update the
photographs in their non-biometric passports for the last time, before
the service is withdrawn. |
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Hence, from 15 June 2007 to 31 August 2007,
BioPass applications may take longer to process, compared to the usual
processing time of 3 working days. During this period, BioPass
applications may take up to 5 to 7 working days to process. ICA will
resume our usual expeditious processing of 3 working days as soon as
this critical period is over. |
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Alternative venues for passport
extension services |
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As there may be a crowd at the
Passport Unit of ICA Building from 15 June 2007 to 31 August 2007,
ICA would like to advise NSmen holding passports with restricted
validity to avoid coming to ICA Building for passport extensions.
NSmen from the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force and
Singapore Civil Defence Force can extend their passports at the
Central Manpower Base at Depot Road, Police Cantonment Complex and
SCDF HQ Complex respectively. |
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
15 June 2007 |
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Source:
www.ica.gov.sg News Release 15
Jun 2007 |
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