Singapore welcomed over 230 million travelers in 2023, marking a nearly 20% surge compared to the previous year and a 6% increase from pre-pandemic levels. This impressive growth signals a robust recovery in the travel sector. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority attributes this success to new border technologies that enhance both security and efficiency, including passport-free clearance for residents and automated processes for foreign travelers.
More than 230 million travellers passed through Singapore’s borders last year. This is a nearly 20 per cent jump from 2023 and a six per cent increase from pre-pandemic levels, signalling a strong recovery in traveller numbers. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority credits new border technologies, with improving security and efficiency. These include passport-free clearance for residents and automated processes for foreign travellers.
More than 230 million travellers passed through Singapore’s borders last year. This is a nearly 20 per cent jump from 2023 and a six per cent increase from pre-pandemic levels, signalling a strong recovery in traveller numbers. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority credits new border technologies, with improving security and efficiency. These include passport-free clearance for residents and automated processes for foreign travellers.
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