Faster arrivals, fewer queues: Orange passenger cards to go digital nationwide
The Australian government is transitioning from paper-based incoming passenger cards to a digital 'Australia Travel Declaration' system. This $56.1 million initiative aims to speed up border processing and improve security screening.
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Digital modernization of border control is essential for managing increasing international travel volumes and improving biosecurity efficiency.
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Share A A A The scramble for a pen on a packed flight will soon become a thing of the past as millions of travellers are set to ditch paper passenger cards under a $56.1 million push to modernise Australia’s borders.
The federal government will begin a nationwide rollout of the Australia Travel Declaration, a digital replacement for the orange incoming passenger card, after a trial involving more than 450,000 passengers on Qantas international flights.
A nationwide rollout of the Australia Travel Declaration, a digital replacement for the orange incoming passenger card, will soon begin. Chris Zappone The system will be expanded to all international airports and seaports over the next 12 to 18 months. Passengers will eventually be able to complete declarations online before arriving in Australia.
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