Malaysians Can Now Use The Autogate Machines At Bali Airport. Here's What You Need To Do
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Malaysians can now skip the queue and use the new autogate services when entering Bali airport
Earlier this year, Bali announced the setting up of 30 new autogates at its I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
On 5 March, Indonesia's Director General of Immigration Silmy Karim officially inaugurated the 30 new autogate processing points at the airport's international arrival terminal.
Image via Bali Discovery
The autogate immigration services, which incorporates face recognition and Border Control Management (BCM) technology, are aimed to provide a quicker, hassle-free inspection and greater efficiency.
It is also to entice more tourists to visit the popular island.
The new autogate system will reduce the time needed to go through immigration to just 15 to 20 seconds per person
The system is not limited to just arrivals. According to Antara News, more gates will soon be added for departures.
I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Immigration Office head Suhendra stated earlier this year that the plan is to place 60 autogates at the arrival area and 20 units at the departure area.
Visitors from visa-free countries, such as Malaysia, will just need to register online beforehand via Indonesia's Immigration website.
Image via Bali Discovery
Here's a list of countries with visa-free entry to Bali eligible to use the automated system:
2. Cambodia
3. Lao PDR
4. Malaysia
5. Myanmar
6. Philippines
7. Singapore
8. Timor Leste
9. Thailand
10. Vietnam
Other nationalities are required to present an electronic passport and hold a visa such as an e-VOA (Visa on Arrival) or e-Visa.
If you're travelling to Bali, you will need to register online before your departure to be able to use the automated gates
Here's a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Scan the QR code in the picture below or visit this link
Step 2: Upload or take a photo of your passport profile page
Step 3: Upload or take a selfie photo of yourself
Step 4: Fill in your personal information
Step 5: Click submit
And that's it! You can head to the autogates with your passport once you arrive in Bali.
Take note that children below 14 years old are not allowed to use the gates.
If you're staying longer than 30 days, you can apply for Visa on Arrival upon landing in Bali or apply online for an e-VOA which can be extended.
There's an additional RM46 tax for Malaysians heading to Bali this year onwards:
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Travellers entering Singapore's Changi Airport will no longer need to produce their passport, ticket, and boarding pass:
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