Smart Entry Service at airports in Korea

When we think of the good things in Korea, the first few things that come to mind are probably K-beauty, K-drama, and lately, KPop Demon Hunters.

Well, that’s not all because we’re adding one more thing to the list: Korea’s Smart Entry Service (SES). It’s open to passport holders of 14 different countries, Singapore included, so we can cut down the time spent at immigration and get to our favourite K-BBQ spot faster upon landing. Read on to find out more about how the SES works.

What is the Smart Entry Service?

You can register for the Smart Entry Service at Incheon International Airport. Image credit: rio via Google Maps

SES is an automated immigration clearance system that uses biometric data such as fingerprints and sometimes facial recognition to verify travellers at passport control. This means you’ll no longer have to queue up at a counter to get your passport stamped. It’s available not just on arrival but also on departure at many Korean ports of entry.

Recently, our Little Red Dot was added to the list of eligible countries, so if you’re holding a Singapore passport, you can now use the automated immigration gates when entering Korea.

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