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UAE citizens can use smart gates at New Zealand airports from June 1
From June 1, UAE citizens can use smart gates upon arrival and departure at all airports in New Zealand.
To use the smart gates, citizens have to meet certain requirements:
Such smart gates have been in place in UAE since a few years. They use biometric tech, a mix of facial and iris recognition, to allow passengers to check in without the hassle of taking out identification documents.
However, it is essential to keep your boarding pass and passport ready in case they are needed, as Khaleej Times earlier reported. If the smart gates do not let you in, there is always the option of going back to the immigration counters.
The smart gates are designed to minimise wait times and reduce winding queues.
