S’poreans need biometric passports for US visa-free entry
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Holders of non-biometric passports who wish to travel to the US can check directly with the US Embassy on their entry requirements, a ChannelNews Asia report said.
They could also apply for the biometric passport or BioPass to enjoy visa-free entry to the US. Singapore started issuing biometric passports since August last year.
The Straits Times reported that some US-bound travellers recently had their holiday plans disrupted when they were told at Changi Airport that they either had to get a new passport or a visa to enter the country.
It said many of those turned away by check-in staff at the airport were carrying the older passports without the digital photograph or biometric chip.
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