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UAE launches “Fast Track” biometric app that clears immigration in under 90 seconds

Release Date: 2026-01-18
Media: VisaHQ
Summary: The UAE’s ICP has launched a new smartphone app, “UAE Fast Track,” enabling eligible travelers to clear immigration at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah airports in as little as 90 seconds. After a one-time enrollment (passport scan, selfie, and fingerprint capture), passengers pre-select their entry airport and use Smart Gates where facial recognition verifies their identity against government databases.

For corporate travel and mobility teams, the app can reduce peak-time queues and missed connections by allowing staff to enroll before departure, while authorities benefit from receiving biometric and itinerary data in advance for risk profiling. The service is free and does not change visa rules or overstay penalties, but companies should update pre-trip checklists, encourage enrollment, and review the app’s data-privacy disclosures since biometrics are stored on government servers.
Tags: United Arab Emirates

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