BI eyes more e-gates, services expansions as part of its modernization plans in 2024

  • 9 months ago
BI eyes more e-gates, services expansions as part of its modernization plans in 2024
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00:00 The Bureau of Immigration, or BI, is planning to implement more modernization projects to
00:05 improve international travel.
00:07 They aim to replace 25 percent of manual operations with electronic gates by 2024 and expect that
00:14 half of their operations will be electronic by 2026.
00:18 The BI also asked to expand their e-services to include visa extensions online and streamline
00:24 the immigration process for cruise tourists.
00:27 They are optimistic the BI modernization bill will be passed this year, which will allow
00:31 them to use their income to acquire advanced tools and technologies.
00:36 The bill aims to update the 84-year-old Philippine Immigration Act of 1940.

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