Airport Biometric Entry And Exit System.


Airport biometric Entry And Exit , System 

Here’s a detailed overview of the new biometric entry/exit policy of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and what it means for visa-holders and non-citizens. If you’re planning travel to the U.S., this is important.

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✅ - What’s changing: Biometric Entry & Exit

Key points

A final rule entitled “Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure from the United States” was published, and becomes effective December 26, 2025. 

From that date, virtually all non-U.S. citizens (aliens), including visa-holders, green-card holders (lawful permanent residents), temporary workers, minors under 14 and seniors over 79 (who had earlier exemptions) may be required to give biometrics both when entering and when departing the U.S. 

The biometrics collection includes at least a facial photograph (facial comparison / recognition) and in some cases fingerprints or other biometric identifiers. 

The regulation removes prior limitations where biometric exit procedures were only implemented at selected pilot ports; now the capability is authorized at airports, land ports, seaports, and even other departure locations. 

The purpose is to help DHS/CBP better match entry and exit records of non-citizens, reduce visa overstays, detect fraudulent travel documents and unauthorized stays. 

What remains unchanged / notes ,

The rule does not apply to U.S. citizens in the same way; citizens may generally opt out of the photo capture portion. 

The rollout is phased; although effective Dec 26 2025, full implementation at all ports (including smaller land/sea ports) might take several years (3-5 years according to CBP’s estimate) to cover every departure/entry point. 

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🎯 What this means for visa-holders / foreign nationals

If you are travelling to the U.S. (or from the U.S.) as a non-citizen (e.g., on a visa, green card, temporary admission), here are the main implications:

Expect to be photographed: At entry and departure you may be photographed (facial biometrics) and have other biometrics taken. Even children and seniors no longer have blanket exemptions. 

Departure processing becomes stricter: Previously, much of the biometric focus was on entry; now exit tracking is formalised. If you leave the U.S., you may be required to go through a biometric check.

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