Expedited process through immigration?
Apr 19, 2012 | 9:27 pm
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Expedited process through immigration?
Can someone elaborate? Does this apply to all nationalities?
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1466428-n...n-medio-minuto
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1466428-n...n-medio-minuto
Apr 19, 2012 | 9:34 pm
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Vamos a ver. We should have a few en vivo reports over the next few weeks. As it is, they still have to type away with the reciprocity fee receipt in the old passport when I enter with the new passport.
Apr 20, 2012 | 4:16 pm
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Im flying back to EZE on Wednesday morning and will try to use this new system..... and I will report back.
Apr 20, 2012 | 4:49 pm
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Apr 21, 2012 | 12:11 pm
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I have used this system on the first day, it was last wednesday. Process is much slower now, maybe because it was first day. You don't have to write the form anymore, the agent takes you your fingerprint and a photo.
Apr 22, 2012 | 3:18 pm
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I came through on Friday morning, and the delays were pretty long. Yes, its a new system, they take your digital picture and a thumb print, and no longer want the paper form (although the airlines still hand them out).
But the time at the immigration window was quick- seemingly quicker than before, when they used to type a bunch of info from the paper form. It seems the problem was a lack of employees- only 3 windows working the Argentine line, and 1 window each for the foreigners and reciprocity. Lines were backed up the escalator, and I was among the first few off the plane.
At least all the luggage was sitting there by the time I got out...
But the time at the immigration window was quick- seemingly quicker than before, when they used to type a bunch of info from the paper form. It seems the problem was a lack of employees- only 3 windows working the Argentine line, and 1 window each for the foreigners and reciprocity. Lines were backed up the escalator, and I was among the first few off the plane.
At least all the luggage was sitting there by the time I got out...
Apr 24, 2012 | 7:00 am
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I take it there is no problem with entering Argentina in Buenos Aires, and then exiting by road at Iguassu/Iguazu (twice in three days!!) Just concerned if there is any thing like the green card the US staple (if you're lucky) in your passport when entering and check in staff are supposed to remove (which doesn't always happen!). Doesn't seem to be from my google transalation!
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The Interior Minister Florencio Randazzo, today introduced the new digital system entry and exit of people into the country through which it will take, as estimated, less than half a minute to complete the immigration process.
At the airport of Ezeiza, Randazzo said: "Since yesterday was eliminated everything that was pending in paper receipts and disbursements of the country to a movement of about 22 million passengers a year."
Therefore, from now, when a passenger enters or leaves the country is taking the photo and your identity is validated with the fingerprint. "This is a procedure very simple and quite safe," said Randazzo.
He said: "It fills up the migration card, which was done by hand, and lower the process time in half so it can be completed in 28 seconds." At that time we must add the passport stamp.
The system works at the airport of Ezeiza, Aeroparque, Buquebs, and river terminals Capital .
At the airport of Ezeiza, Randazzo said: "Since yesterday was eliminated everything that was pending in paper receipts and disbursements of the country to a movement of about 22 million passengers a year."
Therefore, from now, when a passenger enters or leaves the country is taking the photo and your identity is validated with the fingerprint. "This is a procedure very simple and quite safe," said Randazzo.
He said: "It fills up the migration card, which was done by hand, and lower the process time in half so it can be completed in 28 seconds." At that time we must add the passport stamp.
The system works at the airport of Ezeiza, Aeroparque, Buquebs, and river terminals Capital .
Apr 26, 2012 | 12:41 pm
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I came through on Friday morning, and the delays were pretty long. Yes, its a new system, they take your digital picture and a thumb print, and no longer want the paper form (although the airlines still hand them out).
But the time at the immigration window was quick- seemingly quicker than before, when they used to type a bunch of info from the paper form. It seems the problem was a lack of employees- only 3 windows working the Argentine line, and 1 window each for the foreigners and reciprocity. Lines were backed up the escalator, and I was among the first few off the plane.
At least all the luggage was sitting there by the time I got out...
But the time at the immigration window was quick- seemingly quicker than before, when they used to type a bunch of info from the paper form. It seems the problem was a lack of employees- only 3 windows working the Argentine line, and 1 window each for the foreigners and reciprocity. Lines were backed up the escalator, and I was among the first few off the plane.
At least all the luggage was sitting there by the time I got out...
I think the process was slower than before. The agent still has to scan the passport, take a digital image, and get a right-hand thumb print. Eyeglasses need to be removed for the face pic, and you have to wait until the agent tells you that they have a good thumb print and image. They then will inquire where you are staying in Argentina, and will key that into the computer (although I noticed the agent I had didn't do that correctly ...). They then need to stamp your passport with the tourist visa, and then stamp the validity.
I hope they're planning on having agents that speak at least a little English ...
Apr 26, 2012 | 2:50 pm
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I'm still wondering what problem this is going to solve. What does having a digital image and and thumb-print achieve?
Maybe we should ask who got the government contract to install the technology
Maybe we should ask who got the government contract to install the technology