{"id":224765,"date":"2025-02-09T09:16:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T13:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=224765"},"modified":"2025-02-09T09:16:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T13:16:52","slug":"minister-says-digitize-immigration-forms-for-faster-airport-processing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/minister-says-digitize-immigration-forms-for-faster-airport-processing\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister says Digitize Immigration Forms for Faster Airport Processing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Government Plans to Digitize Immigration Forms for Faster Airport Processing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Antigua and Barbuda government is set to introduce an electronic arrival card<\/strong> system at the airport, eliminating the need for paper-based immigration forms.<\/p>

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Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez revealed the plan during a recent interview on Pointe FM<\/strong>, stating that the transition to digital forms aims to streamline airport processing, making it more efficient for visitors entering the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHopefully, we\u2019ll get that up and running, so travelers no longer need to fill out long forms. They\u2019ll be able to complete the process on their phones or other devices, which will significantly speed up entry at the airport,\u201d Fernandez explained.<\/p>

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The move aligns with Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s broader digital transformation efforts<\/strong> to modernize its tourism infrastructure and enhance the visitor experience. <\/p>

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The minister highlighted that embracing technology will allow the country to remain competitive in the global travel industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Fernandez did not provide a specific timeline for implementation, he emphasized that the government is working to ensure a seamless rollout<\/strong> of the system.<\/p>

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The initiative is expected to reduce congestion at immigration checkpoints<\/strong>, making the arrival process smoother for both tourists and returning residents.<\/p>\n

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