Armenia prepares to introduce e-gate systems at border crossings

Armenia’s Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan, accompanied by Deputy Director of the National Security Service Davit Sanamyan, visited Zvartnots Airport to inspect preparations for the introduction of e-gate automated systems.

The officials were presented with the infrastructure solutions required for the installation, launch and maintenance of the e-gate systems, the ministry said in a press release.

Alongside the use of biometric passports, e-gate (electronic gate) automated systems are planned to be introduced at Armenia’s border crossing points.

An e-gate is an automated, contactless border-crossing system that will allow travelers to cross the border quickly without the intervention of a border guard by scanning their passports. It will automatically identify individuals, speed up border control and reduce waiting times.

Issues related to the stages of implementation, organization of the work, and ensuring the conditions necessary for the efficient and uninterrupted operation of the e-gate systems were also discussed.

Later that day, the Minister of Internal Affairs visited one of Yerevan’s shopping malls to inspect the construction and technical outfitting of an office of the Ministry’s Migration and Citizenship Service, which is nearing completion.

The need to maintain quality standards in the construction work and complete it within the established deadlines was emphasized.

The minister issued additional instructions aimed at ensuring the office’s effective operation.

The design and logistical solutions for the offices being built by HayPass are based on the “one-stop shop” principle, which will help reduce queues and overcrowding, administrative complications, and significantly save citizens’ time.