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On what date does he envisage that all ports of entry in the Republic will be equipped with biometric verification technology?

Parliament of South AfricaRef: https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/37771/

Official source

Source domain: pmg.org.za

Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a Question to the Minister of Home Affairs (NW2572) in which it states that the Electronic Traveller Authorization (ETA) and the Enhanced Movement Control System (EMCS 2.0) are currently being rolled out following pilots at major airports, and that it is envisaged ETA and EMCS 2.0 will be rolled out to all major Ports of Entry by 31 March 2027. It notes the system includes facial biometric verification. The response provides a specific rollout deadline for biometric verification across all major ports of entry by 31 March 2027.

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border-system rollout with biometric verificationOpen

Rollout of Electronic Traveller Authorization (ETA) and Enhanced Movement Control System (EMCS 2.0) with facial biometric verification to major Ports of Entry

The Minister says the ETA and EMCS 2.0 systems (which include facial biometric verification) are being rolled out after pilots, and are envisaged to be rolled out to all major Ports of Entry by 31 March 2027.

Who it is for
people using major Ports of Entry where ETA and EMCS 2.0 will be implemented
How to act on it
Use the major Ports of Entry where ETA and EMCS 2.0 are rolled out; the document does not describe any separate application or registration process.
Closes
31 March 2027
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It is envisaged that the ETA and new EMCS 2.0 will have rolled out to all major Ports of Entry by 31 March 2027.

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/37771/

Key Takeaways

  • question NW2572
  • Ministry: Home Affairs
  • programs: Electronic Traveller Authorization (ETA), Enhanced Movement Control System (EMCS 2.0)
  • biometric verification: facial biometrics
  • pilot locations: OR Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International Airport, Lanseria
  • rollout target: all major Ports of Entry by 31 March 2027
  • date of question: 21 May 2026

Dates

Opening Date

21 May 2026

Closing Date

31 March 2027