ABC e-gate

1. WHAT IS?

The ABC e-gate is a supervised system for low immigration risk TCN passengers to validate data captured at the SSK.

It creates/updates the passenger’s EES file under the supervision of the border guard.

The system:

• Identifies the type of passenger and runs specific checks such as the existence of a pre-file acquired at the EES Self Service Kiosk, status as a citizen of a low immigration risk country, etc.
• Initiates automated procedures focused on checking the authenticity of documents and consults police databases
• Alerts the Boder Guard to any inconsistencies in the answers of the questionnaire filled in at the EES Self-Service Kiosk
• Captures the biometric data needed by the central system to validate the passage
• Alerts the passenger to the remaining duration of stay allowed in the Schengen area

At the end of the process, the border guard consents to the border crossing (by creating/updating the EES data in the passenger’s file) or requests further manual checks.

2. AREAS OF USE

The ABC e-gate can be installed at border locations, such as Airports, Ports and Border Places.

3. BENEFITS

a. FOR PASSENGERS

• Modern, fast and safe process
• Smooth and completely touchless experience
• User-friendly and intuitive devices
• Reduction of queues, waiting times and dangerous situations
• Reduction of manual operations
• Guaranteed data protection
• Increased quality of services

b. BORDER GUARDS

• Guaranteed compliance with Frontex guidelines
• Compliance with security standards envisaged for the infrastructure
• Compliance with current data processing laws
• Enhanced border control
• Reduction of queues, waiting times and dangerous Situations
• Reduction of manual data capture operations thanks to automated processes
• Reduction of errors in the assessment of results

c. INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER

• Adequate and scalable IT infrastructure Reduction of manual operations
• Modular and configurable solution
• Guaranteed compliance with Frontex guidelines
• Increased quality of services offered to passengers
• Compliance with security standards envisaged for the infrastructure
• Optimal management of spaces within the infrastructure
• Compliance with IT security standards
• Ability to manage several boardings at the same time
• Compliance with current data processing laws Reduction of infrastructure management costs
• Reduction of queues, waiting times and dangerous situations Enhancement of international image and visibility