更多中國人可享受新加坡自助通關服務
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said in a statement that it will extend the enhanced immigration automated clearance system service - known as eIACS - to eligible holders of Chinese passports from Nov 16.
新加坡移民與關卡局近日在發佈會上聲明，他們從11月16日起將會擴大並加強自助通關服務系統，來使持有中國大陸護照的居民享有更多權益。
The authority said holders of Chinese passports aged 6 and above who are holding a valid five-year (or longer) multiple Journey Visas issued by Singapore and have visited the nation at least three times in the preceding 12 months, are eligible to enroll for the automated service free of charge.
當局公告表示，凡是持有5年及以上新加坡多次往返簽證的6歲以上中國公民，並在過去12個月到訪新加坡至少3次，即可向移民與關卡局免費註冊，享受該服務。
The authority said it will provide greater travel convenience for Chinese visitors and facilitate trade, business and tourism links between Singapore and China.
移民與關卡局表示，此舉將進一步爲中國遊客赴新提供更多便利，並也將進一步拉動中新兩國的商務交流、貿易往來以及旅遊業的發展。
Earlier this year, the authority said eligible Chinese nationals who travel to Singapore from June can be granted multiple journey visas valid for a maximum of 10 years.
今年年初，該部門曾表示，在一月份到新加坡旅行的中國公民持有新加坡多次往返簽證的有效期可以延長到10年。The same facility will also be extended to spouses and children under the age of 21, if the main applicant is eligible. When issuing the new policy, the authority added that eligible applicants will also be able to use the automated immigration clearance at Singapore's checkpoints.
這次的相關政策也會使得配偶和低於21歲的子女從中受益，但是這要在主申請人符合要求情況下才行。當這個新政策發佈之後，相關部門由加以補充：即符合要求的申請者同時也可以在新加坡檢查關卡處享有自助移民服務。
