Lifestyle · Mobile app
ICN SMARTPASS
Biometric facial recognition app for departures at Incheon International Airport
ICN SMARTPASS is the official identity registration app from Incheon International Airport. It registers your passport chip data and facial biometric profile so you can use dedicated express lanes at departure gates and boarding checkpoints. Once configured, a registration lasts up to five years, eliminating the need to repeatedly present physical documents at departures.
How it works
How to set up and use SmartPass:
- Download the SmartPass app (ICN SmartPass) on iOS or Android.
- Tap 'SMARTPASS ID Registration', scan your biometric passport's photo page, then scan the NFC biometric chip by holding your phone against the passport.
- Add and register your boarding pass in the app.
- At the airport, proceed to the dedicated SmartPass / Face ID lane and pass through biometric facial recognition gates.
What it's for
- Register biometric passport data via phone NFC to expedite airport departures
- Pass through dedicated facial recognition screening lanes at Incheon Airport
- Register mobile or paper boarding passes ahead of a flight
- Reserve bag drop slots when available
Features
- NFC biometric passport scanning and chip verification
- Facial recognition registration with liveness checks
- Boarding pass integration for mobile and paper formats
- Single registration validity for up to 5 years
- Integration with airport bag drop and security checkpoint gates
Pricing
Free to download and use
Details
- Type
- Mobile app
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Topic
- Travel
- Open source
- No
- Platforms
- iOS, Android
- For
- Travelers departing from or transiting through Incheon International Airport in South Korea
- Alternative to
- CLEAR, TSA PreCheck
- Tags
- travel, airports, biometrics, korea, passports, facial recognition
Why it was saved
- @_chzhao: Allows travelers to pass security gates and boarding checkpoints quickly using dedicated Face ID lines without presenting physical passports and boarding passes repeatedly.
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