ELECTRONIC CLEARANCE—EXTENDING THE BORDERA current trend amongst border control policy makers is to extend their border control beyond the point of entry by using a layered and differentiated border management approach. In parallel, they are seeking out better ways to facilitate and optimize their inspection process of all visitors into their territories. Nations have an increased need to focus on security while at the same time expediting an ever increasing volume of travelers; the largest majority of which are considered low risk. This need is critical due to the doubling of international travel volumes projected by the World Tourism Organization.

To address these needs many nations are employing a combination of various electronic clearances at all practical points prior to the traveler arriving at their borders.

Improving National Security using a Layered Border Management Approach

Nations are extending a first line of border defence by introducing Electronic Travel Clearances in the form of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travelers from low risk nations or in more advanced cases Electronic Online Visas (eVisas); both can replace certain aspects of traditional paper visas. Nations are mandating that the travel industry electronically collect and share Passenger Name Records (PNRs) with passenger itineraries and participate in Advanced Passenger Information Systems (APIS) with basic data, identifying a person before and during check-in. This combination greatly reduces the likelihood of at-risk travelers even beginning their journey. The layered border approach is completed with the use of biometric scanning at the point of entry.

ETA—A FIRST LINE OF DEFENCEEarly adopter nations moving to electronic application and processing systems offer travelers an online mechanism to apply, pay for and receive certain types of border clearances.

An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is a proven method used to enhance the assessment of the larger population of travelers who are low risk, while supporting each country’s national security, admissibility and crime reduction objectives.

An initial implementation of this was done by Australia for the Sydney 2000 Olympics. ETAs have been designed to support the higher volume tourist /business visitor or temporary non-resident visas or security screening needs for Visa Waiver Programs while providing the traveler with a very quick approval for those with low-risk profiles. An important key in implementing an ETA solution is to maintain a high level of security, screening to prevent of undesirables arriving at the port of entry.

Electronic Travel Authorisation(ETA)

Arrival(Biometric Borders)

Departure ControlAfter Check-in(APIS)

ReservationCheck-in(PNR)

ElectronicPre-approval(ETA/eVISA)

BENEFITS � Highly automated with high security processing and screening

� Reduction of high risk individuals from ever arriving at a port of entry or

streaming them into a separate review stream (eg. Visa Waiver Program

screening or Tourist Carnet)

� Centralized real-time reporting and revenue monitoring

� Real-time approval of traveler

� Low implementation cost – Online application, integration with Country

Portal, with 3rd party or Cloud hosting capabilities

� Ability to connect securely via a computing device over the internet for

applicants and for visa agency officials FEATURES

� Automatic International Watch List and Alert List loading and verification

� Ability to create a country or local alert list

� Consolidated statistical reporting

� Facilitate work flow of applicants that

warrant additional attention

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ONLINE ETA APPLICATION � ETA type selection

� Application data entered

� Payment information entered

� Receipt provided

AUTOMATIC WATCH LISTEXAMINATIONS

NOTIFICATION TO TRAVELER � ETA confirmation number

� Electronic receipt

� Online tracking with optional

SMS notification

APPROVAL & AUTHORIZATION � Automatic for low-risk traveler profiles

after passing screening

THE SOLUTION WorldReach’s VisaReach ETA offering is a cost effective, easy to implement solution that supports the online security screening process for Visa Waiver Programs (VWPs) and facilitates the electronic clearance and issuance of low risk travelers’ ETAs. VisaReach is based on WorldReach’s proven travel documents issuance solutions engine which has been in use since 1994.

Our solution has been designed to allow governments to define and classify a number of different eligibility rules based on legislation and risk profiles or entitlement rules to optimize their authorization and clearance processes. VisaReach provides the traveler with a user friendly online interface where they can enter the ETA or information required and submit this to the appropriate authority. Once the application information has been entered, the traveler can complete a payment online, if required, be provided with an electronic receipt for payment and real-time notification of ETA approval, or receive any further instruction for additional steps needed to be taken by the traveler.

In parallel, the traveler’s ETA application will be cross checked against immigration agency’s watch lists, such as the INTERPOL Terrorism Watch List, and country specific or locally defined watch lists, as well as any previous visa applications.

VisaReach allows immigration officials to define authorization policies and provides notification of ETA applications that are flagged against a watch list or entitlement rules defined within the application. Immigration officials are presented with access to all applications via an internal government portal that allows them to authorize, reject or request additional information from the traveler. The ETA approvals or denials can also be transferred to other legacy border control or internal visa systems.