Speed Through Immigration — Automated Entry System Registration
How to register for the automated immigration gates and pass in under 2 minutes.
Korea's Smart Entry Service (SES) lets registered travellers pass through automated gates at immigration — bypassing the manual officer queue. At busy times, manual queues can stretch 60+ minutes; the automated lane takes under 2.
Who Can Register?
Korean nationals
Age 7 and above. Register at any Smart Entry Service enrollment kiosk at the airport.
Foreign nationals with re-entry permit
Long-term residents (F-4, F-5, D-10, etc.) holding a valid re-entry permit can apply. Register at the immigration offices inside the airport.
How to Register
- Locate the Smart Entry Service enrollment kiosk (1F arrivals hall, before immigration).
- Scan your passport.
- Scan all 10 fingerprints.
- Registration is instant — no appointment needed. Valid until passport expiry.
Note: The Smart Entry Service is operated by the Ministry of Justice and is separate from SmartPass (which is an Incheon Airport departure service). Do not confuse the two.