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Australia’s ditching paper arrival cards—soon you’ll declare your travel digitally with the new Australia Travel Declaration. Backed by a $56 million investment, this QR-code system lets travelers submit forms up to 72 hours before landing, speeding up border checks and boosting biosecurity. Tested in major cities since October 2024, it’s rolling out nationwide by 2026, with a future app on the horizon. It’s not just about convenience—it’s a strategic upgrade for national security, traveler flow, and global threat response, with partners including Qantas and the Department of Agriculture. Meanwhile, the EU is also modernizing with biometric entry checks, showing borders are going digital worldwide.

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