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Trusted border control solutions

Advanced biometric technologies for efficient, secure and connected borders

  • Biometric devices
  • Border control
  • Passenger experience & security

With billions of travelers by air, millions crossing land borders and growing sea travel. Global mobility is surging - driving demand for secure, seamless border solutions. 

  1. Secure and seamless borders 

    Balancing security and efficiency at air, land and sea, borders with advanced technologies that protect national sovereignty while enabling smooth traveler flows. 

  2. End-to-end border control 

    Covering the full traveler journey with integrated solutions, from enrolment to verification, real-time monitoring and border back-end management systems. 

  3. Scalable and future-ready

    Handling growing traffic and evolving regulations with scalable solutions fully compliant with EU EES, ICAO, GDPR and international standards. 

Smarter borders. Safer travel

Thales empowers governments to safeguard their borders by significantly enhancing the security and efficiency of passenger processing, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to secure, automate and streamline border crossing and passenger management in air, land and sea operations. 

From front-end to back-end systems, Thales excels in managing the entire border control value chain, utilizing proprietary biometrics and document verification solutions technologies.

Passport verification - AT10K eGate

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A Proven Global Expertise 

23
countries with borders protected by Thales’ border control solutions 
40+
airports, ports and train stations equipped 
3,000+
biometric touchpoints deployed

Securing border control at every touchpoint

Thales provides end-to-end solutions from front-end eGates and kiosks to back-end systems; for fast, secure identity checks and data management.

FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS

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Explore our latest border control resources

Securing the borders of tomorrow

Exploring the complexities of modern border management, examining the uncertain security landscape, rising traveler expectations and the key technologies required to build truly future-ready borders.

Industry recognition: company of the year in ABC eGates

Company of the Year - ABC eGates

Discover why Frost & Sullivan recognized Thales for its end-to-end expertise and innovation in biometrics and AI.

Explore our border control solutions

Passport verification - AT10K eGate

ABC eGates for air, land and sea border crossings

Introducing the future of border crossings

  • Biometric devices
  • Border control
  • Passenger experience & security
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Thales border kiosk

Fast, secure and self-service pre-enrolment for border clearance

  • Biometric devices
  • Border control
  • Public Security
Thales border management system

Thales Border Management System

Enhancing border intelligence for smarter detection and safer prevention

  • Biometric devices
  • Border control
  • Public Security
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Thales Fly to Gate

Delivering a seamless biometric journey and improving operations efficiency

  • Passenger experience & security
  • Public Security
  • National security

Latest news

  • Civil Aviation

Thales selected by Cayman Islands Airports Authority to modernize and upgrade its air traffic control infrastructure

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  • Civil Aviation

Dubai Air Navigation Services, Emirates Airline, and Thales sign Collaborative Research Agreement to advance flight efficiency through innovative solutions

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  • Public Security

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  • Public Security

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  • Group

Bahrain Airport Company Renews Partnership with Thales to Support Smart and Secure Airport Operations

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  • Civil Aviation

Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and Thales collaborated to Advance Air Traffic Flow Management Innovation in the UAE

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  • Public Security

Smart cities: making data talk to inform the decision-making process

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"The UAS100 is ideal for coastline surveillance, law enforcement and inspection of linear infrastructure"

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