QR codes used to manage people traversing Chi Ma border gate

Launched in the middle of May, the use of QR codes to manage individuals who frequently traverse Chi Ma border gate in the northern province of Lang Son has been proved effective in ensuring order, security and activities at the border gate.
QR codes used to manage people traversing Chi Ma border gate ảnh 1A border guard scans QR code to check a cross-border commuter. (Photo: VNA)

Lang Son (VNA) –Launched in the middle of May, the use of QR codes to manage individualswho frequently traverse Chi Ma border gate in the northern province of Lang Sonhas been proved effective in ensuring order, security and activities at theborder gate.

According to the Chi MaBorder Guard Station, since May 15, 2023, nearly 1,000 cards with the QR codes havebeen issued. On average, 200-350 people use the cards to enter and exit theborder gate daily. 

Lieutenant Colonel TranQuang Thuy, a technical officer at the Chi Ma Border Guard Station, said thatthe entry/exit cards with the QR codes are attached with users’ personalinformation, helping border guards quickly check and minimise congestion atcheckpoint areas.

QR card users areVietnamese citizens who regularly travel through the Chi Ma border gate, competent forces, staff of logistic businesses, organisations, and individuals engaged inimport and export activities or commercial activities. To facilitate theissuance of the QR cards, the Chi Ma Border Guard Station arranged a room,equipment, and staff at Gate No. 2.

At the gate, cardholdersare required to show their cards for the QR code scanning, which takes about one-two seconds and is 180 times faster than manually computerizing information.

Vu Van Hoa, arepresentative of a logistics business, said that the cards with the QR codes helpbusinesses control their staff, and workers, especially helping to save time in loading and unloading goods./.

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