Advance Passenger Information System (APIS), a system that will smoothen Immigration Clearance at Indonesian Airports.

The tragic event on September 11th 2001 in the United States has raised the need for comprehensive security to avoid a similar incident. It was argued at that time that the airport's security was bad, which made people believe one of the preventive actions was to create strict regulations in the airport. The emphasis on security indeed makes the screening process in the airports take more time. The introduction of the Advance Passenger Information System in developed countries has solved this problem. This trend urges the Indonesian Government to implement this system. However, some people oppose this idea because they believe Indonesia is not yet ready due to a lack of funds. This essay will explain the challenges of implementing this program and the benefits that could be gained after the full implementation. It is suggested that the Advance Passenger Information System should be implemented because it will smoothen immigration clearance at Indonesian Airports.