Modernizing border control with digital arrival cards on AWS Cloud

This article describes how SomapaIT, an AWS Partner, built a digital arrival card (DAC) system on AWS Cloud to modernize border control and immigration processing for countries like Thailand, China, India, and Malaysia.

• DAC system enables travelers to submit information before arrival, allowing proactive risk assessment and prescreening
• Amazon Route 53 directs traffic globally; AWS Shield and WAF protect against DDoS and web attacks
• Amazon EKS clusters across two Availability Zones provide high availability with automatic failover
• Amazon SageMaker AI detects fraudulent information and prevents regulatory violations
• AWS KMS encrypts all data; AWS Backup automates daily snapshots for protection and audit
• Amazon CloudWatch monitors system health and alerts operations teams on performance issues
• Successfully processes 5+ million transactions daily with 90% registration rate on day one
• Achieved 30% reduction in waiting and processing times for travelers

The solution demonstrates how AWS infrastructure enables secure, scalable border systems that operate reliably at national scale while improving traveler experience and security.