Access Control · Guide

How Many Guests Per Minute? Planning the Entrance

Do the maths once; avoid the queue every day.

The person who left last month may still be able to walk in.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Enough for steady, small crowds
  • For peaks, events and shift changes
  • Open the gates earlier
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-19Updated 2026-10-192 min read
On this page01. The short version02. Four things to know03. Before and after04. In stock now05. Get a free survey06. FAQ
How Many Guests Per Minute? Planning the Entrance: illustration
Quick answer

Do the maths once; avoid the queue every day. A walk-through metal detector checks each guest in about a second.

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Key takeaways

  • Enough for steady, small crowds
  • For peaks, events and shift changes
  • Open the gates earlier
  • Pair with tickets if guests also wait inside

01The short version

Count the crowd ~ at the busiest hourTime the check ~ seconds per guestDivide ~ lanes neededPlan overflow ~ extra lane or wand
How Many Guests Per Minute? Planning the Entrance

02Four things to know

One laneEnough for steady, small crowds
Two lanesFor peaks, events and shift changes
Early arrivalOpen the gates earlier
Queue systemPair with tickets if guests also wait inside

03Before and after

Before

One lane, big crowd
Line spills onto the road
Guests miss the start

After

Lanes sized to the crowd
Line stays short
Guests arrive on time
A hand at an access reader

04In stock now

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05Get a free survey

When to call a professionalTell us about your site. We survey for free, quote in writing, then supply, install, configure and train. See the price guide. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp us.

06Frequently asked questions

How fast is one arch?

Roughly one person every few seconds when guests are prepared. Plan from your own crowd.

What if we get a surprise crowd?

Keep a hand-held wand and a second lane ready.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?

Yes. We deliver countrywide and survey Nairobi and the surrounding counties for free.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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