Key Takeaways:
- The Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme has been expanded to five more airports, taking the total to 13.
- Indian passport holders and OCI cardholders can enroll free of cost by applying online and completing biometric verification.
- Registered travelers can clear immigration quickly through automated e-gates with biometric authentication.
With the launch of the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at five airports on Thursday, international travellers from Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode, and Amritsar can now move through immigration faster and smoother. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the programme via video conference, furthering its nationwide rollout and strengthening the vision of fast track immigration in India.
Launched first at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport in mid-2024, this innovative programme has already spread to Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Ahmedabad. With today’s launch, it now operates at 13 airports and will soon be available at 21 important international gateways.
Benefits of the FTI-TTP Programme
For Indian passport holders and OCI cardholders, travel just became smoother. The programme allows registered members to skip manual counters, using automated e-gates where their identity is verified instantly through biometric authentication, cutting down long immigration lines.
The process is streamlined using advanced technology. Boarding pass and passport scans trigger fingerprint and facial recognition systems, which instantly authenticate identity. When verified, the gate opens automatically, enabling rapid clearance through immigration. Officials highlight that the system reduces immigration waiting time by roughly 60% while minimizing human contact, which is a key advantage in today’s travel environment.
How to Enroll in FTI-TTP
Participation is currently free and limited to Indian citizens and OCI cardholders, with foreign travellers to be included later. Here’s the straightforward registration process:
- Applicants are requested to submit their application online through the official portal www.ftittp.mha.gov.in.
- Ensure that all personal details are accurately filled in and that required documents, including passport, photograph, and OCI card (where applicable), are uploaded.
- Ensure the passport is valid for at least six months at the time of application; membership validity matches the passport’s expiration or is capped at five years.
- After review, applicants receive notification to schedule a biometric appointment at a chosen airport or the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
- Biometrics, including fingerprints and facial scans, are compulsory to finalize registration.
Once onboard, travellers join a “trusted traveller” allowlist, enabling a swift, seamless immigration experience wherever the programme operates.
FTI-TTP and India’s Vision for the Future
Driven by the government’s ambitious “Viksit Bharat @2047” vision, the Fast Track Immigration initiative aims to build world-class, secure, and passenger-friendly immigration infrastructure across India’s airports. The idea is to help India take its place among the world’s best, making international travel effortless for millions. Echoing systems like the U.S. Global Entry programme, FTI-TTP places India firmly on a global map of smart, technology-enabled border management.
For travellers, this means less time in lines, more certainty, and a modern way to navigate airports, starting now at these five new airports, with more to follow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)?
FTI-TTP is a government initiative that allows pre-verified Indian citizens and Overseas Citizen of India
(OCI) cardholders to clear immigration faster through automated e-gates at select airports.
Which airports currently have FTI-TTP facilities?The programme started at Delhi in July 2024 and later expanded to
Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Ahmedabad. With the latest rollout, Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode, and Amritsar are also included. In total, 13 airports are covered, with plans to scale up to 21.
Who can apply for FTI-TTP?
In the first phase, only Indian passport holders and OCI cardholders can apply. Enrollment is
free of cost. Foreign travelers will be included in the second phase.
How can I apply for FTI-TTP?
Applications must be submitted online at www.ftittp.mha.gov.in. After filling out the form, you will be asked to provide biometrics such as fingerprints and a facial image at a designated airport or Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
What documents are required for the FTI-TTP application?
A valid Indian passport or OCI card is required. The passport should have at least six months of validity at the time of applying.
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