A good news for immigrants is that now they will be able to complete all immigration formalities in just a few seconds!
Complete immigration in just a few seconds
Very soon, long immigration lines will be a thing of the past!
The Home Ministry is preparing to launch a special programme to speed up the immigration process at 20 airports across the country.
It appears that the Indian government has decided to introduce a fast-track immigration programme, which will operate at 20 airports across the country.
Furthermore, they claim that the latest initiative will reduce the time taken to complete the immigration process from a minimum of 30 minutes to a few seconds.
Yes, you heard it right! Interestingly, this system is already working successfully at Delhi's IGI airport and they are planning to make it available at various airports in the country soon.
New fast-track immigration clearance programme at 20 Indian airports
As per the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP), pre-verified Indian citizens and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders will be able to complete the immigration process in just a few seconds.
If we consider the current scenario then it takes at least 30 minutes to complete the immigration process.
Earlier this program was started on June 22 at Delhi airport. Report,
After its successful operation, the Ministry has decided to expand this programme to 20 other airports.
They have already started rolling out this new system by installing it at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin and Ahmedabad airports.
Essentially, this innovative fast-track immigration program uses automated e-gates, which allow passengers to use biometrics to have a seamless immigration experience during both departure and arrival.
This also helps you avoid the standard immigration queues and the lengthy process is completed in just a few seconds!
How does this new immigration clearance service work?
According to officials, this Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme will help in faster, smoother and more secure immigration clearance at Indian airports.
According to the report, so far, more than 18,400 Indian passport and OCI card holders have registered for FTI-TTP to ensure seamless immigration.
Operationally, this new programme is being implemented through an online portal and the Bureau of Immigration is the nodal agency for the same.
Once all the required verifications are done, passengers will be added to a whitelist of 'trusted travellers' who will manage e-gate access.
Please note that biometrics of these passengers will be captured at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office or at the airports.
As soon as the registered passenger arrives at the e-gate, he or she simply needs to scan the boarding pass and passport, and provide biometrics for authentication.
Once their identity is established, the e-gate will automatically open and immigration clearance will be deemed to have been granted.
How to apply for the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveler Program?
1. First, immigrants need to visit the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveler Program website.
2. There they have to submit the required details for verification by the Immigration Bureau.
3. They will then have to seek approval, once approved, the user will be asked to schedule an appointment to provide biometrics at one of the international airports or the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office.
It is worth mentioning here that FTI registration is valid for a maximum of five years.
Once the system is successfully launched, foreigners will also be able to apply for the programme.
