Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme

Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme Latest News

Recently, the Union Home Minister launched the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at 5 more airports.

About Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme

• It is an initiative to speed up the Immigration clearance process for eligible persons from the following categories: Indian Nationals and Foreign Nationals holding OCI Cards.
• It was first launched at Delhi’s IGI Airport in 2024.
• Purpose: It has been introduced with the purpose of facilitating international mobility with faster, smoother and secure immigration clearances.

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FTI-TTP Enrollment Process

• The FTI-TTP has been implemented through an online portal, https://ftittp.mha.gov.in.
• To enroll in this program, applicants must register online on the portal by filling in their details and uploading the required documents.
• The biometrics of registered applicants are collected at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or while passing through the airport.
• Immigration Clearance Process

• • Boarding Pass Scan: Registered travellers scan their boarding pass at the e-gates to retrieve flight details.
  • Passport Scan: The passport is scanned to confirm the traveller’s identity.
  • Biometric Authentication: Biometrics is authenticated at the e-gates.
  • Automated Clearance: Once verified, the e-gate opens, completing the immigration process automatically.
  • Validity of Registration: It is valid until the passport’s expiry or five years, whichever comes first, with an option for renewal.
  • Till now, this facility has been started at 13 airports across the country.
  • Nodal agency: The Bureau of Immigration, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is the nodal agency responsible for implementing the programme.

Source: TH