What is the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)?

About Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme:

• It has been initiated 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.
• It has been introduced with the purpose of facilitating international mobility with faster, smoother and secure immigration clearances.
• It is similar to the United States’ Global Entry Program, which allows fast-tracked clearance for pre-approved and low-risk travelers upon their arrival at select airports in the US.
• The FTI-TTP is implemented through an online portal with the Bureau of Immigration being the nodal agency.
• To enroll in the scheme, the applicant has to register online on the portal with details and documents.
• Once the application for FTI-TTP is approved, those individuals will not need to go through the arduous process of standing in long queues for immigration clearance while arriving in India.
• Validity: The FTI registration will be valid for a maximum of five years or until the validity of the passport, whichever comes first.
• Under the FTI-TTP programme, eligible passengers are allowed to utilise e-gates and bypass regular immigration queues for a seamless experience.

Q1: Who is a Non Resident Indian (NRI)?

A ‘Non-resident Indian’ (NRI) is a person resident outside India who is a citizen of India. An NRI is classified as an individual who has gone out of India, or who stays outside India for employment or for carrying on business or any vocation. An individual automatically acquires the status of an NRI, if he has resided in India for less than 182 days.

Source: MHA fast-track immigration plan expanded to 21 major airports