Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme:
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to expand the Special Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) to 20 other airports across the country.
- 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.
- 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.
