Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme Debuts At Delhi Airport

EE News Desk Jun 24, 2024

The FTI-TTP is designed to offer Indian nationals and OCI cardholders a faster, easier, and more secure travel process

Delhi Airport, operated by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), has become the first in India to launch the Government of India’s innovative Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP). Inaugurated by Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah at Terminal 3, this initiative allows Indian passport holders and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders to bypass regular immigration queues and use e-gates, promising a smoother travel experience.

The FTI-TTP is designed to offer Indian nationals and OCI cardholders a faster, easier, and more secure travel process. Eligible individuals can apply online, with the registration process taking up to one month. Applicants must ensure their passports have at least six months of validity, as membership is tied to passport validity.

The application process involves submitting biometrics (fingerprints and facial images) and other required information, with registration completed after necessary verifications.

Improved Efficiency at Terminal 3

Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 now features eight electronic gates – four for arrivals and four for departures – to provide a seamless experience for programme participants. This first-of-its-kind facility in India aims to significantly reduce airport congestion by offering expedited clearance for pre-verified travellers. The number of e-gates may be increased based on demand.

Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO, DIAL, highlighting the partnership with the Government of India, mentioned, “This programme will offer a world-class and seamless travel experience to all international passengers opting for this facility. The Trusted Traveller Programme allows Indian passport holders and OCI cardholders to utilise these e-gates, bypass regular queues, and enjoy a smoother journey. This technology-driven initiative is designed to make the emigration/immigration clearance process faster and simpler.”

Similar to the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Global Entry Program, the FTI-TTP enables pre-approved, low-risk travellers to enjoy expedited immigration and security clearance upon arrival. The Ministry of Home Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Bureau of Immigration, has developed the roadmap for this initiative.