The Indian Government has announced the launch of “Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme’ (FTI-TTP)”. The service is aimed to benefit Indian citizens and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and in a later phase, foreign nationals too. Let’s look at the details.
India’s Trusted Traveller Programme – How it works?
India’s Trusted Traveller Programme will be implemented in two phases. Initially, it will cover Indian citizens and OCI cardholders, with plans to include foreign travellers in the second phase. The FTI-TTP, which operates through e-gates or automated border gates, aims to minimise human intervention in the immigration clearance process.
The Bureau of Immigration will oversee the implementation of the FTI-TTP through an online portal (ftittp.mha.gov.in). Applicants must register online, submit required documents, and undergo necessary verification. Successful applicants will be added to a White List of ‘Trusted Travellers’ and their biometrics will be captured at the FRRO office or during their passage through the airport. The registration will remain valid for the duration of the passport or five years, whichever is shorter.
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Upon arrival at the e-gates, registered travellers will scan their boarding passes and passports, followed by biometric authentication. Once the traveller’s identity is confirmed, the e-gate will open automatically, granting immigration clearance.
The FTI-TTP will initially launch at eight major airports in the first phase – Delhi (already launched), Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Ahmedabad.
Application process
Those planning to apply for FTI-TTP need to ensure that their passports have at-least six months of validity. Required documents include a passport-size photograph, a scanned copy of the passport, proof of present address, and an OCI card. The application may be rejected if incorrect or false information is provided, material facts are concealed, or if the uploaded documents are not clear or as per specifications.
Upon successful submission, applicants will receive an acknowledgment via their registered mobile number and email address. Approved applicants will be asked to schedule an appointment for biometric enrolment at designated international airports or FRRO offices in India. The registration process may take up to one month.
The charges for processing of FTI-TTP service are ₹2000 for adults, ₹1000 for minors and $100 for OCI cardholders.
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