Skip Long Queues: Fast Track Immigration Now Available at 8 Major Airports in India

Dubai: Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders can now benefit from quicker immigration clearance at eight major Indian airports, thanks to the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP).

Launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs and managed by the Bureau of Immigration, the initiative uses automated e-gates and biometric verification to reduce immigration wait times from around 30 minutes to just a few seconds.

What is FTI-TTP?

Introduced in June 2024 at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, the FTI-TTP enables pre-verified travellers to bypass traditional immigration queues, streamlining the entry and exit process through high-tech e-gates.

Airports with FTI-TTP Facilities (As of January 2025):

• Delhi
• Mumbai
• Chennai
• Kolkata
• Bengaluru
• Hyderabad
• Cochin
• Ahmedabad

The Indian government aims to expand the programme to 21 international airports in the near future.

Who is Eligible?

• Indian citizens
• OCI cardholders

How to Enroll

1. Online Registration:
Visit the official portal: https://ftittp.mha.gov.in
Submit the following:

• Valid passport
• Recent passport-sized photograph
• Proof of residential address
• OCI card (for OCI applicants)

2. Biometric Submission:
Choose one of two options:

• Book an appointment at a Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Bengaluru, or Hyderabad.
• Submit biometrics at a participating international airport during immigration clearance.

3. Verification & Approval:

• Applications are reviewed by the Bureau of Immigration.
• Approved applicants are added to the ‘Trusted Travellers’ whitelist.
• Enrollment is free of charge.

How It Works at the Airport

At participating airports, enrolled travellers can use dedicated e-gates:

• Scan boarding pass
• Scan passport
• Complete biometric authentication (fingerprint + facial recognition)

Once verified, the e-gate opens automatically, completing immigration without any officer interaction.

Future Plans

The FTI-TTP aligns with the Indian government’s ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ vision, aimed at modernising national infrastructure and services by India’s 100th year of independence.

Upcoming developments include:

• Expansion to 21 airports
• Integration of foreign nationals into the programme in later phases

Bottom Line:
With FTI-TTP, Indian citizens and OCI cardholders can experience seamless travel and avoid long immigration lines—marking a significant step toward digital transformation in Indian border control.