Delhi Airport Launches Fast Track Immigration for Indian and OCI Passport Holders
Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has become the first airport in India to introduce the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) for Indian passport holders and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the programme at Terminal 3.
About the Programme
The FTI-TTP is a visionary initiative by the Government of India designed to provide a faster, easier, and more secure travel experience. This programme underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing travel convenience and efficiency for all.
How to Join
Eligible individuals must apply online, and the registration process may take up to one month. Applicants must ensure their passport has at least six months of validity at the time of application. Membership in the programme will be co-terminus with passport validity. The application process requires applicants to submit their biometrics (fingerprints and facial image) along with other required information as specified in the application form. Registration will be completed after necessary verifications and confirmation of eligibility.
Benefits
This first-of-its-kind facility in India aims to significantly reduce congestion at airports by offering expedited emigration/immigration clearance for pre-verified travellers, both arriving and departing. Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 is equipped with eight electronic gates – four for arrivals and four for departures – to facilitate a seamless experience for programme participants. The number of counters may increase based on demand.
Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of DIAL, stated, “We at DIAL are very proud to join hands with the Government of India for launching the FTI-Trusted Traveller Programme at Delhi Airport. 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 emigration/immigration 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 Global Entry Program offered by the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Trusted Traveller Programme allows pre-approved, low-risk travellers to benefit from expedited immigration and security clearance upon arrival. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Bureau of Immigration, has developed the roadmap for the FTI-Trusted Traveller Programme.
