Delhi Airport has become the first in India to implement the Government of India’s 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 by unveiling dedicated counters at Terminal 3 for TTP beneficiaries under 'Viksit Bharat at 2047' vision.

Terminal 3 at Delhi Airport is now equipped with 8 electronic gates (e-gates) 4 for arrivals and 4 for departures to facilitate a seamless experience for participants. The number of counters may increase based on demand.

This is just the beginning of a larger plan to introduce e-gates at major airports like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Ahmedabad. Eventually, more airports across India will also get e-gates.

Faster Immigration and Emigration

The initiative, launched on Saturday, June 22,2024 aims to reduce congestion by providing expedited emigration and immigration clearance for pre-verified travellers. Both arrivals and departures will benefit from this streamlined process.  

What is FTI-TTP?

The FTI-TTP, an initiative by the Indian government, is designed to offer Indian nationals and OCI cardholders a faster, easier, and more secure travel experience. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Bureau of Immigration, developed the roadmap for the programme.

Things to Remember While Applying

1. To sign up for FTI-TTP, you need to apply on online portal managed by the Bureau of Immigration. It can take up to a month.
2. Your passport must be valid for at least six more months when you apply.
3. Your FTI-TTP membership will last as long as your passport is valid.
4.  You must give your fingerprints and a photo, along with other information, when you apply.
5.  Your registration will be done after your details are checked and you are found eligible.