New Delhi:�In a transfer to streamline immigration for pre-verified Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, the Indian authorities is ready to broaden its “Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme” (FTI-TTP) to a number of main airports, together with Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Launched at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport in June, the scheme has already registered 18,400 customers. The Union residence ministry introduced plans to increase the programme to airports in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Ahmedabad, aiming to simplify worldwide journey by sooner immigration clearance.

The FTI-TTP permits eligible passengers to bypass common immigration queues utilizing e-gates, guaranteeing a smoother and safer course of. Since its launch, 1,500 passengers have been cleared by e-gates at Delhi airport. Initially, the programme is obtainable free of charge to Indian nationals and OCI cardholders, with plans to incorporate overseas travellers in a second part.

This programme mirrors the US Global Entry initiative, providing expedited immigration for low-risk, pre-approved travellers. In India, people can apply on-line and will probably be required to offer biometrics, together with fingerprints and facial pictures, for verification. The registration is legitimate for as much as 5 years or till the passport’s expiration.

The initiative is ready to roll out at 21 airports nationwide, with the house ministry aiming to reinforce each safety and comfort for worldwide travellers.