A New Era in Airport Travel

For international flyers, one of the most dreaded parts of a journey is standing in long immigration queues. Hours are lost to paperwork, verification, and waiting in crowded lines. To solve this challenge, India launched the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) in mid-2024. This initiative allows travellers to pre-register biometric details and use automated e-gates, transforming a tedious process into a quick, seamless experience.

How to Register Step by Step

The FTI-TTP registration process is designed to be simple:

  1. Create an account on the official portal: ftittp.mha.gov.in/fti.

  2. Verify your mobile number and email address.

  3. Fill in personal details, passport information, and travel history.

  4. Upload a passport-size photo, scanned passport copies, and proof of address.

  5. Wait for approval (usually 2–4 weeks). You’ll receive a unique application number via SMS or email.

  6. Complete biometric enrollment at major airports or immigration offices by providing fingerprints and photographs.

Once enrolled, your biometrics are linked to your passport. At immigration, automated e-gates scan your passport and match the stored biometrics, allowing you to pass through in minutes.

Why It Matters

The benefits of the programme are significant. Registered travellers skip long queues, enjoy faster immigration clearance, and reduce travel stress. Importantly, the service is completely free, making it accessible to both frequent business travellers and occasional flyers.

Currently, FTI-TTP is available at major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Ahmedabad, with more airports to follow.

Beyond convenience, this programme represents a major step in modernising India’s travel infrastructure. By adopting automated systems, airports can handle rising passenger numbers more efficiently while providing a smoother experience for travellers.

A Game-Changer for Indian Aviation

The FTI-TTP is more than just an upgrade to airport operations—it is a shift in how travellers interact with immigration. What was once a bottleneck is now becoming a smooth entry point. For travellers planning international journeys, enrolling in FTI-TTP can be the difference between starting a trip stressed or relaxed.

FAQs

1. What is India’s Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme?

It is a government initiative that allows pre-verified passengers to use automated e-gates at major airports, bypassing long immigration queues.

2. How can travellers register?
By applying online at the official portal, uploading required documents, and completing biometric enrollment at designated centres.

3. Which airports support the programme?
As of 2025, it is available at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Ahmedabad.

4. How long does the process take?
Approval takes 2–4 weeks. Biometric enrollment takes only a few minutes at designated counters.

5. Is the programme free?
Yes, FTI-TTP enrollment is free for all travellers.

 

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