Why in News?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at five more airports — Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Kozhikode and Amritsar — enabling pre-verified Indian nationals and OCI cardholders to obtain seamless immigration clearance in just 30 seconds.
Description:
- Launched by MHA in 2024 (pilot at Delhi Airport).
- New phase inaugurated by Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation (Sept 2025) at Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode & Amritsar airports.
- Now operational at 13 airports (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Kochi, Ahmedabad + 5 new ones).
- Planned integration with Navi Mumbai & Jewar (Noida) airports.
Objective:
- Provide seamless, quick, and technology-driven immigration clearance for Indian citizens & OCI cardholders.
- Improve passenger convenience and act as a “trust multiplier”.
- Strengthen national security by biometric-based access.
Key Features:
| Feature | Details |
| Enrolment | Online via ftittp.mha.gov.in |
| Documents | Details & documents uploaded on portal |
| Biometrics | Captured at FRRO / airport |
| Procedure | Scan boarding pass → scan passport → biometric verification at e-Gate |
| Time for clearance | ~30 seconds |
| Target Users | Indian citizens & OCI cardholders |
| Registrations (2025) | ~3 lakh registered; ~2.65 lakh already used facility |
Significance:
- Integrates Speed, Scale & Scope (PM’s vision).
- Reduces queues & manual checks → enhances travel experience.
- Improves border management through verified trusted travellers.
- Supports growth in international passenger traffic (+60% from 2014 to 2024).
Institutional Framework:
- Implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs with support from Intelligence Bureau & Bureau of Immigration.
- Linked with Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRRO) for biometrics.
- Aim: Convenience + Security.
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