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Union Home Minister recently inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at five additional airports: Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Kozhikode (Calicut), and Amritsar, via video conferencing on September 10, 2025. 
 
Key Highlights of(FTI-TTP)

• Purpose: Facilitate international mobility by speeding up immigration clearance, reducing wait times from minutes to seconds.
• Eligibility: Indian nationals and OCI cardholders with valid passports (valid for at least six months at the time of application).
• Registration: Applicants must register online through the official portal (ftittp.mha.gov.in), submit necessary personal details and documents, and provide biometric data (fingerprints, facial images) at Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) or at airports.
• Validity: Registration is valid until passport expiry or for five years, whichever is earlier, with an option for renewal.
• Benefits: Significant reduction in immigration wait times, enhanced security through biometric verification, cost-free access, and an improved travel experience by minimizing queues and congestion.
• Use Statistics: About 3 lakh travelers have registered on the portal, with 2.65 lakh having used it during travel so far.

The program aligns with the broader goal of supporting India’s vision for technology-enabled, seamless international travel and improving the country’s stature as a global travel hub while enhancing national security.

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