Hyderabad:The RGIA has introduced the Fast Track Immigration — Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP), virtually inaugurated by Union home minister Amit Shah, to provide Indian passport holders and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders with a faster and smoother immigration experience.The FTI-TTP allows pre-verified travellers to bypass queues and use dedicated electronic gates (e-gates) for quicker immigration clearance.To join the programme, eligible individuals must apply online. The process, which can take up to a month, includes submitting biometrics such as fingerprints and facial scans at either the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or a dedicated counter at the RGIA. Membership is tied to the validity of the applicant’s passport.Once approved, travellers can use the e-gates for both departures and arrivals. At the first gate, passengers scan their passport and boarding pass and at the second gate a face scan completes the process.Speaking about the initiative, Pradeep Panicker, CEO of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL), noted the airport’s commitment to adopting technology. “This initiative simplifies the immigration process and enhances the overall travel experience,” he said.
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