Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah will virtually inaugurate the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on September 11, 2025, at 11:30 AM. The inauguration will be conducted via video conferencing from the Departure Immigration area of Terminal 2.

Implemented by the Bureau of Immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs, the FTI-TTP aims to provide a seamless, technology-driven immigration experience, significantly reducing waiting time and enhancing convenience for passengers.

Background

The Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme is designed for Indian citizens and foreign nationals holding Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards. Eligible applicants are required to submit biometrics fingerprints and a facial photograph along with other necessary information as per the application form. Enrolment is completed after due verification and confirmation of eligibility.

Once enrolled, passengers can use automated e-gates at participating airports to complete their immigration clearance swiftly. The e-gate facility is currently operational at eight major airports: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Ahmedabad, and is now being extended to Thiruvananthapuram.

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