The Indian government has significantly enhanced its immigration processing for international travellers. The Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) is now operational at 13 international airports, offering faster, more secure, and more efficient border clearance for eligible passengers. This move has important implications for travel agents, consolidators, airlines, and corporate travel planners.

What Is FTI-TTP?

FTI-TTP is a biometric & e-gate-based system designed for pre-verified travellers to bypass standard immigration queues. Eligible users scan their boarding pass and passport, undergo automated biometric verification, and pass through dedicated e-gates for entry and exit. The goal: reduce immigration time from tens of minutes to about 30 seconds.

Who Is Eligible & What’s the Registration Process

Who is Eligible

Indian citizens
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders (Travelxp)

Passport Validity Requirement

FTI-TTP Registration Validity

How to Enrol:

There is no fee for registration — it’s completely free for eligible users.

Typical processing from application to full activation can take from a few weeks to about a month, depending on document and biometric verification timelines.

Which Airports Are Covered & Recent Expansions

Originally launched in June 2024 at more major hubs, the FTI-TTP has expanded to 13 airports.

Current airports include:

Kempegowda International, Bengaluru
Chennai International Airport
Cochin International, Kochi

And the most recent additions (as of September 2025): Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Kozhikode, and Amritsar.

Planned future inclusion: the upcoming Navi Mumbai and Jewar airports.

What It Means for B2B Travel & Aviation Players

As travel, especially international travel, accelerates, FTI-TTP offers multiple advantages across the chain.

Best Practices & Challenges

FTI-TTP: Key Watchpoints for Travel Agents

Key Takeaway for Stakeholders

FTI-TTP is a strategic enhancement in India’s travel infrastructure. As it rolls out across more airports, professionals in travel & aviation have an opportunity to turn this into a competitive advantage:

Conclusion

India’s expansion of the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme to 13 international airports marks a significant upgrade in both convenience and efficiency for cross-border travel. For travel agents, airlines, consolidators, and corporate travel planners, this opens up fresh potential to enhance service offerings and differentiate in a crowded marketplace. By integrating FTI-TTP into traveller education, itinerary planning, and operations, industry players can deliver smoother journeys and stronger loyalty.

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