Here's a detailed breakdown of the service:
- Purpose: Facilitates faster and more convenient entry at UK passport controls for frequent travellers.
- Note: Passport holders from certain countries (Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, United States, Singapore, and South Korea) can use e-Passport gates without needing to be Registered Traveller members.
Benefits of Becoming a Registered Traveller
- Faster Entry: Access to e-Passport gates (for biometric/chipped passport holders) and UK lanes at passport control.
- Reduced Requirements: No need to fill in a landing card, undergo an interview, or have fingerprints taken (for visa holders).
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Open to passport holders from various countries including Andorra, Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, and others.
- Age: Must be 18 or over, but children can be added post-approval.
- Visa Status: Hold a valid visa (certain exclusions apply).
- Travel Frequency: Must have entered the UK at least 4 times in the last 24 months under eligible categories (Business, General, Academic, etc.).
Availability of the Service
- Airports: Available at major UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, and others.
- Rail Terminals: Paris, Brussels, and Lille.
Cost
- Initial Membership: £70 for the first 12 months (includes a £20 non-refundable administration fee).
- Renewal: £50 per subsequent year.
Application Process
- Method: Online application form.
- Time Required: 5 to 10 minutes.
- Background Checks: Conducted as part of the application process.
- Notification: Within 5 to 10 working days.
Completing Membership (For Provisional Members)
- Process: Show passport and evidence of leave to a Border Force officer.
- Locations: Various UK airports and international rail terminals.
Requirements for Full Members
- Documentation: Need to carry evidence of leave or BRP along with the passport.
Membership Renewal
- Notification: Members are emailed renewal instructions 28 days before expiration.
- Passport Update Fee: £20 (if details have changed).
This service is particularly beneficial for frequent travellers to the UK, offering a smoother and quicker process at entry points. It streamlines the immigration process, reducing wait times and administrative requirements for eligible travellers.
Visit https://www.faster-uk-entry.service.gov.uk/about? for more Details
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