How do I use my e-passport gate at Heathrow?

How do I use my e-passport gate at Heathrow? Simply scan your passport and allow our system to match your face to the chip in your passport. Most adults can use the e-gates with an electronic passport from: UK. EEA (European Economic Area)*

Can US citizens use eGates at Heathrow Airport?

Use the eGates for quicker entry a British citizen. a national of an EU country, Australia, Canada, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland or the USA. a member of the Registered Traveller Service.

How do you use an e gate at the airport?

The e-gates require the use of a biometric passport. On arrival and departure, the e-gates can be used by European Union, European Economic Area and Swiss citizens aged 16 and over. For non-EU citizens, the passports will be manually stamped by a border official after using the gates.

Who can use electronic passport gates at Heathrow?

British citizens, European Union, European Economic Area and Swiss citizens who are aged 10 or over and holding biometric passports are eligible to use the ePassport gates. ePassport gates are usually marked with this symbol ( ). The ePassport gates do not, however, accept national identity cards.

Can US passport holders use ePassport gates at UK airports?

Starting June 2019 U.S. passport holders will be able to use the ePassport Gates on arrival in the United Kingdom. U.S. citizens who had previously registered for the UK's Registered Traveller Service (RTS) should now also use the ePassport Gates on arrival in the UK.

How long does it take to get to C Gates at Heathrow?

What to expect on your journey to B or C Gates. If you walk, it will take you about 5-10 minutes to get to B Gates and 10-15 minutes to get to C gates. The transit train is slightly quicker but can get very busy. The transit train makes two stops.

Why do you have to go through security twice at Heathrow?

Everyone who boards an aircraft at Heathrow has to be security screened to UK government standards. Even if you've already been through security checks at another airport, we're obliged to screen you again before you fly from Heathrow.

How long does it take to get through passport control at Heathrow?

95% of arriving passengers should be processed within 45 minutes - but as said above, there are so many variables...