How do you use an e gate at the airport?
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.
Can I use e gate at Heathrow?
How Many Ports Have eGates? There are 15 ports with eGates including Birmingham, East Midlands, London City, Luton, Stansted, Heathrow, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Cardiff and Gatwick Airport, as well as Eurostar terminals in Brussels-Midi/Zuid and Paris Gare Du Nord.
How does e gate work?
How to use EPassport Gates? ePassport gates are automated and, instead of a border force officer, passengers are identified via a passport reader and camera, which checks the 'chipped' passport. Passengers will need to follow the signs to the ePassport gates and join the queue.
Why does my passport not get stamped?
In August 2022, CBP began a pilot program as part of its Simplified Arrival Program to eliminate ink stamps in passports as a means to verify the entry of foreign nationals. The ultimate goal is to streamline and digitize the entry process for travelers at all international airports across the United States.
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...