How do you use Egates at Heathrow?
How do you use Egates at Heathrow? Faster checks with e-gates 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)*
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.
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)*
Does Heathrow accept mobile boarding pass?
Some passengers do not print their passes, but use digital boarding passes on their mobile phones. Every passenger needs a boarding pass to get through security at Heathrow.
How long should I leave to get through security at Heathrow?
Check-in closes 60 minutes before long-haul flights depart and 45 minutes before short-haul flights depart. Pass through security at least 35 minutes before your flight departs. Be at the boarding gate at least 20 minutes before your flight departs. See the 'Boarding' section, below.
How long is the passport control queue at Heathrow?
For British and European passengers, the “service level agreement” that Heathrow airport has with the Border Force is that almost everyone – 95 per cent of passengers – should be through passport control in 25 minutes. For other nationalities, the time is 45 minutes.
Should I carry my passport on me at all times?
Although your passport is required as an ID when travelling abroad, you don't really need to carry it around with you everywhere. Consider moving around the city with your driver's license instead, and leave your passport behind in the hotel safe.
How long is it taking to get through passport control at Heathrow today?
On average, it takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour to clear customs and immigration at Heathrow Airport.