UK airports to phase out passport checks at eGates

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 20:14 · Archive

UK airports will no longer require passengers to show their passports at eGates.

Passengers arriving in the UK will no longer need to show their passports at eGates under a forthcoming change to airport procedures. The modification is expected to be introduced within the next few months and aims to reduce queues at passport control.

The change will affect all UK airports where eGates are currently in use. According to a BBC expert cited by Glasgow Live, the alteration will streamline the arrival process for travellers returning to the country.

How it is being reported

• BBC expert explains major passport change at UK airports 'in next few months'Key change for anyone arriving back - full detailsGlasgow Live · 7 Oct, 19:58
• Major UK airport change means you won't need to show your passport as queues speed upPassengers arriving in the UK could see queues cut at airport passport control as they won't need to show their passports at eGates.Glasgow Times · 7 Oct, 11:58

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