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Warning Passport holders from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the United States (opens in a new tab) and also from Singapore and South Korea (opens in a new tab) no longer need to be Registered Traveller members to use e-Passport gates when entering the UK. Therefore we are no longer accepting new membership applications from those countries.

What is the Registered Traveller Service?

Registered Traveller is a membership service which offers faster and more convenient entry at passport control for frequent travellers.

What are the benefits of becoming a Registered Traveller?

Members enjoy faster entry at passport control and the choice of using the:

Members will no longer need to:

  • Fill in a landing card
  • Undergo an interview
  • Have fingerprints taken as a visa holder

Who is eligible to become a Registered Traveller?

  • A passport holder of Andorra, Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Vatican City State, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Israel (but holders of travel documents in lieu of national passport, or provisional passports, are not eligible), Macao Special Administrative Region, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Monaco, Nauru, Nicaragua, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Samoa, Seychelles, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Taiwan (passport must have a personal identification number), Tonga, Uruguay
  • 18 years of age or over (but you can also add your children to your membership after it's approved)
  • Hold a valid visa (exclusions are Marriage Visitor visa, Graduate visa, British national overseas - dependants - visa, High Potential Individual visa, Tier 5 Sporting and Creative Concessions, EEA family permits, discretionary leave and leave outside the rules)
  • A visitor who has entered the UK from another country using an eligible passport, at least 4 times in the last 24 months in one of these categories:
    • Business
    • General
    • Academic
    • In Transit
    • Entertainment or Sports
    • Parents with a child in a UK school
    • A member of a diplomatic mission
    • A medical visitor

An ‘entry’ does not include passing through a UK airport while on the way to another country.

Where is the Registered Traveller Service available?

You can use Registered Traveller at:

  • Gatwick
  • Heathrow
  • Birmingham
  • Manchester
  • Bristol
  • Cardiff International
  • East Midlands
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • London City
  • Luton
  • Newcastle
  • Southend
  • Stansted
  • Paris, Brussels and Lille (Rail Terminals)

How much does it cost to join the Registered Traveller Service?

It costs £70 to apply for the first 12 months membership.

This includes a non-refundable £20 administration fee. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a £50 refund.

The renewal fee for a subsequent year is currently £50.

How do I apply to become a Registered Traveller?

Apply using our online application form

It takes 5 to 10 minutes and you just need your passport details and a credit or debit card to pay.

We will make background checks and contact you within 5 to 10 working days to advise you whether you have been successful and what you need to do next.

I’m a provisional member of Registered Traveller. How do I complete my membership?

Show your passport and evidence of leave to the Border Force officer at the airport (or Paris, Brussels or Lille international rail terminals if you're a visitor or diplomat).

When you arrive at:

  • Heathrow join the 'Other passports' lane (or 'Fast Track' if you have a 'Fast Track' ticket)
  • Birmingham, Manchester, Gatwick, Bristol, Cardiff International, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London City, Luton, Newcastle, Southend, or Stansted join the 'Other passports' lane

The officer will process your arrival and complete your Registered Traveller membership.

I’m a full member of Registered Traveller. Do I still need to carry my evidence of leave or Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) when I use Registered Traveller?

Yes, you’ll still need your evidence of leave or BRP as well as your passport.

My Registered Traveller membership is expiring soon. How do I renew my membership?

We will email you details on how to renew your membership 28 days before your membership expires.

Before you renew your membership, you’ll need to update your passport if any of your details have changed since you last used the service. It costs £20 to update your passport.

How can I contact someone about registered traveller?

Email us at rtinbox@homeoffice.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)

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