Expedited US entry for Indian travellers

Washington, June 27: Low-risk Indian travellers to the US will, from now on, experience speedy entry into the country after landing, with India formally becoming part of America’s International Expedited Traveller Initiative (Global Entry Programme).

US President Donald Trump welcomed the move, saying it would facilitate closer business and educational ties between the citizens of India and the US.

The India-US joint statement, issued after talks between Mr Trump and Prime Minister Modi, said the US President applauded the entrepreneurship and innovation of Indians and Indian-Americans that have directly benefited both nations.

The citizens of Switzerland and the United Kingdom are also part of the programme which India has now joined.

Global Entry is a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) programme which allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers upon arrival to the United States.