Use the eGates for faster and secure entry to the UK

Millions more travellers can now use the eGates on arrival into the UK – can you? The UK Government has expanded the use of eGates at airports to nationals of , Canada, Japan, New Zealand, , and the United States of America. The majority of nationals from these seven countries will be eligible to use the eGates and won’t need to complete You can use the eGates if a landing card. you are: But there are A citizen of: exceptions including: • those travellers with or children under 12; or • those travelling with a National Identity card; Your has this symbol or • those coming to the You are 12+ (those aged 12-17 UK for short term must be accompanied by an study or certain types adult) of work Please read the eGate You don’t need a stamp in exceptions section on your passport the back of this leaflet. eGate exceptions Travellers with young children or National Identity cards Some travellers shouldn’t use the eGates due to the nature of their If you are are travelling with children visit as they require a specific grant aged under 12 years or with your of the UK which is National Identity card please see an given as a passport stamp by a officer on your arrival. officer on arrival. What you should do on arrival

Are you coming to the UK for Please don’t use the short term study or certain types eGates and follow signs of work? for ‘See an officer’ when you arrive at the airport. Please see an officer to get your passport stamped if you: You must see a Border Force officer to get your passport stamped so • Are a citizen of Australia, Canada, that you can carry out the activities Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, you are coming to the UK to do. South Korea or the USA Please don’t leave the airport without your passport stamp. • Are coming for short-term study (for up to six months) Visiting the UK as a visitor or with a visa? or if you are coming to the UK as a • Have a Tier 5 Sporting and Arts visitor or with a visa as a citizen Certificate of Sponsorship of Australia, Canada, Japan, New or Zealand, Singapore, South Korea or the USA - you won’t need a • Are due to carry out Permitted stamp and can use the eGates. Paid Engagements or Visit gov.uk/border-force/ fastertravel for more • Are a family member of an EEA details. national seeking to join them permanently in the UK. #knowbeforeyougo