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Guidance: Getting through the UK border faster

Border Force

May 2
08:39 2023

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This guide contains advice on faster travel through the UK border, including:

  • using ePassport gates (eGates)
  • travelling as a family
  • travelling by coach or minibus

You should check what you need to do to enter the UK.

Published 6 December 2016
Last updated 2 May 2023 +show all updates
  1. Added a guide to reasons you may not get through ePassport gates.

  2. Updated information on use of ID cards to enter the UK if you're an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen.

  3. Updated section on 'Getting your passport stamped by a Border Force officer' to reflect the introduction of the new Temporary Work Creative Worker route.

  4. Guidance updated in light of the end of the transition period.

  5. Updated to add eGates YouTube video

  6. Updated to add information for nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the USA about eGates

  7. Updated information on eGates

  8. New Brexit information.

  9. New information on restrictions or bans for bringing some food products in the UK.

  10. Updated guidance.

  11. Updated information.

  12. Information on using your passport, rather than an ID card, added.

  13. First published.

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