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UK introduces passport-free airport e-gates

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First reported on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 12:49 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 13:38 EDT

Summary

The roll-out of passport-free e-gates has begun at UK airports, letting passengers pass through without showing their passports. The system uses facial technology to check travellers against verified immigration, travel and passport information.

Latest: The UK started rolling out passport-free e-gates at airports, using facial recognition technology to verify travelers' identities.

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How it unfolded

  1. Tuesday 6 October

    The UK started rolling out passport-free e-gates at airports, using facial recognition technology to verify travelers' identities.