Faster Visa Processing Between UK And US

UK and US governments have signed an agreement to develop a 'trusted traveller initiative', allowing pre-screened travellers fast-track processing when arriving in the other country.

Under the agreement, the two governments will work to create a special channel for these travellers and develop fingerprint, iris or facial recognition technology to speed up border controls whilst maintaining security.

The programme is aimed at those regular trusted travellers, such as those working in large international corporations, who frequently travel between the two countries. They will undergo an enrollment and pre-screening process.