IATA One ID is a biometric travel programme that lets passengers move through airports using facial recognition — no boarding pass or passport needed at gates.

Which airports support IATA One ID?

Major airports including London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt, Singapore Changi, and Dubai support One ID. The network is expanding in 2026.

How do I enrol in IATA One ID?

Enrol through your airline app (BA, KLM, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines) or at dedicated kiosks at supported airports. You submit a selfie and passport scan.

Is IATA One ID available for Indian passport holders?

Yes. IATA One ID is passport-agnostic — any passenger can enrol regardless of nationality, subject to the airline and airport supporting it.

Is IATA One ID mandatory?

No. IATA One ID is optional. You can still use your boarding pass and passport as normal if you prefer.

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IATA One ID
Travel with your face, not your documents

IATA One ID lets you move through airports — check-in, security, lounge, boarding — using only your face. No boarding pass. No passport checks at the gate. Just walk through.

How One ID works

Enrol once

Download your airline's app. Go to Digital Identity or One ID. Upload your passport and take a selfie. Your biometric profile is created and linked to your bookings.

Arrive at the airport

No need to print a boarding pass or have your passport ready. Walk to the check-in area and look at the camera. The system recognises you and checks you in.

Through security

At the security gate, a facial scan replaces your boarding pass scan. The gate opens automatically if your identity matches your booking.

Lounge access

If you have lounge access, a facial scan at the lounge entrance grants entry — no card, no pass, no paper.

Board your flight

Walk to the gate. The camera scans your face. The boarding gate opens. You board. No documents exchanged at any point.

Which airlines support IATA One ID?

British Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic. The list is growing — IATA adds new partners every quarter. Check your airline's app for a "Digital Identity" or "One ID" option.

Is One ID the same as EES?

No. One ID is an airline/airport initiative for a smoother passenger experience — it is opt-in and controlled by you. EES is an EU government border control system that is mandatory for all non-EU nationals. They are separate systems, though both use biometric data. You can use One ID without EES affecting you, and EES applies regardless of whether you use One ID.

Is my biometric data safe?

Your data is stored encrypted, linked to your specific booking, and controlled by you. You can withdraw consent and delete your data at any time through the airline app. IATA's One ID framework requires airlines and airports to comply with local data protection laws (including GDPR in Europe). Your data is not sold or shared with third parties without your consent.

Does One ID work for all nationalities?

Yes — One ID is a passenger experience system, not a visa or entry system. Any nationality that is eligible to fly the route can use One ID. It does not affect your visa requirements or entry eligibility. You still need the correct visa for your destination.

What if the facial recognition fails?

If the system cannot match your face (e.g. due to lighting, changes in appearance, or a technical issue), you are directed to a traditional document check lane. Your trip is not affected — the system is designed with fallback procedures at every touchpoint.

Can I use One ID with a passport that has a visa sticker?

Yes. One ID reads your machine-readable passport data, not the visa sticker. Your visa status is verified separately through the airline's booking system. Having a visa sticker in your passport does not prevent you from using One ID.

Airport One ID support

IATA	Airport	Country	Status	Airlines
LHR	London Heathrow	UK	Live	BA, Virgin
AMS	Amsterdam Schiphol	Netherlands	Live	KLM, Air France
FRA	Frankfurt	Germany	Live	Lufthansa
SIN	Singapore Changi	Singapore	Live	Singapore Airlines
DXB	Dubai International	UAE	Live	Emirates
CDG	Paris Charles de Gaulle	France	Pilot	Air France
NRT	Tokyo Narita	Japan	Pilot	Japan Airlines, ANA
SYD	Sydney	Australia	Pilot	Qantas, Air New Zealand
DEL	Delhi Indira Gandhi	India	Coming	IndiGo, Air India
BOM	Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji	India	Coming	TBA
BKK	Bangkok Suvarnabhumi	Thailand	Coming	Thai Airways
KUL	Kuala Lumpur	Malaysia	Coming	Malaysia Airlines

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