Can 13yr old Australian e-passport holder use e-gates at LHR

[Ann Greiman]

Hi, husband and I along with our 13 year old are travelling to LHR in a fortnight.

We all hold Australian e-passports and can use the e-gates here in Oz.

Can anyone advise whether the 13yr old can use the e-gates at LHR? I know we adults can, but cannot find any information on under 18s.

Thanks

 

[Hvr]

Yes.

The gates can be used by those aged 18 and over, and who are travelling using a biometric or ‘chipped’ passport. Those aged 12 to 17, and who are accompanied by an adult, are also able to use them.

Government expands use of ePassport gates to 7 more countries

Eligible travellers from 7 non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK quickly and securely in changes being made to the border.

www.gov.uk

 

[Himeno]

Do you have high status or premium travel?

When I entered the UK in early Nov, I was going to use the e-gates, but ended up going to the fast track because it was much faster. (5 people in the fast track line vs 100 in the e-gate line)

 

[Ann Greiman]

Yes.

Government expands use of ePassport gates to 7 more countries

Eligible travellers from 7 non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK quickly and securely in changes being made to the border.

www.gov.uk

Thanks so much HVR. Seems like I searched every website except that one!

 

[Ann Greiman]

Do you have high status or premium travel?

When I entered the UK in early Nov, I was going to use the e-gates, but ended up going to the fast track because it was much faster. (5 people in the fast track line vs 100 in the e-gate line)

We are traveling premium. Will definitely keep your suggestion in mind though. Thanks