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Whether you have a query about your flight, or the parking process at London Gatwick, our frequently asked questions are here to help.

What ID do I need to travel?

You need a valid passport if you're travelling internationally, and depending on where you are going, you may also need a visa. For travel within the UK, you may not need a passport but we recommend that you do have photo ID. Please check with your airline's regulations. To check what ID you need to enter the UK please visit the website for the UK government for full details.

Who can use an ePassport gate at London Gatwick?

You can use the ePassport gates at London?Gatwick if you’re aged 10 or over and have a biometric passport from an eligible country. This includes the UK, EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, the USA, Canada, Australia, New?Zealand, and others. Children under 10 can’t use the gates and must go to a staffed Border Force desk.

For the full list of eligible nationalities and entry conditions, visit the UK government’s webpage on Faster travel through the UK border.

How do the ePassport gates work in passport control?

At the eGates you simply scan your passport on arrival. For a video on how to use eGates please visit our the Passport Control section on our website.
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