UK airports are planning to implement new contactless technology for passport control through electronic gates (eGates). According to statements from relevant authorities, the innovation should make the border crossing process faster and more comfortable for passengers, reducing waiting times in queues. Developers emphasize that expediting the control process will not affect border security levels — the system will maintain existing passenger screening standards. The technology is designed for use at the country's largest airports and is intended to become part of a broader UK border infrastructure modernization program. The innovation is expected to particularly benefit passengers during peak airport periods, such as holidays and vacation seasons, when passport control queues traditionally increase. The implementation of contactless solutions is seen as part of a global trend in digitizing border and customs procedures in many countries worldwide, aimed at balancing traveler convenience with security requirements.