Hear this out loudPauseMobile Passport Control, or MPC, expedites the customs and immigration process for U.S. and Canadian citizens at U.S. border entry checkpoints. By using the MPC app, people can avoid filling out paper customs declaration forms and bypass customs and immigration kiosks at U.S. airports and cruise terminals.
Does customs still use Mobile Passport?
Hear this out loudPauseAs of February 1, 2022, the CBP MPC App will be the only app used for the submission of passport and travel entry information to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and we are excited by the path Airside created for the expanded use of mobile passports and driver's licenses.
How is Mobile Passport Control different from Global Entry?
Hear this out loudPauseFor example, Global Entry is a federal Trusted Traveler program available to pre-approved members that complete a screening process. Another option is Mobile Passport, which allows people to use a mobile app to answer immigration questions after landing before they reach the immigration checkpoint.
What is the benefit of mobile passport control?
Hear this out loudPauseUse of MPC does not require pre-approval. Travelers who successfully use the MPC app will no longer have to complete a paper form and may be provided a designated queue. As a result, travelers may experience shorter wait times, less congestion and efficient processing.
How do I skip customs line in USA?
Hear this out loudPauseTrusted Traveler Program EnrollmentGlobal Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports.
Does TSA accept Mobile Passport?
Hear this out loudPauseNo, travelers must present a valid U.S. passport, U.S. lawful permanent resident card, or Canadian passport to a CBP officer upon arrival.
Does Mobile Passport get you through customs faster?
How do you expedite customs?
Hear this out loudPauseGlobal Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports.
Does clear get you through customs faster?
Hear this out loudPauseClear and Global Entry are very different programs because Clear saves you time going through security screenings, while Global Entry saves you time at customs and immigration upon arrival in the U.S. after traveling internationally.
How do I skip customs line?
Hear this out loudPauseget Global Entry and TSA Precheck. Global Entry lets you avoid the lengthy lines at US immigration (you'll use a kiosk instead). TSA Precheck puts you in shorter security lines, and you won't need to remove your shoes or take electronics or liquids out of your carry-on luggage.
What is the app to get through US customs quickly?
Hear this out loudPauseThe CBP Mobile Passport Control AppCBP's MPC app is a free application that can be downloaded from the Apple App store and Google Play and is currently available for eligible travelers to use upon arrival at MPC approved sites.
What is the app to speed up customs?
MPCHear this out loudPauseThe use of MPC streamlines the traveler's entry process into the United States by reducing passport control inspection time and overall wait time. Use of MPC does not require pre-approval. Travelers who successfully use the MPC app will no longer have to complete a paper form and may be provided a designated queue.
Can I get through customs in an hour?
Hear this out loudPauseAllow enough time: Customs can be time-consuming, especially during peak travel periods. Make sure you allow enough time to clear customs and get to your connecting flight. As a general rule, it's best to allow at least two hours for international layovers.