The Mobile Passport Control allows U.S. citizens and Canadian passport holders (on B1 or B2 visas) to submit their passport information and customs declaration information via their smartphone or tablet and bypass the regular line to enter the United States. The app doesn’t require pre-approval and is free to use.
Do I need to download an app to enter the US?
All you have to do is download and use the Customs and Border Protection Mobile Passport Control (CBP MPC) app (available for iOS and Android). The information sent from the app replaces the paper forms passengers typically have to fill out before arrival.
What app gets you through customs faster?
The CBP MPC app is accepted at 31 US airports and 4 seaports, and, as of this summer, you can also use it at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Here’s everything you need to know.
Is Mobile Passport no longer available?
See privacy policy. Long acronym short, this is still Mobile Passport, but now operated directly by CBP instead of Airside, a change effective Feb. 1, 2022. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of Mobile Passport, it’s a free service that speeds up entry at selected ports and airports around the country.
Do I need MPC app if I have Global Entry?
NOTE: Travelers can only use one automated traveler entry program per arrival. This means if you are a member of Global Entry, you can only use the Global Entry kiosk or MPC, but you cannot use both.
What app do I need to cross the US border from Canada?
The CBP Mobile Passport Control App. CBP’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 required to enter us now?
Air Travel: All non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrants traveling to the United States by air are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Only limited exceptions apply. Learn more about this requirement and accepted vaccines.
Can you fill out U.S. customs form online?
Filling Out Customs Forms Online
You can print just a customs form, or use Click-N-Ship® service to pay for postage and print an international shipping label and a customs form.
What app do you need to cross the border?
ArriveCAN offers a better, faster border experience
Get this free and secure travel app for your mobile device. Available in English, French and Spanish. Download the latest version of ArriveCAN or select “update” in your app store.
How do I clear U.S. customs quickly?
Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment
Global 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 through automatic kiosks at select airports.
What is the difference between Mobile Passport and Mobile Passport plus?
Mobile Passport users can pay a $14.99 annual fee (or $4.99 monthly fee) for the ad-free, premium Mobile Passport plus version to have details like passport number and expiration date and a personal photo saved within the app.
How much does Mobile Passport app cost?
Mobile Passport plus will be priced at $14.99 per year and we’re providing a free 7-day trial to all members.
How do I setup my Mobile Passport?
Android: Open device Settings and select “Apps.” Mobile Passport will only be listed if you have upgraded to Mobile Passport plus. In this case, select “Mobile Passport” and options to manage your subscription. This will direct you to the Google Play Store where you can manage your subscription.
Does Global Entry show up on boarding pass?
If your KTN has been successfully added to your reservation, you should see the phrase “TSA PreCheck/Global Entry” on your boarding pass. When you approach security, show the attendant your boarding pass, and you will be on your way.
Does Global Entry has an app?
Users can create up to 12 additional profiles for family members so that a single household can submit one MPC transaction, including answers to CBP inspection-related questions. Android and iPhone users can download the free Mobile Passport app from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Which is better MPC or Global Entry?
Primary difference: Global Entry is an expedited pre-screened security program allowing users to move quickly through immigrations and customs. Mobile Passport Control is an automated system for processing customs declaration forms. Users of Mobile Passport Control are not pre-vetted or pre-screened.
What are the Covid requirements to cross the US border from Canada?
TRAVEL ALERT: Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Do you need Covid proof to enter US?
Noncitizens who are nonimmigrants and seeking to enter the United States by air are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States from a foreign country.
Do Americans need Covid test to enter US?
Effective June 12, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required for any travelers to the United States. Vaccine requirements for non-U.S. citizen, nonimmigrant travelers remain in effect.
Are US customs forms still required?
Foreign visitors to the U.S. no longer need to complete paper Customs and Border Protection Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record or Form I-94W Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record.
Is there a US enter form?
To obtain a reentry permit, file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. You should file this application well in advance of your planned trip. Filing instructions and forms are available on our Web site at www.uscis.gov.