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Travel

Almost a million times each day, officers welcome international travelers into the U.S. with rigorous screening that keeps tourism safe and strong.

U.S. passport and declaration

For U.S. Citizens & LPRs

Pre-arrival checklists, customs declarations, and tips for returning home smoothly.

U.S. Citizens
Airport screening

International Visitors

Understand documentation, interviews, biometrics, and secondary screening expectations.

International Visitors
Trusted traveler kiosks

Trusted Traveler Programs

Accelerated processing for pre-approved, low-risk travelers through dedicated kiosks and lanes.

Program Overview

Latest Travel News

December 16, 2025 | National Media Release
Administration delivers zero release months at the border
December 16, 2025 | Local Media Release
Officers share holiday travel tips for faster screening
December 16, 2025 | Local Media Release
Officers seize $190k in unreported currency
November 20, 2025 | National Media Release
Travel tips for the 2025 holiday season

Biometrics

How facial comparison and biometric verification keep checkpoints secure while maintaining privacy safeguards.

Biometrics

Mobile Application Directory

Access mobile apps that streamline traveler submissions, declarations, and wait-time monitoring.

Mobile App Directory

Advisories & Wait Times

Get up-to-date information for airports and land ports before you begin travel.

Advisories & Wait Time

Locate Port Information

Find security and facilitation operations at 328 ports of entry and pinpoint contacts for air, sea, and land.

Locate a Port of Entry
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