CBP Travel Spotlight

U.S. Citizens/Lawful Permanent Residents

For International Visitors

Clearing CBP

Trusted Traveler Programs

For Travel Industry Personnel

Wait Times - Airport and Border

Pleasure Boats & Private Flyers

CBP Search Authority

Customer Service

Report Suspicious Activity to 1-800-BE-ALERT

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TravelOn a typical day, CBP welcomes more than 1.1 million international travelers into the United States at land, air and sea ports. CBP officers use the latest technologies and procedures to assure that travelers from throughout the world are processed rapidly while assuring that individuals who have ties to terrorism or a criminal background are barred from entry.

Apply for Electronic Travel Authorization Now: It's FREE, FAST and EASY!

Information on registering for ESTA, an online tool that is easy to use, free of charge and available in 16 languages.

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Travel Smart

Electronic System for Travel Authorization

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Policy Regarding Border Search of Information (pdf - 161 KB.)

Tip: Register Items Before You Leave The United States

Know Before You Go

I-94 and I-94W

Clearing CBP

Global Entry Program – Applications Are Available Now!

Restricted/Prohibited Goods

Bringing Food into the U.S.

State Department International Travel Information

Quicklinks

Issuance of a Visa and Authorization for Temporary Admission into the United States for Certain Non-Immigrant Aliens Infected with HIV Final Rule

Locate a Port Of Entry - Air, Land, or Sea

APIS: Advance Passenger Information System

Currency Reporting FinCen 105

Arrival Procedures for Students and Exchange Visitors (doc - 36 KB.)

NSEERS

Travel Publications

U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (U.S. VISIT)

User Fee Decals and Transponders

Visa Waiver Program

Locate a Port Of Entry - Air, Land, or Sea
CBP operates out of more than 300 air, land and sea ports.

Pleasure Boats
Operators of small pleasure vessels arriving in the United States from a foreign port or place are required to report their arrival to CBP immediately.