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What airports does Mobile Passport work at?

What airports does Mobile Passport work at?

WHERE CAN ELIGIBLE TRAVELERS USE MPC?

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • Daniel K.
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)

Is Mobile Passport as good as Global Entry?

Because not all travelers are eligible for Global Entry (due to prior customs violations, among other reasons), this app can be a great alternative. If you also have Global Entry, you can still use Mobile Passport. This allows you to opt for whichever line is shorter once you reach the arrivals hall.

Does Mobile Passport work for green card holders?

The Mobile Passport app will not work for U.S. Legal Permanent Residents nor will they be able to process through the designated Mobile Passport lane upon arrival in the United States. Mobile Passport users will be required to show their physical passport(s) and QR code receipt(s), and briefly talk to a CBP officer.

What is Mobile Passport good for?

Mobile Passport is a program that allows for expedited entry into the U.S. for qualified U.S. and Canadian citizens. Using the Mobile Passport app allows travelers to submit their passport and declarations information electronically to Customs and Border Protection, instead of using the traditional paper form.

Is mobile passport safe?

Is the Mobile Passport App secure? Yes. Set up a PIN and/or TouchID to open the app on your device. Your personal data is saved on your mobile device and transmitted securely to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for review, just as if you were using an Automated Passport Control kiosk.

What is the difference between mobile passport and Global Entry?

Mobile Passport is a free app officially authorized by CBP that lets you upload your passport and fill out customs forms on your phone. The one benefit Global Entry has over Mobile Passport is that it includes TSA Precheck, which provides expedited passage through security at many US airports.

What is faster Global Entry or mobile passport?

Applying for Mobile Passport is quicker and easier than applying for Global Entry, which has a lengthy approval process that includes an in-person interview. Mobile Passport is a little more time-consuming when you use it because you have to enter more passenger information than you would for Global Entry.

Can I use Global Entry instead of passport?

Can I use my Global Entry card at the Global Entry kiosk? No, when you use the Global Entry kiosk, you will need to use your passport or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident card. The Global Entry cards do not work when entering the United States by air through the Global Entry kiosks.

What do US customs ask?

Here are five common questions every traveler should always plan on being asked by a customs officer upon arrival.

  • 01 of 05. What Is the Purpose of Your Trip?
  • 02 of 05. How Long Do You Intend to Stay?
  • 03 of 05. Where Will You Be Staying?
  • 04 of 05. What Is Your Occupation?
  • 05 of 05. Do You Have Anything to Declare?

Is mobile passport only for US citizens?

Available for iOS and Android mobile devices, only U.S. Citizens and Canadian passport holders are currently eligible to use the service.

Do you have to have Global Entry to use TSA PreCheck?

Unfortunately, young family members can’t accompany you as they can with TSA PreCheck. Each person needs to have their own Global Entry membership to use the kiosk. Depending on the situation, a Global Entry membership can save you a lot of time when returning to the U.S. from a trip abroad.

How much does it cost to get TSA PreCheck?

TSA PreCheck® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides the TSA PreCheck® benefit plus expedited US customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. TSA PreCheck® costs $85 and Global Entry costs $100 for a five year membership.

How many airports are on the Mobile Passport app?

There are currently 27 airports and 4 cruise ports participating in Mobile Passport. We will update the list as new locations are added. The Mobile Passport app is meant to be an alternative to Global Entry as opposed to a replacement. Both generally offer expedited service through customs, but only Global Entry requires approval.

Are there any credit cards that offer free TSA PreCheck?

As you can see, many of the best travel credit cards offer free TSA PreCheck or Global Entry membership. While some charge steep annual fees — those cards also come with other premium perks — many of them charge modest fees, and one doesn’t charge an annual fee at all.