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US CBP introduces Mobile Passport Control app at JFK and Newark Liberty airports
TIN news: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched the Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport (NLIA).
MPC allows eligible travellers to submit their passport information and customs declaration form to CBP before arriving at the airport through an app for iPhone and Android users.
CBP New York Field Operations director Robert E. Perez said: "CBP is proud to work with local stakeholders to offer Mobile Passport Control as an option to expedite traveller's arrival to the US.
"CBP remains committed to making the international arrivals experience as traveller-friendly as possible through innovation and collaboration with stakeholders while maintaining the highest security standards."
MPC is the first authorised app that helps speed up a traveller's arrival into the US.
It was developed by Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) and their technical partners in close collaboration with CBP.
MPC allows eligible travellers to submit their passport information and customs declaration form to CBP before arriving at the airport through an app for iPhone and Android users.
CBP New York Field Operations director Robert E. Perez said: "CBP is proud to work with local stakeholders to offer Mobile Passport Control as an option to expedite traveller's arrival to the US.
"CBP remains committed to making the international arrivals experience as traveller-friendly as possible through innovation and collaboration with stakeholders while maintaining the highest security standards."
MPC is the first authorised app that helps speed up a traveller's arrival into the US.
It was developed by Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) and their technical partners in close collaboration with CBP.
"CBP remains committed to making the international arrivals experience as traveller-friendly as possible."
MPC allows CBP officers to inspect US citizens and Canadian visitors more effectively after they have arrived in the country.
Similar to Automated Passport Control (APC), the app does not require pre-approval, is free to use and does not collect any new information from the travellers.
Travellers using the app will no longer need to fill in a paper customs declaration form, and will therefore enjoy shorter wait times and less congestion in airports.
The MPC was first launched in August 2014 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in Atlanta, Georgia.
The service is also available at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Miami International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Similar to Automated Passport Control (APC), the app does not require pre-approval, is free to use and does not collect any new information from the travellers.
Travellers using the app will no longer need to fill in a paper customs declaration form, and will therefore enjoy shorter wait times and less congestion in airports.
The MPC was first launched in August 2014 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in Atlanta, Georgia.
The service is also available at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Miami International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.