CBP Los Angeles Provides Travel Tips for Busy Summer Season
(Wednesday, July 02, 2008)
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Los Angeles -- In anticipation of the busy summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides a few travel tips, if you are traveling abroad, returning home or visiting the United States or its Territories:
- Make sure that you have the proper travel documentation, both for the country you are visiting, as well as for your return.
- A passport is now required for returning U.S. citizens when flying internationally.
- U.S. and Canadian citizens 19 years and older who enter the U.S. at sea ports of entry from within the Western Hemisphere will need to present government-issued photo ID, along with proof of citizenship or a passport; (children age 18 and under will need to present a birth certificate, naturalization certificate or a passport as proof of citizenship).
- Find out about rules and regulations on food and agricultural items before you travel; some are prohibited or must meet certain requirements, such as a license or permit.
- When you arrive at a port of entry in the United States you will be inspected by a Customs and Border Protection officer; be prepared to provide the purpose of your trip and information on items purchased or obtained abroad.
- If you are a visitor, the CBP officer may require you to provide your biometrics, digital finger scans and photograph, to verify your identify against your travel documents. This process is similar as the one experienced to obtain a visa.
- Visit our “Top 10 Traveler Tips” page on the CBP website. ( Know Before You Go )
CBP reminds international travelers that this is the busiest travel time of the year at Los Angeles International Airport and they should be prepared for the inspection process before arriving at the inspection booth. Have all documents completely filled out and ready to present to the officer, this will expedite the process.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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