Mobile Passport Control (MPC) is an official application created by
U.S. Customs and Border Protection that streamlines your CBP
processing experience at select U.S. entry locations. Simply fill
out your traveler profile answer CBP inspection-related questions
and proceed straight to the Mobile Passport Control lane at the
airport or seaport.
MPC is a voluntary program which can be used by U.S. Citizens Canadian Citizen Visitors Lawful Permanent Residents and Visa Waiver Program Visitors at any of the supported airport and seaport locations found on our website: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control
MPC provides a more efficient secure in-person inspection process for the CBP Officer and the traveler and shortens overall entry wait times.
MPC can be used in 6 simple steps:
1. Create a traveler profile using biographic information from your passport; You can create a profile for all eligible members in a family group. Your profiles will be securely stored on your device completely free to be used for future travel.
2. Select your method of travel select your port of entry and terminal (if applicable) answer CBP inspection-related questions certify the truthfulness and accuracy of your answers and upon arriving at your selected port of entry tap the Submit Now button.
3. Capture a clear and unobstructed photo of each traveler (including yourself) that you added to your submission.
4. Once your submission is processed CBP will send a virtual receipt back to your device.
5. Proceed to the MPC designated lane upon arrival and be prepared to present your passport and other relevant travel documents. Please note: MPC does not replace your passport; your passport will need to be presented to the CBP Officer.
6. The CBP Officer will complete the inspection. If further information is required the CBP Officer will let you know.
MPC is a voluntary program which can be used by U.S. Citizens Canadian Citizen Visitors Lawful Permanent Residents and Visa Waiver Program Visitors at any of the supported airport and seaport locations found on our website: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control
MPC provides a more efficient secure in-person inspection process for the CBP Officer and the traveler and shortens overall entry wait times.
MPC can be used in 6 simple steps:
1. Create a traveler profile using biographic information from your passport; You can create a profile for all eligible members in a family group. Your profiles will be securely stored on your device completely free to be used for future travel.
2. Select your method of travel select your port of entry and terminal (if applicable) answer CBP inspection-related questions certify the truthfulness and accuracy of your answers and upon arriving at your selected port of entry tap the Submit Now button.
3. Capture a clear and unobstructed photo of each traveler (including yourself) that you added to your submission.
4. Once your submission is processed CBP will send a virtual receipt back to your device.
5. Proceed to the MPC designated lane upon arrival and be prepared to present your passport and other relevant travel documents. Please note: MPC does not replace your passport; your passport will need to be presented to the CBP Officer.
6. The CBP Officer will complete the inspection. If further information is required the CBP Officer will let you know.
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Mobile Passport Control / What's New in vUnknown
Additions
- Added support for German and Italian localizations
- Added a new release notes section to the What's new page
Changes
- Updated the verbiage on the receipt to indicate that the officer will capture an additional photo upon arrival
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the document scanner would insert the wrong date if the device is using a different date format
- Added support for German and Italian localizations
- Added a new release notes section to the What's new page
Changes
- Updated the verbiage on the receipt to indicate that the officer will capture an additional photo upon arrival
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the document scanner would insert the wrong date if the device is using a different date format