Mobile Passport Control

Digital entry processing for eligible travellers

Mobile Passport Control is the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection app for travellers entering the United States at supported ports of entry. It replaces much of the paper declaration process with a guided mobile submission, helping eligible passengers provide passport details, answer inspection questions and send the required information before reaching a CBP officer.

What it does

• Creates traveller profiles with biographic and passport information for repeat trips.
• Guides users through customs and inspection questions in a fixed sequence.
• Captures a photo for identity verification.
• Produces a digital receipt after submission for use in designated Mobile Passport Control lanes.
• Allows one submission to cover a group of up to 12 people.

Best suited to

This is a practical tool for people returning to the U.S. who want to complete routine entry information on their phone rather than fill out a paper form at the airport. It is especially useful for families or groups travelling together, although availability depends on the port of entry and the traveller’s eligibility. The app does not replace inspection: CBP officers still make the final decision on admission.

A focused government utility

The interface is built around completing one step at a time, which makes it easier to use while travelling or managing several people in one submission. It is not a general trip planner or airport companion; its purpose is narrower and more useful than that. With a 4.87 rating from more than 120,000 reviews and 1,000,000+ installs, it has clear evidence of regular use. The developer is U.S. Customs and Border Protection.