Carrier Information Guide

Carrier Information Guide United States Documentary Requirements for Travel Revised May 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Part I: Documentary Requirements For Entry To The United States I. Arrival by Air A. U.S. Citizens B. U.S. Residents C. Visitors II. Arrival by Land & Sea A. U.S. Citizens B. U.S. Residents C. Visitors III. Special Classes A. Visa Waiver Program B. Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program C. Automatic Revalidation D. Validity of Certain Foreign Passports E. Listing

of Adjacent Islands Part II: Documentary Requirements for Departure by Air A. U.S. Citizens B. U.S. Residents C. Visitors Part III: U.S. Travel Document Exemplars Part IV: Visa Classifications Part V: Fineable Offenses Table Part VI: Quick Reference Charts Part VII: The Advance Passenger Information System Part VIII: Potential Victims of Human Trafficking 5Carrier Information Guide Introduction Anyone seeking entry into the United States of America, whether a United States (“U.S.”) citizen, a U.S. resident or a visitor to the U.S., must have in his/her possession documentation of identity and nationality. In addition, each traveler must be in possession of proper documentation for the purpose of his/her travel. U.S. law provides that transportation carriers may be liable for improperly documented passengers brought to the United States. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Carrier Information Guide is designed to serve as a reference aid for travel industry personnel. It outlines the various documentary requirements that apply to persons entering or departing the United States. Carrier personnel are urged to familiarize themselves with all sections of the publication and reference it in their examination of travel documents. To request training of carrier staff on topics discussed in this publication, please forward...

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