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Travelers traveling through the United States must have the required documents needed to enter the United States via land, sea, or air based upon their citizenship or place of residence.

Below are requirements for U.S. Citizens/Lawful Permanent Residents and International Visitors and information about Trusted Traveler Programs.

If you are an International visitor to the U.S. coming to work, study, do business or immigrate, get the information you need to enter the U.S., including:

Learn about Trusted Traveler Programs and how to speed up travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers within the Western Hemisphere.

Last Updated: 09/30/2022
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