Mobile Passport Control

Name: Mobile Passport Control
Rating: 4.9 (522337 reviews)
Author: US Customs and Border Protection

Streamline your U.S. arrival

Only for iPhone

Free · Designed for iPhone

522K Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Travel
Developer

US Customs and Border Protection
Language

EN
+ 6 More
Size

66
MB

iPhone

Mobile Passport Control (MPC) is an official application created by U.S. Customs and Border Protection that streamlines your CBP inspection process at select U.S. entry locations. Simply complete your travel information, answer CBP inspection questions, capture a photo of yourself and of each member of your group, and follow the instructions provided on your receipt. Important Notes: • MPC does not replace your passport; your passport will still be required for travel. • MPC is only available at supported CBP entry locations. • MPC is a voluntary program which can be used by U.S. Citizens, certain Canadian Citizen Visitors, Lawful Permanent Residents, and returning Visa Waiver Program applicants with an approved ESTA. More information regarding eligibility and supported CBP entry locations can be found on our website: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control MPC can be used in 6 simple steps: 1. Create a primary profile to save your travel documents and biographic information. You can add and save additional eligible people to the MPC app so that you can submit together from one device. Your information will be securely stored on your device to be used for future travel. 2. Select your CBP port of entry, terminal (if applicable), and add up to 11 additional members of your group to include in your submission. 3. Answer CBP inspection questions and certify the truthfulness and accuracy of your answers. 4. Upon arriving at your selected port of entry, tap the “Yes, Submit Now” button. You will be asked to capture a clear and unobstructed photo of yourself and of each other person that you included in your submission. 5. Once your submission is processed, CBP will send a virtual receipt back to your device. Follow the instructions on your receipt and be prepared to present your passport and other relevant travel documents. 6. The CBP Officer will complete the inspection. If further information is required, the CBP Officer will let you know. Please note: The CBP Officer may ask to capture an additional photo of you or your group members for verification.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

522K Ratings

Best Time Saving app
08/22/2022

SPIDEY-BAM
This is the BEST little know app EVER that will save you time at the airport, and that’s coming from an airline employee of over 5 years. It was amazing the estimated wait time was almost 2 hours or more for the regular person who doesn’t have a Global Entry Number. That said when your traveling through an entry point city that the worlds largest airline uses as one of their international hubs and just want to get through the Customs and Border Protection line at the airport when entering These United States, you have go to download this app !!!You can choose to have it save your passport information, or you can have it rest each time your forms for entry expire, all you have to do is take a clear picture of yourself, and a picture of your passport and enter your flight information and then fill out the quick standard entry question, and then the app auto fills out the correct entry forms for you and your entire family who might be traveling with you. Then you pick up your checked baggage (if you have any), and lastly start looking for the signage for the line for electronic entry. I will say this global entry was way way longer then this apps line and that is supposed to be the timesavers line for frequent international travelers, and this app allowed us to even cut in front of them without having to pay for anything!!!
Best Time Saving app
08/22/2022

SPIDEY-BAM

This is the BEST little know app EVER that will save you time at the airport, and that’s coming from an airline employee of over 5 years. It was amazing the estimated wait time was almost 2 hours or more for the regular person who doesn’t have a Global Entry Number. That said when your traveling through an entry point city that the worlds largest airline uses as one of their international hubs and just want to get through the Customs and Border Protection line at the airport when entering These United States, you have go to download this app !!!You can choose to have it save your passport information, or you can have it rest each time your forms for entry expire, all you have to do is take a clear picture of yourself, and a picture of your passport and enter your flight information and then fill out the quick standard entry question, and then the app auto fills out the correct entry forms for you and your entire family who might be traveling with you. Then you pick up your checked baggage (if you have any), and lastly start looking for the signage for the line for electronic entry. I will say this global entry was way way longer then this apps line and that is supposed to be the timesavers line for frequent international travelers, and this app allowed us to even cut in front of them without having to pay for anything!!!
This is the droid you're looking for
11/24/2024

plaintiger
If you've been using the Mobile Passport app and, like me, have seen it saying lately that it will no longer relay your information to U.S. Home Customs & Border Patrol (CBP), it's time to cancel your subscription to Mobile Passport, delete that app, and download this one. CBP MPC is the official and up-to-date replacement for the Mobile Passport app. And I'm not positive yet, but it's looking to me like this one doesn't even require a subscription to do what Mobile Passport did (and more, I think). The only thing I haven't figured out how to do in this app is to add my Known Traveler Number (KTN). I've submitted a question about that through the Customer Support menu item and will see what they say.And if you *haven't* been using the Mobile Passport app but are looking for an electronic repository for your passport and a paperless means of filling out the forms necessary for entry into the U.S. and/or Canada, this is the app you're looking for too. It's the official one, put out by the Department of Homeland Security and all that jazz, and not some third-party thing that adds an unnecessary link to the chain of communication. Enjoy. 🙂👍🏻
This is the droid you're looking for
11/24/2024

plaintiger

If you've been using the Mobile Passport app and, like me, have seen it saying lately that it will no longer relay your information to U.S. Home Customs & Border Patrol (CBP), it's time to cancel your subscription to Mobile Passport, delete that app, and download this one. CBP MPC is the official and up-to-date replacement for the Mobile Passport app. And I'm not positive yet, but it's looking to me like this one doesn't even require a subscription to do what Mobile Passport did (and more, I think). The only thing I haven't figured out how to do in this app is to add my Known Traveler Number (KTN). I've submitted a question about that through the Customer Support menu item and will see what they say.And if you *haven't* been using the Mobile Passport app but are looking for an electronic repository for your passport and a paperless means of filling out the forms necessary for entry into the U.S. and/or Canada, this is the app you're looking for too. It's the official one, put out by the Department of Homeland Security and all that jazz, and not some third-party thing that adds an unnecessary link to the chain of communication. Enjoy. 🙂👍🏻
The new Mobile Passport Control app is NOT good
03/04/2022

Road Hardened
It may be coincidence, but with the retirement of the Airside app, it seems that immigration control at fewer and fewer airports are processing the Mobile Passport Control receipt. Instead of getting the expedited service we users formerly received, we are being dumped into the same long lines all other travelers (many very unfamiliar with the basics) are using. The result is a very substandard experience and excessive processing time — hardly what we had grown to expect from the program when originally launched.At the very least, those airports that have removed the receipt scanners and don’t provide dedicated servicing for Mobile Passport should be removed from the “port of entry” list. Leaving them in there sets a false expectation that we will be able to use the app and get through quickly. Today I nearly missed a connection at O’Hare because the airport refuses to use the app (even though they show up on the list). It seems to be a locally-driven decision. Even better would be to mandate the use of the system at all major US gateway airports. It used to provide a useful alternative for those of us who travel frequently, but don’t live near a major airport where we can schedule a Global Entry interview (and go through that ponderous bureaucratic process). US CBP needs to make up their mind what their mobile strategy is… and then follow through with a consistent and convenient execution of that strategy!
The new Mobile Passport Control app is NOT good
03/04/2022

Road Hardened

It may be coincidence, but with the retirement of the Airside app, it seems that immigration control at fewer and fewer airports are processing the Mobile Passport Control receipt. Instead of getting the expedited service we users formerly received, we are being dumped into the same long lines all other travelers (many very unfamiliar with the basics) are using. The result is a very substandard experience and excessive processing time — hardly what we had grown to expect from the program when originally launched.At the very least, those airports that have removed the receipt scanners and don’t provide dedicated servicing for Mobile Passport should be removed from the “port of entry” list. Leaving them in there sets a false expectation that we will be able to use the app and get through quickly. Today I nearly missed a connection at O’Hare because the airport refuses to use the app (even though they show up on the list). It seems to be a locally-driven decision. Even better would be to mandate the use of the system at all major US gateway airports. It used to provide a useful alternative for those of us who travel frequently, but don’t live near a major airport where we can schedule a Global Entry interview (and go through that ponderous bureaucratic process). US CBP needs to make up their mind what their mobile strategy is… and then follow through with a consistent and convenient execution of that strategy!
Saved an hour of standing in line
Mar 27

Review03292024
I was in Abu Dhabi and went for US pre-clearance. At the start they asked to get MPC. But I was apprehensive because it might take long time. They said I can connect to airport wifi and get MPC. The customs/immigration line was long. Around 150 people ahead of me. I ignored the call for MPC installation and stood in the line. Then again thought of trying it out as I was little tired from earlier flight. First I tried scanning Indian passport. But they didn’t have India in list of issuing countries. I lost hope if it would work. Then I got idea. May be Green card would work. Yes, it worked. I just broke the line and rushed back. Asked for MPC line and only 1 party ahead of me. I just said MPC and they took my photo. They didn’t ask for passport or green card. The officer said you are done. To my surprise, I asked: am I done. He said yeah. And just like that I saved my time and labor of standing in line. Kudos and shoutouts to MPC app dev team and Abu Dhabi TSA agents. Thanks.
Saved an hour of standing in line
Mar 27

Review03292024

I was in Abu Dhabi and went for US pre-clearance. At the start they asked to get MPC. But I was apprehensive because it might take long time. They said I can connect to airport wifi and get MPC. The customs/immigration line was long. Around 150 people ahead of me. I ignored the call for MPC installation and stood in the line. Then again thought of trying it out as I was little tired from earlier flight. First I tried scanning Indian passport. But they didn’t have India in list of issuing countries. I lost hope if it would work. Then I got idea. May be Green card would work. Yes, it worked. I just broke the line and rushed back. Asked for MPC line and only 1 party ahead of me. I just said MPC and they took my photo. They didn’t ask for passport or green card. The officer said you are done. To my surprise, I asked: am I done. He said yeah. And just like that I saved my time and labor of standing in line. Kudos and shoutouts to MPC app dev team and Abu Dhabi TSA agents. Thanks.

Fixes - Fixed an issue preventing some users from submitting on some iOS 18 versions

Version 3.2.3

Oct 10

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