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How Do I? For Travelers
Apply for a U.S. passport, check wait times, information on crossing U.S. borders, file a travel complaint (DHS TRIP), find overseas travel alerts, join frequent traveler programs, learn what you can bring on a plane, locate a port of entry (air, land, or sea), travel overseas, and visit the United States.
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DHS provides information on the passport application process, obtaining a visa, border crossing documents, and general travel tips.
Apply for a U.S. Passport
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Transportation Security Agency (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provide information on wait times at airports and border crossings.
Check Wait Times
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Travelers traveling through the U.S. must have the required documents needed to enter based upon their citizenship or place of residence.
Cross U.S. Borders
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The DHS Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) allows individuals to report difficulties about their security screening at transportation hubs or U.S. borders.
File a Travel Complaint
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Learn what you can bring on the plane by reviewing TSA's list of what you can bring on the plane, what you cannot bring on the plane.
Learn What I Can Bring on the Plane
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Locate a Port of Entry (Air, Land, Sea) when entering the United States.
Locate a Port of Entry
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Find answers to common questions from international travelers about planning for your trip, returning home and navigating passenger processing.
Travel Overseas
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TTP provides modified screening for pre-approved members by improving security by being more efficient during screenings at ports of entry.
Trusted Traveler Programs
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DHS provides a full range of online resources to help you plan your trip, manage your arrival and if needed extend your stay when visiting the U.S.
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01/09/2026