CBP Offers Mobile Passport Control at Pittsburgh International Airport

With the busy summer travel season upon us, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pleased to announce that Pittsburgh International Airport today becomes the 26th U.S. airport to offer Mobile Passport Control to initiate the CBP international arrivals inspection process.
 
Mobile Passport Control (MPC) is the first authorized app to expedite a traveler’s arrival into the United States.  It is currently available to U.S. citizens and Canadian visitors.  Eligible travelers voluntarily submit their passport information and answers to inspection-related questions to CBP via a smartphone or tablet app prior to arrival.
  
Much like Automated Passport Control, the MPC app does not require pre-approval and is free to use. Travelers who successfully use the app will no longer have to complete a paper form or use an APC kiosk. As a result, travelers will experience shorter wait times, less congestion and faster processing.
 
“Customs and Border Protection is committed to improving the international travel experience by offering new and innovative technology to streamline the arrival process,” said Susan Anderson, CBP’s Port Director for the Port of Pittsburgh.  

“Through our partnership with the Allegheny County Airport Authority, travelers arriving from overseas to Pittsburgh International Airport will have another processing option to use that has been proven to reduce wait times without compromising our important border security mission.”

“As we continue to expand international service we’re pleased to offer Mobile Passport Control to our passengers in cooperation with our partners at Customs and Border Protection,” said Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis. “It’s important that we offer the latest innovation at every step on the passenger journey to help streamline the process to make traveling more convenient.”