This Is The Fastest Way To Get Through Customs

Forget ‘Global Entry’, or even your trusty ‘Fast Pass’ (if you’re balling in business), this is the ultimate way to get fast-tracked through customs. And you’ve probably never even heard of it.

The name of the get-home-faster game is Mobile Passport Control (MPC), and if you’re American or Canadian and flying into one of the app’s selected 24 US airports, it has got you covered.

It’s simple: download the (free) Mobile Passport Control app. Once it’s on your phone you just have to complete your profile, which asks for basic information like your name, passport number, gender, country of citizenship and date of birth. Do this before you land so you don’t waste time upon arrival at your destination.

Once you do arrive in the States, all you have to do is open the app on your phone and select ‘new trip.’ You then will fill out a few more details about this particular journey, such as the airline you flew in on, your port of entry, and any items or cash you may have to declare.

Following that, you’re pretty much done. Just stroll up to the mobile passport queue – which will no doubt have way less people waiting in line – present the app along with your passport and bam! You’re home free.

Yes, we know that people will start to figure this out soon, but for now it’s still a semi well-kept secret so go on, strike while the iron is hot and enjoy a quick airport escape while you still can.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.