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RSD said:
Excuse my ignorance but what is an MPC?
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Mobile Passport Control. Its an app that streamlines / fast-track entry to the USA for eligible ESTA (Visa Waiver) visitors


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Has anyone on AFF been using the CBP MPC app for entry into the USA?

More details about this app here: Mobile Passport Control (MPC)

The wording is a bit vague as it suggests "The MPC mobile app, is available to U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian B1/B2 citizen visitors and returning Visa Waiver Program travelers with approved ESTA"

But the information is listed as being for US Citizens.

Last two visits to the US this year, SYD+1 and I were the only ones heading to the empty MPC passport control lines. Everyone else was queuing up....

If the ESTA applications switch to app only, I expect MPC will eventually become mandatory and thus lose the nice hack...
 
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SYD said:
Mobile Passport Control. Its an app that streamlines / fast-track entry to the USA for eligible ESTA (Visa Waiver) visitors


Last two visits to the US this year, SYD+1 and I were the only ones heading to the empty MPC passport control lines. Everyone else was queuing up....

If the ESTA applications switch to app only, I expect MPC will eventually become mandatory and thus lose the nice hack...
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Cheers - great tip!
 
RSD said:
Cheers - great tip!
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For more on MPC, see here ...

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Thread 'USA Entry - CBP Mobile Passport control app [MPC]'

Has anyone on AFF been using the CBP MPC app for entry into the USA?

More details about this app here: Mobile Passport Control (MPC)

The wording is a bit vague as it suggests "The MPC mobile app, is available to U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian B1/B2 citizen visitors and returning Visa Waiver Program travelers with approved ESTA"

But the information is listed as being for US Citizens.
 
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