What is the meaning of passport control at the airport?

the place at a port, airport, or border where travelers' passports (= official documents proving who someone is and allowing them to travel) are checked: When we got to the airport , there was a long wait at passport control.



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passport control | Business English the place at an airport, port, or border of a country where an official checks your passport: It can take a while to go through passport control at the airport.

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“Immigration” is about the people traveling from one country to another. It's sometimes called “passport control” or “border control” depending on the airport. “Customs” is about the stuff those people are carrying with them.

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How to board international flight step by step
  • Check in for your flight. ...
  • Check your baggage and get your ticket. ...
  • Go through the security checkpoint. ...
  • Go through immigration. ...
  • Find your gate. ...
  • Board your flight.


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5. When do you go through customs on international flights? Usually, you go through customs when you exit the airport at your final destination. However, if you have a layover in a different city in your destination country, you may need to go through customs before your connecting flight.

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Baggage claim is in between passport control and customs. The reason you have to claim your baggage before customs, is to give you a chance to declare the required goods. Additionally, it gives customs a chance to identify suspicious passengers, and then pick them for checks on the way through.

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When a CAT unit is in use, a TSA officer will ask travelers to provide their photo IDs. The officer will insert each photo ID into the CAT unit where the ID is scanned and analyzed.

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Best advice for first-time flyers
  • Check the airline's luggage requirements.
  • Pack essentials in your carry-on.
  • Arrive at the airport two hours early.
  • Keep your ID handy.
  • Wear easy-to-remove shoes.
  • Respect other passengers' space.
  • Have a backup plan ready.


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How to Get Through Airport Security Quickly, According to a TSA Insider
  1. Enroll in TSA PreCheck or Clear. ...
  2. Wear shoes you can easily slip off. ...
  3. Make sure none of your clothes contain metal. ...
  4. Pack your carry-on (relatively) neatly. ...
  5. Make sure you're following TSA's 3-1-1 liquid rule. ...
  6. Empty your water bottle.


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Travelers then bring their passport and receipt to a CBP Officer to finalize their inspection for entry into the United States.

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For the vast majority of passengers the immigration process only takes a few minutes, though lines can get long if many international flights arrive around the same time. Once you land, just follow the signs (and other passengers) to the immigration area.

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When you get to the airline counter, three things could happen: They apply your return ticket to your flight back. They add a fee to change your return flight date. They require you to buy a full-fare ticket.

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