What to expect when you go through customs?

They will ask you a few basic questions, such as where you went and what you purchased on your trip. They look for items on the restricted list, contraband, or anything left off the customs form. Be as specific and as prompt as possible when answering.



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Officials will review your required passenger travel documents (passport, visa, green card, disembarkation card (provided by a flight attendant during flight), immunization documentation, letters of confirmation or support, etc.)

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Allow enough time: Customs can be time-consuming, especially during peak travel periods. Make sure you allow enough time to clear customs and get to your connecting flight. As a general rule, it's best to allow at least two hours for international layovers.

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Faster checks with e-gates Electronic passport gates speed up entry into the UK. Simply scan your passport and allow our system to match your face to the chip in your passport. Most adults can use the e-gates with an electronic passport from: UK.

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Customs Action Steps
  • Complete the Customs Declaration Form while on the flight.
  • Ask questions to your flight attendant or traveling companions as needed.
  • Declare any goods you have with you that might have restrictions, and/or goods you purchased in country when returning to your home country.


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All travelers must complete a CBP Declaration Form 6059B itemizing all purchased merchandise and agricultural products. Here are your options: Complete a paper form that may be obtained at the port of entry or on the flight or cruise.

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It's really hard to put an exact number on how long you need for your layover. At a minimum, I'd say you should plan for one hour for domestic layovers and two hours for international layovers. But this is not a hard, fast rule! If you have to go through security again on a domestic layover, you might need more time.

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Customs officers do not carry out internal body searches.

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Generally, customs officers may stop people at the border to determine whether they are admissible to the United States, and they may search people's belongings for contraband. This is true even if there is nothing suspicious about you or your luggage.

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Yes, because you have to get your checked bag(if you checked any), then you have to go through customs as you came from a different Country(must go through customs even if you didn't check bags), then you re check you bags ( if you originally checked bags), then you have to go through security again.

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What Questions Do US Customs Agents Ask at the Border?
  • Why Are You Visiting the United States? ...
  • Where Will You Be Staying While in the U.S.? ...
  • Who Will You Be Visiting While in the U.S.? ...
  • How Long Will You Be Staying in the U.S.? ...
  • How Much Money Do You Have Available for This Trip? ...
  • Who Is Paying for This Trip?


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