Visa / Entry

United States entry basics

The main entry route usually starts on U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel page. Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card. Declaration checks usually sit with U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel page. Temporary health notices usually sit on CDC travel health.

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United States

Start with U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel page. Customs checks sit with U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel page. Separate arrival cards are not usually part of routine tourist entry. Temporary health notices usually sit on CDC travel health.

CBP travel and inspection flowLast reviewed 2026-03-19

Common entry paths

The main entry route usually starts on U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel page. Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card. Declaration checks usually sit with U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel page. Temporary health notices usually sit on CDC travel health.

Check U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel page first for the main visa or entry route.
Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card, but re-check before departure.
Keep U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel page open for cash, tobacco, alcohol, and restricted-goods declarations.

Arrival card

Routine tourist trips do not usually require a separate arrival card, but re-check before departure.

Customs declaration

U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel page is the main reference for cash, tobacco, alcohol, electronics, and restricted-goods declarations.

Health declaration

Temporary health notices or extra health requirements usually sit on CDC travel health.

Official links

Before departure, use the official sources below to confirm the current entry route and any temporary notices.