Homeland Security | DHS for Travelers

With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.

                    Apply for a U.S. Passport
                The Department of Homeland Security provides information on the passport application process, obtaining a visa, border crossing documents, and general travel tips.

                    Cross U.S. Borders
                Almost a million times each day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers welcome international travelers into the U.S. In screening both foreign visitors and returning U.S. citizens, CBP uses a variety of techniques to assure that global tourism remains safe and strong.

                    Find Overseas Travel Alerts
                Travel alerts and warnings are maintained by the U.S. Department of State and are a resource for international travelers to consider for safe travel overseas.

                    Learn What I Can Bring on the Plan
                The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) takes precautions to ensure prohibited items and excessive amounts liquids, aerosols, and gels are kept out of airports and off of planes.

                    Travel Overseas
                Traveling abroad doesn't have to be confusing if you know the right things before you go. This section provides answers to many common questions from international travelers about planning for your trip, returning home and navigating passenger processing.

                    Check Wait Times
                Both the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provide information on wait times at airports and border crossings.

                    File a Travel Complaint (DHS TRIP)
                The Department of Homeland Security Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) is the single point of contact for individuals who want to report difficulties regarding their security screening at transportation hubs or U.S. borders.

                    Join Frequent Traveler Programs
                The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has several Trusted Traveler programs which provide an improved passenger experience, while enhancing security and increasing system-wide efficiencies. The programs are customized based on travel needs and many of them have reciprocal benefits.

                    Locate a Port of Entry (Air, Land, Sea)
                In the U.S. you can find ports of entry  by land, air or sea. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) performs two crucial roles in facilitating trade to and from the U.S. and around the globe: securing it from acts of terrorism and assuring that goods arriving in the U.S. are legitimate and that appropriate duties and fees are paid.

                    Visit the United States
                The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State work together to create and maintain an effective, efficient visa process that secures America’s borders from external threats yet ensures that our country remains open to legitimate travel.