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United States arrival card: do you need one?

United States

No form needed

United States doesn't ask for an online arrival form.

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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Some nationalities need an ESTA (electronic travel authorization). Mobile Passport Control is an optional app for US and Canadian citizens only.

Checked 25 October 2026. Sources:

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for United States?
No. United States doesn't ask visitors to fill in an online arrival form before they travel. Some nationalities need an ESTA (electronic travel authorization). Mobile Passport Control is an optional app for US and Canadian citizens only.
Do I still need a visa for United States?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check United States's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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