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Advance Passenger Information System (APIS)

What is APIS?
APIS is an automated system capable of performing database queries on air passengers prior to their arrival.
What information is included in APIS?
On all flights, the following information will be collected:
  • Complete name, date or birth, citizenship, gender and passport number.
  • On all US flights in addition to the above, passengers are required to provide the full address (including zip code) where they be staying with in the US. If a passenger is connecting with a cruise ship, they should have available the name of the cruise ship and city/state of point of embarkation. Passengers should be prepared to provide this information prior to arriving at the airport.

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