Entry requirements and information for flights in / over the USA
For flights to the US, stops, and flights over US territory special entry regulations apply. Here you will find useful information for data acquisition and data transmission.
Rules for visa-free entry into the US
For travel to the US online registration is required. Registration to be made online via the "Electronic System for Travel Authorization" - referred to as "ESTA". ESTA registration for airlines, there is an obligation to ESTA-examination: The carriage of passengers, visa-free under the "Visa Waiver Program" enter the United States, shall be prohibited, if the guest has previously sought no electronic entry permit from the US authorities. For the ESTA registration a fee of US $ 14 will be charged. As it is valid for 2 years, you should perform an early stage. Lufthansa also recommends to carry an expression of approval from the authorities in the trip. The registration can be carried out by third parties such as family members. Detailed information about ESTA can be found here
Entry process in the USA
Automated methods for rapid entry
In the US, two automated methods are being applied: Global Entry is by far the quickest and shortest method, but also the Automated Passport Control (APC) method reduces the waiting time already clear. For more information about the entry process
Data acquisition and data transmission
Online entry of APIS additional data for entry into the US
Airlines are flying into the United States under a legal obligation to report data to the US authorities on the "Advance Passenger Information System '(APIS). This regulation does not apply to passengers with a permanent residence permit or transit passengers. Besides the passport data the following information is required:
Country of primary residence / Country of Residence
Full first address during the stay in the USA:
House number / Number
Road / Street
City / City
Province / State
Postal Code / Zip Code
Travellers who have booked online, the necessary APIS additional data may indicate the end of the booking process the same. If you do not have all the data at time of booking, you can add the missing information at a later date. Agent name and Filekey (booking number), you can access "My account" your booking again and complete the data here or in the password protected area under. APIS data online typing