The future of passport control could lie within a revolutionary new passport app guaranteed to speed up your customs queues.
Airport queues can sometimes be hours long, delaying a trip before it’s even started.
Mobile Passport Control is the first app in the US that claims it can speed up an American citizen’s re-entry to the country.
The official app has been authorised by the US Customs and Borders protection so it’s a legitimate (and free) way to help travellers get through the airport much quicker.
The app makes the process easier by creating a basic traveller profile with passport deals, date of birth and photo identification already on it, locked with a pin code to ensure its safety.
This creates a receipt that can then be shown at border control with a much shorter queue and can save hours of waiting.
It renders customs forms – usually filled out on the plane – obsolete. Instead travellers use the app to verify their identity and provide necessary details.
With over a million downloads, the ease of use will appeal to every holiday-maker wanting a quicker journey.
Travellers should note however that it doesn’t replace the original passport, and will still need it to travel.
With four simple questions about the trip and then four hours validity to get from the plane and out of the airport, it is an exciting change to travel.
Canadian citizens are also able to use this along with US citizens.
With its success at the current 20 international airports that accept it, it is sure to expand across the globe with its success.
