 | Private Flyers |
| Beginning May 18, 2009, private aircraft pilots must adhere to the requirements of the Advance Information on Private Aircraft Arriving and Departing the United States Final Rule. |
| - | CBP Private Air Preclearance Summary Guide
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09/02/2010
On February 23, 2010, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Daniel M. Rooney formally announced the expansion of preclearance services for private aircraft departing Ireland’s Shannon Airport for the United States beginning March 1, 2010. This guide provides information on preclearance procedures and was updated on August 31, 2010.
For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov | |  pdf - 79 KB. | |
| - | Airports with CBP Inspection Services
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03/03/2011
Airports where CBP Inspection Services are normally available for private aircraft arrivals (that have not been precleared in Shannon, Ireland) can be found in this list. Arrivals at these airports are subject to different operational hours and operational requirements (e.g., Landing Rights, Overflight Exemptions, Permission to Land, etc.) therefore; pilots should contact the CBP airport of arrival directly to confirm local operating procedures and requirements that may affect the flight. | | pdf - 173 KB. | |
| - | CBP Private Aircraft APIS Guide
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01/31/2010
The CBP Private Aircraft APIS Guide can be used by private pilots or their designees as a reference tool detailing required APIS data elements and the manner in which CBP evaluates electronic manifest submissions.
For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov | | pdf - 101 KB. | |
| - | eAPIS Information
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The Electronic Advance Passenger Information System for Commercial Carriers and Private Aviation
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07/22/2009 | |
| - | Private Air APIS CBP-Approved Service Providers
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05/07/2011
This list is provided to assist private aircraft pilots who wish to transmit notice of arrival and/or departure and traveler manifest information electronically to CBP through an approved service provider. All companies that successfully completed testing with CBP, and requested to be included, are listed. Regular updates will be made as new providers are added.
For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov | | pdf - 34 KB. | |
| - | eAPIS Private Aviation Online Tutorial
This tutorial can be used by private pilots or their designees for information on how to use the eAPIS Online Transmission System. It provides users with information that aligns with the Final Rule on Advance Information on Private Aircraft Arriving and Departing the United States. Instructional modules include how to request an account, create a notice of arrival and/or departure, upload a manifest, and more. | |
| - | eAPIS Private Online Tutorial (508 Compliant Version)
This is a Section 508 compliant version of the tutorial can be used by private pilots or their designees for information on how to use the eAPIS Online Transmission System. It provides users with information that aligns with the Final Rule on Advance Information on Private Aircraft Arriving and Departing the United States. Instructional modules include how to request an account, create a notice of arrival and/or departure, upload a manifest, and more. | |
| - | CBP Private Air APIS Business Rules Guide
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03/30/2009
This Business Rules document provides guidance to third-party developers who wish to create applications based on the Electronic Advance Passenger Information System (eAPIS) Extensible Markup Language (XML) schema or individual users who wish to utilize the versatility afforded by the XML schema submission method.
For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov | | pdf - 348 KB. | |
| - | Private Aircraft APIS Final Rule
11/18/2008
The Advance Information on Private Aircraft Arriving and Departing the United States Final Rule requires that pilots of private aircraft (or their designees) transmit notices of arrival and/or departure and traveler manifest information to CBP electronically a minimum of 60 minutes prior to departure through eAPIS or another CBP-approved electronic data interchange system. | |
| - | Guide for Private Flyers
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03/26/2008
The CBP Private Flyers Guide has been completely revised to include new information about current CBP policies, regulations, documentary requirements, and ports of entry. The guide now includes extensive links to different sections within the document, samples of forms, and internet links, which make it more user-friendly.
For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov | | pdf - 4,715 KB. | |
| - | Aircraft Status Declaration
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10/01/2003
Clarifies the proper declaration of "private" and "commercial" status of aircraft and aircraft operators at time of inbound CBP clearance.
For Accessibility Information: OPA508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov | | pdf - 263 KB. | |
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