Dos and Don'ts When Traveling to the US

Statue of Liberty, symbol of New York (USA) (illustrative photo)

Phone has no sensitive content

Customs and Border Protection are legally allowed to search phones if the traveler is not a U.S. citizen. Green card or Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA) holders can also be denied entry if they do not disclose their phone passcode when asked.

So make sure that anything on your phone that is readable by others is not sensitive. If you carry a laptop, consider deleting similar material.

Back up essential content on your home computer

The US can also seize electronic devices if travelers do not comply with requests to unlock their devices or log into social media accounts. Therefore, travelers should consider backing up identification documents, important information, and data to their home computers.

Do not bring tools to work

Jessica Brösche, a 29-year-old tattoo artist from Berlin, Germany, got into trouble with authorities when she arrived in the US carrying tattoo equipment. This shows that it is best not to bring any items that airport security suspects are work tools, as travelers may be suspected of coming to the US to work illegally.

Remember the phone numbers of trusted people

In case your phone is confiscated or you are detained when you arrive in the US and are allowed to contact someone, memorize the number of a trusted person who can help you. Then ask them to call the embassy or hire a lawyer if they do not hear from you within a few days.

Check social media posts

Before arriving in the United States, travelers should review the content of their personal posts. If a post expresses an opinion that could lead to a denial of entry, consider deleting it.

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