To support your organization’s travel readiness, BCD’s Global Crisis Risk Management Team and Advito consulting group have created a U.S. Entry Toolkit for travelers planning to visit the U.S. this year. Available for download now, this resource is designed specifically for travel teams to review, share, and integrate into their traveler communications.
What foreign and domestic travelers need to know about U.S. entry rules
The U.S. has fully implemented its Simplified Arrival program, using facial recognition technology at all international airports. The facial biometrics automate the manual document checks that are already required for admission into the U.S. It provides travelers a touchless process while fulfilling a longstanding Congressional mandate to biometrically record the entry and exit of non-U.S. citizens. While this streamlines identity verification for many, it also signals a broader shift toward stricter enforcement and more detailed screenings.
Travelers may now face:
- More in-depth questioning by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers
- Secondary inspections with limited device access
- Digital device searches
Without proper preparation, travelers may encounter delays, denied entry, or unnecessary stress.
Readying for arrival: U.S. entry insights
The U.S. Entry Insights Toolkit offers a clear, actionable overview of what travelers need to know and do before arriving in the U.S.:
- Pre-departure and arrival checklists cover everything from passport validity and visa accuracy to device preparation and emergency contacts.
- Digital privacy guidance: Tips for minimizing risk during electronic device inspections, including how to limit data exposure and disable biometric unlocking.
- CBP interview tips: How to respond to officer questions clearly and confidently, and what to expect if referred to secondary inspection.
- Policy updates: Including gender marker requirements on visa applications and the impact of rapidly changing travel bans.
How travel teams can help travelers get ready for U.S. customs processes
We encourage travel managers, HR teams, and mobility leads to:
- Download the toolkit and review the content thoroughly.
- Distribute it to travelers through your company’s standard communication channels – whether that’s your intranet, travel portal, pre-trip emails, or onboarding materials.
- Incorporate the checklists into your travel program documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
Traveler Security Program Assessment: Get risk management insights to improve your managed travel program
Your people are your priority
When your employees are on the road, there is nothing more important than their safety. A Traveler Security Program Assessment can help you determine ways to protect your company’s assets, reputation, business continuity, and, most importantly, your people. During the assessment, travel security experts meet with the key stakeholders in your organization for a full-day live session to perform an in-depth review and audit of your travel risk program. The comprehensive assessment explores core aspects of duty of care and covers disease outbreaks, extreme weather, terrorist attacks, theft and accident scenarios.
Does your client need a full Traveler Security Program Assessment? Reach out to your Advito business owner or [email protected].
