Can I download a customs declaration form?

Is the US customs declaration form still required?

I am traveling to the US this week from the UK and the forms that are required by the US customs for international travel have not changed in over 20 years.

The only change was that now you cannot print them out from the US Customs website (you used to be able to with the old forms). The new forms are not as long or complicated as the old form. The new form (for me) is simply 1 page and its pretty simple. My flight to the US will arrive at around 5pm EST on Thursday 19th February. I am very concerned about how long I will have to wait for my bag to be scanned in. I am flying Air France, so I would have to pay a premium for an E-visa, but I just need to know if I am wrong about how long it should take. I also know that because of security issues, I cannot buy my own E-visa either. All I can do is hope that they are being honest and they really do only take 2 days to process these forms. If I am wrong and the whole process takes 3 days, then that is a lot of time away from home. So can anyone help me. Thanks.

You're correct, there are no longer any paper forms. As of October 2026, most travelers receive an electronic CBP Form 175B, which was formerly known as the Declaration For Purposes of International Transportation. Electronic CBP Forms were first introduced in August 1998. For more information, visit

You may also want to read: As an American citizen entering the United States through a U. Port of entry, travelers must also present the following documents: Forms completed at the airport or check-in counter prior to departure can be provided to CBP officers at the point of entry. CBP will accept Form I-94W, Notice of Entry, or a Declaration of Admission and may require additional documents such as: Passport. Birth Certificate. Immunization Certificate. Form I-551 or E-1, (Employment Authorization Document). Foreign Student Identification Card, or. Travel Document. The traveler must provide each document listed above in the order listed.

Can I fill out a US customs form online?

No, this website is only for US citizens and foreign nationals who are travelling to the United States.

When you are finished filling out your US customs form, select Submit or Finish on the left side of the page. Customs declaration. What do I declare? US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may ask you to fill out a CBP Forms I-892: Customs Declaration - Arrivals or CBP Forms I-922: Customs Declaration - Departures. Can I check the status of my Form I-94? Is there an online tracking system? There is no online tracking system for Form I-94 cards. How long can I stay in the US? US citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days. Visitors from Canada can stay for up to 180 days.

Can I extend my stay in the US? Yes. To extend your time in the US, you must complete a Form I-539: Nonimmigrant Visa Extension and Registration (formerly Form DS-2019). You cannot request an extension by mail unless you're travelling on a US passport.

How do I extend my stay in the US? Fill out a complete form (including a receipt), scan it, and attach it to your online form. If you're applying for extension of stay and you received a notice of violation (NOV) when you first entered the US, you need to wait until the NOV has been resolved before requesting another extension. What can I bring into the US? Only US products that are imported duty free. Can I bring my bicycle? When you arrive in the US, you will be asked whether you intend to enter the US on your bike. If you respond with "yes", you can bring a bike with you into the US. However, you will need to declare the bike at the port of entry.

Can I download a customs declaration form?

Yes.

You can download the form from the Customs and Border Protection's website. To do so, follow these steps:

At www.cbp.gov, click on the link "Apply Online."

Select your entry or exit point. If you are not entering the United States from a foreign country, click on the link "Inbound" to apply for a document that will be issued at the time you enter the United States. If you are entering the United States from a foreign country, click on the link "Outbound" to apply for a document that will be issued when you leave the United States.

To learn more about the application process, see my guide, "Getting the Form." What does my customs declaration say? The customs declaration is a record of what you brought into or out of the United States, including its value. It tells customs officials whether you entered the country as a U. Or non-U. Citizen. It also tells them whether you entered the country with a commercial shipment, how much was in the shipment, the country of origin, and how much duty you paid.

What if I forget to fill out my customs declaration form? You can still apply online, but without the form. You will need a passport and the information listed above to be sure you have enough proof of citizenship and you are eligible to file a claim. Contact the nearest CBP office to find out if a declaration is necessary.

Do I have to show the form to customs officials? No. You may show it to someone at the airport, but not to an agent at the border. An agent can read your customs declaration when you are leaving the country, but not when you are entering the country.