How to Prepare for Customs with Kids in 2026
Mobile Passport Control, Global Entry for kids, and the small tactics that make international arrival smooth with children in 2026.
FlightyFlow Team·· 6 min read
The big tactics
- Global Entry for kids works. You can enroll a child of any age. Family lanes are explicitly allowed.
- Mobile Passport Control (MPC) is faster than the regular line and free.
- Pre-fill the customs declaration in MPC before landing.
- Have snacks in your personal item — the passport line is the wrong place to discover hangry.
What to expect at the booth
US CBP officers will ask the child their name and where they live. Coach kids to answer themselves; the officer wants to confirm the child can.
Track your flight to plan timing
FlightyFlow shows predicted gate-arrival; build in 30+ minutes of slack with kids before any connection.
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