Complimenti!
We just booked our dream trip to Italy!
- The wooded hills, the olive groves, the vineyards...
I don't know where to start!
Actually maybe we should start with Kate --
see what we’ll need for international travel.
It’s been awhile since we left the States.
- Good idea.
Hey Kate!
What do we need to know for international travel to Italy?
- Driving thru narrow, cobblestone streets can be tricky.
Get the extra insurance on the rental car.
- Makes sense.
Great advice.
- This website can give you lots of useful information,
but here are a few tips.
Obviously, pack your passport. Also,
know what items are prohibited from bringing back into the U.S.
Lastly,
check to see if you’ll need a VISA for any of the countries you’re visiting.
This website is a good resource for Visa information
and travel warnings like civil or political unrest, or other dangers.
- That's a good idea, Kate. We didn’t even think about that.
- That’s why I’m here.
You should also check and understand the exchange rate for currency
and avoid carrying too much cash.
Oh, and let your credit card company know you are going overseas.
- Anything else?
- Spend some time on these websites for more information.
- Ok. Thanks, Kate!
- You’re welcome! Buon appetito!
KATE: Tom. Pssst. Tom!
Sorry to bother you sleeping beauty, but you got things to do.
- Like what?
- The flight attendant is about to hand you a CBP declaration form.
You may need to fill it out, unless you are eligible to use
one of these innovative programs like Automated Passport Control
or Global Entry.
In that case,
you will do it on a kiosk when you get to the airport.
You can find out about APC and Global Entry on cbp.gov.
When you get to the airport, look for signs that say U.S. citizens.
- And have our passports ready? - Exactly.
Follow the signs to Passport Control
where a CBP officer may ask you your citizenship,
nature of your trip and to declare all of the merchandise you acquired abroad.
So, keep your receipts handy.
- We read all about Customs duties on cbp.gov.
- Great!
So, you’re aware you’re allowed certain exemptions for returning residents
but you’ll have to declare all that you bought.
A CBP Officer will explain it if you have any questions.
- Sounds good.
- After passport control,
go grab your luggage and you're almost home.
- Almost?
- CBP Agriculture Specialists or CBP officers
may examine your luggage at one last checkpoint.
They’re looking for items prohibited from entering the U.S.
like plants, animals, food or contraband.
You may remember the list of prohibited items you researched
on cbp.gov.
- I wish we could have brought all that delicious food home.
- You’ll have to try some of your new recipes.
Next time you travel abroad, don’t forget these two websites.
Welcome home.
- Thanks.