Does Newark Terminal B have Automated Passport Control?
Does Newark(EWR) Terminal B now have Automated Passport Control terminals (APC)? I can find reference to them being in Terminal C but no reference to B.
Best Answer
OK - having done the trip i can confirm as at October 2015 no APC units in terminal B. This does mean joining the traditional long queue at immigration.
Pictures about "Does Newark Terminal B have Automated Passport Control?"
Does Newark have TSA PreCheck?
EWR has dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes at each checkpoint in Terminal A, and checkpoint B1 in Terminal B. There are currently no dedicated lines in Terminal C. The airport also has a TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center located in Terminal C, level 2 ticketing.How do I scan my passport at the airport?
Passengers can now scan the data chip embedded in their passports using the built-in reader on iPhones or Android's devices. Using the app to scan the chip \u2014 technically known as the Near Field Communication (NFC) chip \u2014 means travelers can self-verify their passport and won't need to have it checked at the airport.Who can use mobile passport control?
Who can use the app? Mobile Passport Control is limited to U.S. citizens with a valid passport and Canadian citizens with a valid passport and B1 or B2 visa status. You must have your passport in your possession in conjunction with the app.What do border control see when they scan your passport?
The computer chip or machine readable passports do not hold your criminal records or any other personal information other than your name, place of birth, date of birth, passport number and the issue and expiry dates of the document. The chip is capable of carrying other information, but not criminal records.SFO Travel Tips - APC Kiosks
More answers regarding does Newark Terminal B have Automated Passport Control?
Answer 2
It's hard to prove a negative as there doesn't seem to have an official page for this but according to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25545204-post117.html
I know there are GE (cuz that's all I use there ), but never saw signs for APC (which I HAVE seen signs for in Terminal C)
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: cottonbro, cottonbro, Gustavo Fring, Gustavo Fring