Does the UK share Advanced Passenger Information System with the USA? [closed]

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I am considering to visit Iran. After that, I would fly to the UK, either via Qatar or Turkey.

I read that I don't qualify to enter the United States under the visa waiver program after visiting Iran. I really want to avoid getting a visa for the US, so I am wondering what the chances are that the immigration authorities will end up having records about my trip to Iran.

From Wikipedia I gathered that Iran does not stamp passports anymore, so there should not be a way for any government to know about my visit based on my passport only.

The way I understand the "Advanced Passenger Information" is that the countries I leave, enter or travel through might receive the API data from the airline I am flying with. That means that the UK would likely know that I was in Iran, and that they also have data about all my other past trips starting or ending in the UK. However, I don't really understand whether the UK will by default share this data with the US or not.

Also, what happens if I ever fly to the US using Qatar airways again? Will the US only get API data about this one trip to the US or is there a chance that they will get information about other flights with this airline?






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Does UK require advance passenger information?

For travel to or from the UK, it's now compulsory to provide Advance Passenger Information (API). This information is required by the UK government at least 24 hours prior to your date of departure. You'll need to make sure that every passenger travelling has provided their API before checking in.

Which countries require advance passenger information?

You'll need to provide your Advance Passenger Information for the following destinations:
  • All Caribbean destinations.
  • China.
  • India.
  • Japan.
  • South Africa.
  • United Arab Emirates.
  • United Kingdom.
  • USA.


Do US citizens need to complete APIS?

The USA requires more advance on certain data elements. Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) is API information required by US authorities of all persons traveling to and from the country. All air carriers, including Icelandair, are bound by law to transmit API/APIS information prior to departure.

What is Advance Passenger Information in UK?

You need to provide Advance Passenger Information (API) before you go on holiday if you're travelling with TUI Airways. It's also called APIS, Secure Flight or e-Borders. In a nutshell, this is information from your passport that's required by the governments of some countries.



What is the advance passenger information system APIS?




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