Using APC kiosk with new ESTA/passport
I'm a Dutch citizen flying to Dulles from Amsterdam next week. I have visited the US multiple times, the last time being in 2012. Since then, I've renewed my passport (new passport number), and since an ESTA is only valid for 2 years, I've gotten a new ESTA clearance too.
I've done some research and found out that if you entered the US after 2008 under the VWP, and you've had your biometrics taken, which I have, you're eligible to use the automated passport kiosks. However, none of the answers I've found say if this is still the case if you got a new passport with a new passport number. Anyone who knows? Thanks in advance!
UPDATE 13-09-2016: It worked! I went to the machines, did my thing and everything went flawlessly. So, at least at Dulles, it's confirmed that the kiosks work if you entered the US anytime after 2008.
Best Answer
At SEATAC about a month ago the policy being displayed on information screens (which I had a lot of time to read repeatedly as I queued) was that you had to go through full (normal) immigration if it was your first time entering the US with a new passport. I imagine this policy is the same at other US airports, but don't know for sure.
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Can I use APC with Esta?
The APC kiosks can be used by anyone who has visited the USA on an ESTA previously. The next step up is Global Entry which does require registration and an interview but it includes TSA Pre for getting through security checkpoints with your shoes and belt on.Who can use APC kiosks?
Who is eligible to use APC? U.S. citizens, U.S. legal permanent residents, Canadian citizens, eligible Visa Waiver Program participants, and travelers entering with B1/B2, C1/D, or D visa can utilize APC kiosks.How can I use APC in airport?
You need to select few boxes and declare by touching a button. No need to type anything. Print Receipt with your info from APC Kiosk : After you are done, the APC kiosk will print a receipt with your information on it.How do I use Global Entry kiosk?
Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports. At airports, program members proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, place their fingerprints on the scanner for fingerprint verification and complete a customs declaration.SFO Travel Tips - APC Kiosks
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