International travel document verification by airlines?
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International travel document verification by airlines?
Upon airport check in for a flight to Western Europe during present caronavirus restrictions, AA will request to see your European passport or residence permit?
Last edited by JDiver; Jul 5, 2020 at 4:07 pm Reason: Restore original post title
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Yes, for us, at LGA, flying to DFW and then on to CDG, they absolutely did, they only authorized my US citizen spouse to check in after a lengthy verification to ensure he is allowed to fly with me, which included checking our certificate of marriage. They were friendly and thorough.
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No different than it has always been. You will be required to present all documents required for admission to your destination (and if applicable, transit). Several threads here from people who showed up at a US departure airport lacking proper documents (some of whom were not eligible to obtain the documents). These will include the certificate issued by the consulate of your destination country as well as information regarding your whereabouts for your mandatory quarantine/isolation.
All of the information is contained in TIMATIC if you enter the proper data.
All of the information is contained in TIMATIC if you enter the proper data.
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Is online check-in (OLCI) currently blocked for international itineraries, given the need for airport agents to verify documents manually?
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TIMATIC says "Regulations related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been lifted."
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" Warning:
A completed International Travel Certificate must be presented prior to boarding and to Immigration upon arrival or when transiting France. The certificate must be obtained before departure via the French consular offices abroad or online at https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actual...t-et-de-voyage."
The link is in French. It appears you will need to get a certificate to transit through France. If you don't have authourization prior, I anticipate you will be denied boarding in the US. I would do a little research to make sure you aren't disappointed.
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That is true for Serbia. Transiting France is a seperate issue.
" Warning:
A completed International Travel Certificate must be presented prior to boarding and to Immigration upon arrival or when transiting France. The certificate must be obtained before departure via the French consular offices abroad or online at https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actual...t-et-de-voyage."
The link is in French. It appears you will need to get a certificate to transit through France. If you don't have authourization prior, I anticipate you will be denied boarding in the US. I would do a little research to make sure you aren't disappointed.
James
" Warning:
A completed International Travel Certificate must be presented prior to boarding and to Immigration upon arrival or when transiting France. The certificate must be obtained before departure via the French consular offices abroad or online at https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actual...t-et-de-voyage."
The link is in French. It appears you will need to get a certificate to transit through France. If you don't have authourization prior, I anticipate you will be denied boarding in the US. I would do a little research to make sure you aren't disappointed.
James
Additionally, the parisareoport.fr website indicates you need the form or a written statement.
It is something you print out, fill in, and sign. It doesn't require any government certification
And, this part is easy "[ ] Third country nationals, transiting less than 24 hours in an international area to reach their country of origin and who are holders of a travel document to this country;" We are actually flying DFW-AMS-BEG-CDG-DFW. (And Holland has also has a self certifying document.)
TIMATIC also indicates travel to France requires the certification document, but not transit.
(I checked both as a destination and as a transit)
Interestingly enough, according to TIMATIC, wife needs a visa to go back to the US, which is not true if you are a Permanent Resident
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Visa
Visa required.Visa Exemptions:
Passengers with an Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States (Form I-512).***************************************
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Even if you had a domestic leg on your itinnerary AA would check your docs at your starting point and deny you boarding if they are not up to snuff.
This is long term and usual practice and not related to covid.
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It also does not say that a citizen requires a visa.
That is because both citizens and LPR's have a right of entry under all circumstances.
Do check the quarantine requirements on return to the US.
That is because both citizens and LPR's have a right of entry under all circumstances.
Do check the quarantine requirements on return to the US.
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We are actually flying DFW-AMS-BEG-CDG-DFW. (And Holland has also has a self certifying document.) TIMATIC also indicates travel to France requires the certification document, but not transit. (I checked both as a destination and as a transit) Interestingly enough, according to TIMATIC, wife needs a visa to go back to the US, which is not true if you are a Permanent Resident
It seems that you have it all figured out anyway so I am not sure your need to pose the question in the first place. But, hey, enjoy your vacation on whatever routing it really is.
James
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This isn’t really airline specific (airlines follow IATA TIMATIC information to determine who will be allowed to fly internationally), so it will me moved to the proper forum.
link to United Airlines’ TIMATICWEB page. Enter your information to determine what requirements you must meet to be allowed to fly by the airline’s personnel.
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link to United Airlines’ TIMATICWEB page. Enter your information to determine what requirements you must meet to be allowed to fly by the airline’s personnel.
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Serbia's capital declares state of emergency over rising COVID-19 cases
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Yes they want to check you can enter all countries on your trip. Airlines can be and are fined if they have flown someone who is then denied entry into a country.
Even if you had a domestic leg on your itinnerary AA would check your docs at your starting point and deny you boarding if they are not up to snuff.
This is long term and usual practice and not related to covid.
Even if you had a domestic leg on your itinnerary AA would check your docs at your starting point and deny you boarding if they are not up to snuff.
This is long term and usual practice and not related to covid.
Thanks!