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API and PNR Passenger Data

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Airlines pre-send passenger data to destination governments.

Short answer: API (Advance Passenger Information) and PNR (Passenger Name Records) are sent by airlines under law to destination or transit states for border and security screening. Passengers cannot opt out.

FAQ

What is included?

Identity, itinerary, booking fields — law-dependent.

Affect boarding?

Anomalies or watchlist matches may trigger stops.

Privacy?

Processed under law with retention limits.

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