Do I need to provide advance passenger information?
Olivia Hensley
Updated on February 18, 2026
For security reasons, the US, most EU member states, and other countries now require airlines to provide details about their passengers before they travel. This is known as Advance Passenger Information (API). Your airline will let you know what they need from you.
Can I give advance passenger information at the airport?
API has allowed Border Control to 'Pre-process passengers before they arrive and has resulted in passengers being processed through border Control. Yes, if you have be requested to by your airline or travel operator to submit your details, it is your duty to provide the information requested prior to travel.Do you still need API for Spain?
The Spanish Government requires air carriers to provide certain personal information about all passengers on their aircraft before departure from Ireland or the UK. This information is sometimes known as 'Advance Passenger Information' (API or APIS data) and requires the production of proof of ID.Who needs to fill out Apis?
All passengers who travel to the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom need to submit their Advance Passenger Information (API).How do I fill out advance passenger information?
You'll need to give us the following details for everyone travelling on your booking:
- Full name, as shown on your passport or travel document.
- Gender.
- Date of birth.
- Nationality.
- Travel document type (e.g. passport).
- Travel document number.
- Travel document expiry date.
- Travel document country of issue.
What is the advance passenger information system APIS?
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.
Can I do my API at the airport?
If the airline still offers check-in desks at the airport, you'll be able to supply API information when you arrive at the airport.Are passenger locator forms still required?
Despite the majority of European Union/Schengen Area countries lifting or easing some of their COVID-19 restrictions, some still continue to require travellers to complete the Passenger Locator Form.What is Advance Passenger Information in UK?
These documents are for air, sea and rail carriers that want to know how to meet their requirements under e-Borders, the UK's system of electronic border control. They give details of: passenger information that carriers must provide to e-Borders.Does jet2 require advanced passenger information?
Do I need to provide Advanced Passenger Information (API) before I fly? With a Jet2holidays package holiday we do not require any passport information prior to your departure. We will collect this information upon check in at the airport or if you choose to check in online.What forms do I need to fill out to travel to Spain?
It is mandatory to have the QR code that appears when completing the FCS or an EU DCC or EU Equivalent, which you must show when boarding your trip to Spain and at the health controls upon arrival in Spain.When should I fill out API?
Fill out your contact details before you travelFor flights to/from the UK, or flights to Europe from a country outside the Schengen territory, it is compulsory to fill out the API document (Advanced Passenger Information). This information is required by the governments of these countries before starting a journey.