Ausreiseverfahren

1. Check-in (Online/Kiosk/Schalter)
2. Gepäckaufgabe
3. TSA security screening
4. Boarding

Empfohlene Ankunft: 3 Stunden vor Abflug für internationale Flüge.

⚠ No exit immigration. TSA PreCheck speeds up security for enrolled travelers.

• Online-/App-Check-in
• Selbstbedienungs-Kioske
• Gepäckaufgabe counters
• Traditional counter

Online-Check-in: 24h vor Abflug

Bargeld-Ausfuhrgrenze: Declare USD 10,000 or more (Currency and Monetary Instruments)

Export restrictions:

• Certain technology/software (export controls)
• Firearms without license
• Cultural artifacts from embargoed countries

⚠ TSA liquid rule: max 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container in carry-on.

• TSA screening: X-ray and advanced imaging (body scanner)
• Shoes must be removed (unless TSA PreCheck)
• Laptops and electronics removed from bags
• Liquids in 3-1-1 quart bag
• Belt removal
• Random pat-down and swab tests

Carry-on restrictions:

Liquids over 3.4oz (100ml), sharp objects, lighters in checked bags, power banks in checked bags.

⚠ TSA PreCheck members can keep shoes/belts on and laptops in bags.

Ausreisekontrolle: Keine formelle Ausreisekontrolle. CBP records departures via airline data.

Benötigte Dokumente: Passport and boarding pass (for airline). Return I-94W stub if applicable.

⚠ No exit interview or stamp. Surrender I-94 form if you received a paper one.

Ausreisesteuer: Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) included in ticket.

Betrag: Up to USD 4.50 per airport + other fees

Zahlung: Im Ticketpreis enthalten.

Duty-Free-Shopping: Duty-free shops at all major international airports (DFS, Dufry, etc.).

Beliebte Artikel: Liquor, cosmetics, perfume, electronics, designer brands.

⚠ US has no export VAT, so duty-free savings are mainly on liquor and tobacco.

Lounge-Verfügbarkeit: Numerous lounges at major airports (Centurion, United Club, Delta Sky Club, Admirals Club).

Priority Pass: Akzeptiert.

Zugangsoptionen: Priority Pass, credit card lounges (Amex Centurion, Capital One), Airline-Status, kostenpflichtiger Eintritt (USD 50-75).

• No exit immigration — just go through security and board.
• Return I-94 form if you received a paper one (rare now, mostly electronic).
• TSA PreCheck or Global Entry speeds up security significantly.
• Allow extra time at busy airports (LAX, JFK, ORD).