What is the purpose of Tsa Forms 2811 & 2812?
TSA Form 2811 is a TSA security questionnaire and form. What's in it?
The first page asks a series of questions about the person (e.g., gender, relationship, age, marital status, etc.). The second page covers physical characteristics (e.g., skin color, nose, hair, height, weight, eye size, height, etc.), and the third page goes into detail about the individual's employment (e.g., how many employees do you have, where does your office are located, what is the job title, etc.). The fourth and fifth pages include a list of recent travel and/or personal expenses (e.g., how much did you spend in restaurants, hotel, and car rentals, etc.), and the sixth and seventh pages are used to verify the information. It contains a question asking if the individual has had recent negative interactions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents or if there are any pending requests by Border Patrol of personal information.
The sixth page includes a list of items to examine during a physical examination (e.g., fingerprints, facepalm, iris scans, ear scans).
The seventh page goes into detail about the individual's employment (e.g., the business the individual owns, which occupation, what's your work location, what type of job is it?), and includes a list of recent events (e.g., whether the employee has recently had a negative interaction, were there any pending demands or requests by CBP agents, and what was the reason). The final page asks about recent trips taken for business or pleasure.
The 8th and final page uses the information to complete Form I-214, Travel History, and, once completed, sends the completed form back to a CBP agent to be processed and/or processed to be entered on the individual's Form I-94, Employment Eligibility Verification.
What are the benefits of getting the form in advance?
If you are asked to complete the TSA forms earlier in the application process than you have the appropriate documentation, you need to submit it to the TSA earlier than the deadline to be considered as a “safe traveler.” For U.S. citizens, this is usually two weeks prior to applying. You should submit the form as soon as you can, and be as specific as possible. For example, if you need to complete forms by a certain date, give the agent the specific date.
Who should complete Tsa Forms 2811 & 2812?
The TSA prescribes the following procedures for the clearance of travelers:
Travelers who are:
Covered by an air carrier ticket
Travelers who enter the United States without obtaining approval
Travelers who will be traveling to the United States from the U.S. Territories
Travelers who have overstayed their authorized stay
Travelers who are traveling on a U.S.-issued passport
Travelers traveling to the U.S. from Mexico
Travelers who are on a passport issued by a country other than the United States of America
Travelers who are under the age of 21
Pending travel to the United States by U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens of the U.S. who are traveling to perform military service
Travelers entering the United States on a return ticket
Travelers traveling with a diplomatic passport from a U.S. diplomatic mission to Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia or Yemen or a U.S. State Department official and traveling by air
Travelers who are not a resident of one of the above countries
Travelers who are returning to the United States from another country where, the traveler has a previous transit through the United States
Travelers who have been issued a Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record for arrival at or departure from the United States, and
Travelers who are traveling with an air carrier ticket issued by one of the following countries:
American Samoa
Barbados
Belize
French Polynesia
Guatemala
Haiti
Jamaica
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Monaco
Puerto Rico
South of the equator
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela
Virgin Islands (U.S. and Canadian Territories)
Vietnam (other than French Polynesia)
Travelers under 16 traveling within the U.S.
Travelers over 16 traveling within the U.S.
Travelers who are not a U.S. citizen and are accompanying an infant, a child, a parent, a spouse, a brother or sister of a U.S. citizen, or a relative with whom the traveler has an existing visa,
Travelers under 18 traveling to the U.S. under the condition the traveler has an existing U.S.
When do I need to complete Tsa Forms 2811 & 2812?
Forms 2811:
Upon arrival
On arrival day
One year after application
How much is Form 2811?
40 for the first passenger, 20 for each additional passenger.
If the second passenger is an authorized representative of a U.S. government agency, the form will be discounted by 25 percent to 20.
Form 2812:
At the airport
One year after application
What if my application is approved but not the ticket?
You will be eligible to purchase a travel pass for the same itinerary at the same time you apply for your ticket.
Are there any additional questions I need to answer on Form 2811/2812?
Yes. You will want to answer questions related to the U.S. Government, its law enforcement and security agencies (e.g. FBI, TSA), local law enforcement, local and state and federal government agencies.
Please contact the following people, including their names and e-mail address:
U.S. Government Law Enforcement
E.O. 12553
SUBJ: Re-application for travel
E.O. 13382
Subj: Re-application for flight
U.S. Government Security
TSA's Office of Inspector General
The U.S. Government does not allow travelers to bring firearms or firearm components on board commercial carriers as prohibited by the Transportation Security Administration. For full details on firearms and firearm components on aircraft, please visit the TSA website.
You can ask the screening officer at the airport for guidance if you have additional questions while traveling with your firearm; however, you must provide a form of identification showing your firearms rights in writing (e.g. a driver's license or passport). Failure to provide a form of identification may delay your screening. You may also contact TSA in person at any TSA passenger screening location.
How do I re-apply for my ticket when my travel pass has expired?
If you are traveling to the United States next month, and you have not been selected for a new flight, and you cannot travel within the next month due to some circumstance, such as a trip or a medical emergency, and you still have your travel pass, you can request a refund through the airport ticket office.
Can I create my own Tsa Forms 2811 & 2812?
You may create your own TSA Forms 2811 & 2812 if your name, Social Security number, address, and/or date of birth matches our data. You may also ask for assistance by filling out and submitting an online form or calling the Call Center at to initiate a file based on our information.
Where can I get assistance with my online travel document applications?
You may obtain assistance by phone at or by filling out and submitting an online application. If you need assistance during the submission of a Form 2811 or 2812 please call your Regional Support Center directly at or depending on which form you have submitted. If the call center cannot assist you directly please email your request to the Call Center team at [email protected].
Can I find out more about the National Security Entry-Exit Registration Program?
Please visit for more information.
What should I do with Tsa Forms 2811 & 2812 when it’s complete?
This is a common question, and it is a perfect question, in the sense of “What do you do with a completed TSA Form 2811 and 2812?” It is also a real mystery.
There are probably a lot of things to consider when this form is completed. First thing is, the only way to keep your name off of a TSA Form 2811 or 2812 is to sign that form and to sign the back of the form. It is important to remember that any additional information on the Form 2811 or the 2812 is the responsibility of the individual filling out the Form. That includes your name, address, date of birth, marital status, Social Security Number, fingerprints, pictures, and so forth. So, make sure you take the time to sign anything you may have written, either as a signature line, as an additional note or just to the back of the form, so that you are not writing your names on the document.
Finally, in addition to signing Form 2811 and Form 2812, you may have to provide some additional information in some other form. In fact, there are a number of things in a TSA Form 2811 or 2812 that are not required to be filled out until AFTER the TSA Form has been signed and the TSA Photo has been taken.
The number one thing that you need to be concerned about when completing your Form 2811 or 2812 is making sure your name is printed in exactly the same place as you print it on the front of the form. If your name is printed in a different place on the front of Form 2811 or 2812, do not fill out another Form 2811 or 2812. You can get Form 2811 or 2812, but you have to go sign another Form 2811 or 2812, and you have to go sign a Form 2811 or 2812, and you have to sign a form that says in the box for your name, your name is John Smith not John Jones. So if you are doing that, put your signature in the box and put your name in the box just like you normally would.
But, if you have another copy of that form, and you want to fill both Forms for your own convenience, make sure they are filled in the same place.
How do I get my Tsa Forms 2811 & 2812?
Download the Forms at the link above. There is no cost to you.
What forms do I use with the TSA Forms?
Please see the TSA Form page for form information.
Do I need to use the same form for all types of baggage and/or check-in?
No, you need a TSA Form in order to enter the airport.
What documents do I need to print the TSA Forms?
You will need the following:
A completed TSA Form (Form 2811),
Copy of your valid boarding pass, such as your boarding pass or boarding pass confirmation,
, such as your boarding pass or boarding pass confirmation, A copy of your valid passport,
a copy of your valid state issued photo identification (driver's license or passport), including a passport holder, visa, or citizenship card, and
, including a passport holder, visa, or citizenship card, and Your passport or driving license should bear the stamp of the place where it was issued. You are responsible for this information. See U.S. passport stamps.
If there are any other documents that you are not sure about, call the TSA Passport Center at for assistance.
What if my TSA Form expires and is not current?
If your TSA Form is expired, an expired TSA Form must be replaced using the TSA Form Replacement Form (PDF) and include the completed parts, not just the page(s) that need corrections. Visit the TSA Forms page for complete instructions.
What if some information is incorrect?
You may fax the completed TSA Form(s) and the corrections (or clarifications) form (PDF) to your contact at the Office of Government Relations, Center for Immigration Studies, Room 742, 1858 U.S. Courthouse Road, 8TH Floor, Washington, DC 20001.
If you have any questions about the TSA forms, visit or call the TSA Passport Center at (domestic) or (international).
How long does it take for my complete TSA Forms to be returned to me?
Please return the completed TSA Forms to the Office of Government Relations, Center for Immigration Studies, Room 742, 1858 U.S. Courthouse Road, 8TH Floor, Washington, DC 20001.
What documents do I need to attach to my Tsa Forms 2811 & 2812?
What documents do I need to attach to my TSA Forms 2950, 2980, 3120 & 3127?
What documents do I need to attach to my TSA Forms 2951, 2986 or 2987?
What documents do I need to attach to my TSA Form 3031(a) or Form 3031(c)?
What Documents does TSA require me to attach to my TSA Forms 3040, 3041 & 3041(a) or 3041(b) or 3041(c) for Electronic Devices?
What documents do I need to attach to my TSA Form 3040, 3041 or 3041(a)?
What documents do I need to attach to my TSA Form 3120 & Form 3128?
What documents do I need to attach to my TSA Form 3040, 3041 or 3041(a)?
What documents do I need to attach to my TSA Form 3120, 3132 or 3133?
What documents do I need to attach to my TSA Form 3120, 3132 or 3133?
Do I need to submit original and copy copies of my I-9 or other forms with my TSA Form 6033?
What documents do I need to attach to my TSA Form 6033?
What is my required form of identification?
What documents is TSA asking me to fax?
What documents do TSA require me to submit in advance of my flight?
Am I required to bring my original and copy passport or other ID with me on my flight?
What documents do I need to bring with me on my flight?
What documents do I need to bring with me on my flight?
What documents does TSA require me to bring with me on my flight?
What documents does TSA require me to bring with me on my flight?
What are the requirements and requirements of my flight attendant job type?
Do I need to bring my proof of insurance with me on my flight? When I travel overseas? If I travel when I am an international traveler, is this considered a domestic flight or an international flight?
Am I required to have my health insurance if I go overseas?
Do I need my health insurance on my flight? If I travel when I am an international traveler, is this considered a domestic flight or an international flight?
Do other international travelers need to carry a health insurance card with them?
Should.
What are the different types of Tsa Forms 2811 & 2812?
How many airlines have these forms? Can I obtain one on my own?
TSA Form 2811 is a general-purpose form. It documents that, regardless of the airline the passenger is boarding with, the person has in his possession valid passport containing full valid U.S. Department of State-issued photo copy.
TSA Form 2812 is a travel alert form used by the U.S. Department of State to notify airlines of persons known or suspected as having connections to terrorism. TIAA-CREF is the lead sponsor organization of this form. It is usually issued by an authorized issuing TSA office.
How do I obtain and return a passport to TSA?
TSA recommends that travelers keep their passport in their possession until they return to the United States as otherwise they are subject to being barred from the country. Passengers may return a U.S.-issued passport to TSA before or directly after travelling. For information about how to make a reservation, or for additional information about the Department of State's travel alert system, refer to the U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories page at.
Can I carry additional weapons under TSA regulations?
Possession or carrying of weapons in the U.S. carries a risk of arrest. A person is generally considered to be in possession of a “firearm” if they possess one in their physical possession on board an aircraft. These weapons include handguns (including .22 rimfire rifle), rifles, shotguns (including center fire shotguns and center fire rifles), air guns, and other firearms that can be reloaded with ammunition or have a detachable magazine. Firearms are generally not permitted in cabins or in a checked bag.
TSA considers the following firearms to be firearms for purposes of this regulation:
Handguns (including .22 rimfire rifle)
Rifle, shotgun or air rifle with a detachable magazine
Case with handgun; and
Firing device with an ammunition magazine
Can I pack an unloaded pistol in a checked bag or carry a pistol with me in my checked bag?
No. Pregnant women, children under age 12, and individuals with disabilities must not take firearms aboard aircraft.
How many people fill out Tsa Forms 2811 & 2812 each year?
The number is unknown. It is estimated that about 500,000 people are employed by the TSA (U.S. Transportation Security Administration) to screen passengers for weapons, explosives and contraband. If you wonder why so many “suspects” are not questioned, look for questions and answers that allow the TSA to use their power.
This page contains links to TSA Forms 2811 & 2812 and lists that they ask for from you.
Many people have their bags X-rayed when they are leaving the terminal, so they can see their valuables. This is called “Post-traumatic Imaging”. This technology is not effective in “laser” technology.
It is your right as an American not to answer any questions your government asks you.
The United States, the country “liberty's”, motto is freedom. There has been no mention of liberty in any of the Constitution that was written.
Sixty-seven percent of U.S. Senators are members of the military. This is why they get paid so much more.
The word “treason” means “lawless action”.
Treason is defined as following the statutes of a government.
In a document called, The Bill of Rights, the first two amendments of the U.S. Constitution are written in the following sentence: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
The two amendments to the Constitution are the very people who gave the Constitution to the United States. They gave that document to the citizens who demanded that Congress honor this document. These laws were passed in the 19th century. The U.S. Bill of Rights was put in place in 1791. They were passed by the people who gave the Republic to the people who demanded that the United States honor the Bill of Rights.
The U.S. Constitution was declared unconstitutional in 1787 when the Second Article of the Constitution was written. The Second Amendment was included to protect the right to keep and bear arms. This did not include the right to own handguns. This constitutional claim was challenged. The Supreme Court ruled in the landmark case Heller v. District of Columbia that the Second Amendment did not give the U.S. government the power to ban private gun ownership.
Is there a due date for Tsa Forms 2811 & 2812?
Yes, the due date is two (2) weeks prior to the date you submit the form.
Is Form 2812(a) and Form 2811 available for use in conjunction with other forms?
Yes, if you have already submitted a TSA form to the Department, you can use it with any other TSA forms.
What is a security line?
A security line is a walkway that is placed above the boarding area. It provides an area to visually inspect individuals while screening them through metal detectors, cameras, and a facial imaging device.
What does the security line look like at the gate?
The line begins at the checkpoint gate area and extends for approximately 100 yards prior to the boarding area. Individuals must walk a straight line at the security checkpoint.
What happens during the screening process at a TSA checkpoint?
The TSA uses highly-advanced machines to detect specific prohibited items, such as guns, knives, and explosive materials. These items are randomly selected and subjected to a visual inspection by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). While the individual undergoes this visual inspection, they will be asked to remove their shoes and belts inside the bag. After placing bags through metal detectors, all bags are then subjected to a full body scanning machine.
What is the difference between a visual inspection and a physical search, and why does it happen?
A visual inspection is required to ensure each individual at a TSA checkpoint undergoes an inspection that is as minimal as possible. The TSA visual inspection is conducted in an area separate from the metal detector and involves a computer application that displays a picture of the individual's body, as well as their hands, feet, face, and back.
What is a full body scan?
The TSA uses a full body scanner to determine whether an individual is carrying a prohibited item. The TSA does not specify how long these machines take to scan. During the course of the scan, a small electrical device scans the individual's body and back. If the electrical response indicates the individual is wearing a prohibited item, the TSA staff will check the individuals' bag. If the person's bag contains a banned item, the TSA staff will ask them to leave the checkpoint without screening on their own. If, after the individual leaves on their own, the TSA staff has not found the prohibited item, the individual should be directed back to the checkpoint.