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Advanced Passenger Information (API)

What’s Advanced Passenger Information (API)?

You need to provide passport information before your flight. This is called Advance Passenger Information. The border control and security authorities in your destination country need these details to check passenger identities before arrival.

You must provide this information as part of your booking. You can add your passport details anytime after booking through your booking management area.

Flying with another airline?

If another airline operates your flight, provide your passport information directly to them. Check Manage My Booking to find out which airline you're flying with and your airline booking reference.

We recommend downloading your airline's app or visiting their website for instructions on how to add your passport information.

Your data is secure

TUI follows UK and EU data protection laws. Your passport information is only sent to authorised government agencies through a secure network up to 72 hours before departure. We store this information to meet legal requirements, then delete it.

More questions about Advanced Passenger Information (API)

  • Do I need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?

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  • Do I need any additional information for my API if I’m travelling to the USA?

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  • Do I need ETIAS to travel to Europe?

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  • I hold dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) in UK and another country. What documents do I need to travel?

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  • I’m travelling on a non-UK passport and have a UK immigration status, what do I need to do before I travel?

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  • I’ve received a message to say that you couldn’t validate my travel documents – what does this mean?

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  • My birthday is on a leap year, so how do I go about entering my API details?

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  • What’s EES and what does it mean to me?

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