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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Within the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or CBP, protects our nation’s borders from terrorism, human and drug smuggling, illegal migration, and agricultural pests while simultaneously facilitating the flow of legitimate travel and trade.
As the nation’s single unified border agency, CBP’s mission is vitally important for the protection of the American people and the national economy. Nearly 52,000 CBP employees work in a variety of ways to secure the nation’s borders both at and between the official ports of entry and also to extend our zone of security. Employees continually incorporate the core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity into their actions. “U.S. Customs and Border Protection has accomplished a lot to secure our borders, but there is much more we are doing. We understand that as America’s frontline, the security of a nation rests on our shoulders. We have learned the lessons of 9/11 and are working day and night to make America safer and more secure,” stated former Commissioner Robert C. Bonner.
The CBP office in Rome serves Italy and the surrounding countries in the Mediterranean and Middle East.
CBP Mission
We are the guardians of our Nation's borders.
We are America's frontline.
We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders.
We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror.
We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our Nation's economic security through lawful international trade and travel.
We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity and professionalism.
CBP Core Values
Vigilance is how we ensure the safety of all Americans. We are continuously watchful and alert to deter, detect and prevent threats to our Nation. We demonstrate courage and valor in the protection of our Nation.
Service to Country is embodied in the work we do. We are dedicated to defending and upholding the Constitution of the United States. The American people have entrusted us to protect the homeland and defend liberty.
Integrity is our cornerstone. We are guided by the highest ethical and moral principles. Our actions bring honor to ourselves and our agency.
Travel Advisory: Delays Due to Icelandic Volcano Eruption
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NOTICE
As of January 12, 2009, a valid ESTA approval is required for all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to travel to the United States. VWP travelers who have not obtained approval through ESTA should expect to be denied boarding on any air carrier bound for the United States.
Travelers are advised to use the official U.S. government website to file an ESTA application and to avoid 3 rd party websites. Unauthorized third- parties have established web sites, which charge visitors seeking to travel to the United States under the VWP for information about ESTA and for submitting ESTA applications to DHS on behalf of the traveler. These businesses and web sites are not endorsed by, associated with, or affiliated in any way with DHS or the US government. Use of a private service to apply for travel authorization via ESTA will not expedite the granting of approval. If you discover fraud in the future based on this interaction with these websites, then you may wish to file a police report/denuncia on-line with the Italian Postal and Communications Police at the following link : https://www.denunceviaweb.poliziadistato.it/polposta/ .
The ESTA website is available in 16 languages and includes a help section that provides additional information for VWP travelers to guide them through the application process. Additional information about ESTA may be found at http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/business_pleasure/vwp/vwp.xml. Registration with ESTA can be made directly at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov .
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