Requirements for flights to and from India, UK and USA
Advanced Passenger Information
For security reasons, several countries have introduced the Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS) for international travellers. This means that before undertaking international travel, travellers must provide the airline with certain details about themselves, their itinerary, and where they will be staying in their destination country. The airline passes this information on to the authorities of APIS countries.
Important notice: prior to departure
Airlines are bound by law to transmit certain passenger information (referred to as APIS) prior to departure for all flights to and from the
If there is no possibility to use online check in, you can complete your details at the airport. You can download the API-form prior to departure.
APIS applies to travel to and transfers in the following countries:
To prevent unnecessary delays at airports, we recommend that you complete these details online, prior to your departure. The following airlines offer you the option of completing the APIS details online:
- Air Canada
- British Airways (same procedure as Check in Online)
- Continental Airlines (same procedure as Check in Online)
- Finnair
- Lufthansa
- SAS
- Swiss
- United Airlines (same procedure as Check in Online)

