Add Passenger Page (ACE and ACI eManifest): Difference between revisions

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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

A video tutorial on creating a passenger profile within BorderConnect.

The Add Passenger Page in BorderConnect eManifest software is used to create Passenger Profiles for individuals traveling on ACE or ACI eManifests. Passenger Profiles store personal details required by customs authorities and allow users to quickly assign passengers to future manifests without re entering information.

You can access the Add Passenger Page in several ways:

From the Manage Data menu by selecting Create Passenger
From the Passenger Search Page by clicking Create Passenger
From the ACE eManifest passenger assignment screen by selecting Create New Passenger

Page Controls

Button	Purpose
Save	Creates the Passenger Profile and opens the Passenger Details Page
Cancel	Discards all entered information and returns to the Passenger Search Page
Clear	Removes all entered values so new information can be entered

Add Passenger Information

This section captures the personal details required to identify each passenger for customs reporting.

File:Add-passenger-fields.png

Field	Description
First Name	Passenger’s legal first name as shown on travel documents
Middle Name or Initial	Optional middle name or initial
Last Name	Passenger’s legal last name
Gender	Selected from the dropdown menu
Date of Birth	Entered in mm/dd/yyyy format or selected from the calendar
Country of Citizenship	Citizenship shown on the travel document used at the border

Helpful Tips

Always match passenger names exactly to travel documents
For dual citizens, use the citizenship tied to the document being presented
Double check dates of birth to avoid manifest validation errors

What Happens After Saving

Once saved, the Passenger Profile becomes available for:

ACE eManifest passenger assignments
Future manifests without re entering information
Quick searching and editing from the Passenger Search Page

Summary

The Add Passenger Page simplifies passenger management by storing accurate travel information in reusable profiles. Keeping these records complete and consistent helps prevent border delays and data validation issues.

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 {{#ev:youtube|dKSSQW9IkxQ|960|center|A video tutorial on creating a passenger profile within BorderConnect.}}
-[[File:AddPassenger2.png|360px|thumb|right|Viewing the '''Add Passenger''' page]]The Add Passenger Page is a page in [https://borderconnect.com BorderConnect] eManifest software where the user enters the information to create a new Passenger Profile. It can be accessed in the following ways:
+[[File:AddPassenger2.png|360px|thumb|right|Viewing the Add Passenger page]]
-*From the Manage Data menu by clicking 'Create Passenger'.
-*From the [[Passenger Search Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Passenger Search Page]] by clicking the 'Create Passenger' button.
-*From the Add Passenger for ACE eManifest Page by clicking the 'Create New Passenger' button.
-;Save Button
+The '''Add Passenger Page''' in [https://borderconnect.com BorderConnect] eManifest software is used to create Passenger Profiles for individuals traveling on ACE or ACI eManifests. Passenger Profiles store personal details required by customs authorities and allow users to quickly assign passengers to future manifests without re entering information.
-:Saves currently entered information to a new Passenger Profile. Can only be used if all required fields have been filled out. Clicking on this button will create the Passenger Profile and bring the user to the [[Passenger Details Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Passenger Details Page]].
-;Cancel Button
-:Cancels the attempt to create a new Passenger Profile. Clicking on this button will disregard all entered data and bring the user to the [[Passenger Search Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Passenger Search Page]].
-;Clear Button
-:Clears all fields on the page so that the user may enter other data instead.</onlyinclude>
-== Add Passenger Section ==
+You can access the Add Passenger Page in several ways:
-In this section of the page the user can enter the basic Passenger Profile information. Please refer to the legend at the bottom of the page for guidance on which fields are required.
+* From the '''Manage Data''' menu by selecting '''Create Passenger'''
+* From the [[Passenger Search Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Passenger Search Page]] by clicking '''Create Passenger'''
+* From the ACE eManifest passenger assignment screen by selecting '''Create New Passenger'''
-;First Name
+== Page Controls ==
-:Passenger's first name.
-;Middle Name or Initial
+{| class="wikitable"
-:Passenger's middle name or initial. This field is optional.
+! Button
+! Purpose
+|-
+| Save
+| Creates the Passenger Profile and opens the Passenger Details Page
+|-
+| Cancel
+| Discards all entered information and returns to the Passenger Search Page
+|-
+| Clear
+| Removes all entered values so new information can be entered
+|}
-;Last Name
+== Add Passenger Information ==
-:Passenger's last name.
-;Gender
+This section captures the personal details required to identify each passenger for customs reporting.
-:Passenger's gender. Can be selected using the drop down menu.
-;Date of Birth
+[[File:Add-passenger-fields.png|800px]]
-:Passenger's date of birth. Can be entered in the text field in the format mm/dd/yyyy or using the calendar tool.
-;Country of Citizenship
+{| class="wikitable"
-:Passenger's citizenship. Can be selected using the drop down menu. If the passenger is a dual citizen it is recommend to enter the citizenship that matches the documentation that will be presented at the border.
+! Field
+! Description
+|-
+| First Name
+| Passenger’s legal first name as shown on travel documents
+|-
+| Middle Name or Initial
+| Optional middle name or initial
+|-
+| Last Name
+| Passenger’s legal last name
+|-
+| Gender
+| Selected from the dropdown menu
+|-
+| Date of Birth
+| Entered in mm/dd/yyyy format or selected from the calendar
+|-
+| Country of Citizenship
+| Citizenship shown on the travel document used at the border
+|}
+== Helpful Tips ==
+* Always match passenger names exactly to travel documents
+* For dual citizens, use the citizenship tied to the document being presented
+* Double check dates of birth to avoid manifest validation errors
+== What Happens After Saving ==
+Once saved, the Passenger Profile becomes available for:
+* ACE eManifest passenger assignments
+* Future manifests without re entering information
+* Quick searching and editing from the Passenger Search Page
+== Summary ==
+The Add Passenger Page simplifies passenger management by storing accurate travel information in reusable profiles. Keeping these records complete and consistent helps prevent border delays and data validation issues.
 [[Category:BorderConnect Software User Guide]]