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pcdb

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17. You also don't need a burner phone

Reply to markpkessinger (Reply #12)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 05:41 PM

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I travel internationally a lot. No one will hassle you about your phone unless you have a warrant for Epstein-like crimes. Going through immigration is no different than it was during the Biden years.

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Seeking some advice/input regarding international travel [View all] markpkessinger Monday OP

I would take a burner phone n/t SickOfTheOnePct Monday #1

Hadn't thought of that . . . markpkessinger Monday #2

I should add . . . markpkessinger Monday #3

Lovely story & pics! My son recently returned, after Quakerfriend Monday #4

I've had this same concern about problems returning to the US. Lonestarblue Monday #5

Interesting question as to re-entry through a blue versus red state . . . markpkessinger Monday #14

I don't think any of us know for sure what they will do but cally Monday #6

I did the same, and I second your Global Entry recommendation LearnedHand Monday #9

Mail your phone there and back, and use a burner phone during the actual travel. Think. Again. Monday #7

We re-entered the country in Houston in June - Ms. Toad Monday #8

same happened to me when I entered the US in Miami gopiscrap Monday #11

I'll be re-entering in Dallas . . . markpkessinger Monday #13

No to burner phone csusan Monday #10

Thanks! markpkessinger Monday #12

You also don't need a burner phone pcdb Monday #17

Sounds like a great trip! yardwork Monday #15

Since that photo in my OP from 2018 . . . markpkessinger Monday #16

If you are really concerned Lurker Deluxe Monday #18