Enhanced Passenger Process (EPP)
EPP is a Customs & Border Protection (CBP) program that uses facial biometrics to verify identities of U.S. citizens by matching faces to images in passports that are held in the CBP’s database. The process is automated, which makes for speedy processing.
EPP is free and voluntary to use with no need to enroll. Those who choose to opt-out of EPP can opt for the standard screening process.
TSA PreCheck
The TSA PreCheck Traveler’s Program is a great option for anyone looking to save time at the airport. PreCheck provides low-risk travelers with a smoother experience through security passenger checkpoints.
At participating airlines and U.S. airports, enrolled members can access dedicated screening lanes and travel with ease with no need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets.
For those who are not enrolled yet, Orlando International Airport offers the public the opportunity to register for PreCheck through TSA approved partners.
Enrolling at the airport is even faster if travelers apply online beforehand, but you can also apply at any of the three CLEAR locations at MCO’s TSA checkpoints and enroll in five minutes or less. Most passengers receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) within three to five days, just in time for their return trip in many cases.
TSA PreCheck enrollment requires proof of identity, proof of citizenship, fingerprint and photo capture. There is an $85 application fee, which covers five years of participation if approved. The program is open to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.
It’s important to note that if there is no participating airport at your destination, TSA PreCheck will not be available.