What do I list for countries visited question in U.S customs Declaration form (U.S)

While reading about the customs declaration form I saw there is a question, "countries visited on this trip prior to U.S. arrival".

Do we have to mention all the countries I visited previously? for example, back in 2020, 2019, and 2018, I visited few European countries(Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, U.K, and France). Do I need to mention them?

I am flying from India to the U.S.A directly. What do I have to mention in the form? Only India or should I also mention the countries I have mentioned above?

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Best Answer

The answer is in the material you quoted:

countries visited on this trip prior to U.S. arrival

If you flew directly from your home country to the US, the answer to this question is "none".

Sometimes, when applying for visas and such, you have to list all your travel for as long as ten years. But this question is far more specific.

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How do I fill out a US Customs declaration form?

You must declare all items you purchased and are carrying with you upon return to the United States, including gifts for other people as well as items you bought for yourself. This includes duty-free items purchased in foreign countries, as well as any merchandise you intend to sell or use in your business.

What do you have to declare on customs form?

What Must I Declare?

Anything you bought (including from duty-free shops or on a ship or airplane)
Anything you inherited or received as a gift (you'll have to estimate the fair market price of the gift)
Anything you brought home for a friend.
Anything you plan to use or sell in your business.

What do I have to declare entering the US?

All travelers entering the U.S., including Global Entry members, must complete a declaration.

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