When you leave the United States, do you have to go through international customs?

Question

If so, what does it usually entail, and how long does this process usually take?

Answer 1

No, the U.S. doesn't care about what you take out of the country, only what you bring in.

You more than likely will have to go through customs at your destination, and on your re-entry back into the states.

Answer 2

yes when you are entering another counrty they check your bags and when you come back they check them again.

Answer 3

First of all you need a passport and that means you need a birth certificate and lots of other things.

This is all before you even think about leaving.  Then you go through all kinds of stuff at the border.  So know it is not easy.

Answer 4

You don't have to do it for the United States but you have to do it for the country you are entering.

Answer 5

you need a passport fist of all but the time and thoroughness depends on the country you are visiting