docmont Posted March 21, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Do we go though US customs in Dublin airport instead of when landing in USA? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogLover Posted March 21, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Yes. Dublin has Pre Clearance so you will clear in Ireland prior to departure. A wonderful time-saver for connections once in the US ... no need to pick up baggage! https://www.dublinairport.com/at-the-airport/passenger-information/us-preclearance-facility Safe Travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted March 22, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Do we go though US customs in Dublin airport instead of when landing in USA? Yes. Dublin has Pre Clearance so you will clear in Ireland prior to departure.More importantly for time-saving, you will also clear US immigration in Dublin. That, rather than customs, is usually the real time-waster if you have to clear in the conventional way after arriving in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted March 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 22, 2018 and if you have Global Entry you will be processed even quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2gonow Posted March 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 22, 2018 What is this “pre clearance”? You don’t have to show passport at jfk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 22, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 22, 2018 What is this “pre clearance”?You don’t have to show passport at jfk? A quick search: https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/operations/preclearance Pre-clearence is a procedure where you meet your Immigration and Customs requirements at an airport outside the US. There are about 15 such airports. The flight to the US thus becomes a domestic flight. No, you wouldn't be showing your passport at JFK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korimako Posted March 22, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 22, 2018 A quick search: https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/operations/preclearance Pre-clearence is a procedure where you meet your Immigration and Customs requirements at an airport outside the US. There are about 15 such airports. The flight to the US thus becomes a domestic flight. No, you wouldn't be showing your passport at JFK. I can vouch personally for this. As non-US citizens, we flew Dublin to Boston and had all the security and immigration done before departing Dublin. As it is then considered a domestic flight, on arrival at Logan, we just collected our bags and exited the airport. Presumably the same applies at JFK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted March 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Remember though, that as the flight is classed as a domestic flight, there is no 'duty free' sold on board (U.S. customs requirement). so make your purchases in Dublin Duty Free before boarding (but after clearing the initial security check). The secondary security check (for US Preclearance) is ok with liquids over 100ml (ie. bottles of liquor!) so you can buy in the Duty Free shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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