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Clear immigration in DUB when not flying direct to US?

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  • 28-09-2012 12:34pm
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    Manuel
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭


    Hi,
    If I'm flying to the US from Dublin, but not direct (say via AMS), can I still clear immigration in Dublin, like if I was flying direct?
    Thanks,
    /M.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,404 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    I suspect not, as you may also be clearing customs and agricultural inspections. You may even be going from the wrong terminal.


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    Savman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,323 ✭✭✭Savman


    The answer is No.


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    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,438 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Not a chance. As Victor says above, there's more than just immigration, they also ask if you're carrying any fruit, meat or veg. on behalf of the US Dept. of Ag.

    As soon as you clear the US officials in Dublin you are effectively quarantined and kept separate from other passengers not flying direct to the US so travelling to a non-US airport is not an option.

    There are options for expedited clearance if coming from certain airports and you have registered for the Trusted Traveller Program, check out this official US CBP website http://www.globalentry.gov/


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    SHOVELLER
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    If you can fly direct. I had a 2.5 hour wait at immigration in Kennedy last week!


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    coylemj
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    SHOVELLER wrote: »
    If you can, fly direct. I had a 2.5 hour wait at immigration in Kennedy last week!

    Tweet that to @DublinAirport, they'd love to hear it.

    BTW, I inserted a comma in your quote. I hope you don't mind but it does make it more readable on the first scan.


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    SHOVELLER
    Registered Users Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭SHOVELLER


    coylemj wrote: »
    Tweet that to @DublinAirport, they'd love to hear it.

    BTW, I inserted a comma in your quote. I hope you don't mind but it does make it more readable on the first scan.

    Thank you for being so pedantic. Twitter:D


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