Questions tagged [pre-clearance]
A form of juxtaposed border control, where you clear customs and immigration before departing.
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Traveling from Canada to Australia with a layover in New Zealand. Will I go through AUS customs in New Zealand?
I'm a Canadian citizen traveling from YYC to MEL with 2 layovers one in LAX and one in AKL. In Canada when we travel to the states we do US customs/immigration in Canada because that section of the ...
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At Dublin airport, is preclearance available for flights to Canada, or just to the USA?
As an EU citizen I have a Canadian ETA. I am travelling to Canada from Dublin airport. There is US preclearance; is it also for travel to Canada or only for the US?
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Can you enter US preclearance at YVR, have your US NEXUS interview, then leave the airport?
Presumably yes, but I'm wondering on any risks I'd be taking on by doing so?
I am a Seattle based green card holder, and unable to get a NEXUS interview appointment before my global entry expires.
I'm ...
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Does any airport in the USA have a Canadian preclearance for traveler from USA to Canada?
Travelers to the USA from Canada are precleared while STILL in Canada if they are departing from these Canadian airports.
Is there currently (or will there be) any US Airports with Canadian ...
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Pre-clearance in Dublin available on Aer Lingus EDI - DUB - SFO flight?
Can I use US Pre-clearance in Dublin if my flight originates in Edinburgh, has a layover in Dublin and ends in San Francisco on Aer Lingus?
Basically, Dublín is my transiting airport
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Why am I getting weird security questions with CLEAR?
A couple of times airport staff in SF/NY have tried to enroll me in CLEAR. I'm on a visa (O1), but I have a California ID card, so I should be eligible. That's at least what the staff has told me ...
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Can a Canadian national resident in the US use the Mobile Passport Control app to travel to the US?
I am a Canadian national and resident in the US (a Green Card holder).
I am unsure if I can use the new Mobile Passport Control (MPC) App for processing at US preclearance at Toronto Pearson or at US ...
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When flying from Preclearance airports to the US, do airlines validate your visa before letting you talk to Preclearance agents?
Normally when you fly to the US from other countries there's extensive checks of your visa by airline personnel. However Preclearance airports are somewhat special because there's CBP agents right ...
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International connection at Seattle-Tacoma airport
I am flying from Vancouver to Seattle, then Seattle to Tokyo-Narita, with Delta connection in single ticket.
I would like to confirm if my understandings for this connection are correct or not.
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Bringing hiking shoes with dirt/soil to the US?
I'm soon travelling from Europe to the USA and I'm bringing hiking and running shoes with dirt on them (originating only from the EU and not from any farms). I have already thoroughly cleaned them, ...
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Can I buy alcohol in duty free in Belgium and take it in my carry-on luggage through TSA check in Dublin?
I'm soon taking a flight from Brussels to San Francisco with Aer Lingus via the US preclearance in Dublin. I have read elsewhere that it's ok to buy alcohol in duty free shops in Dublin if they are in ...
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Where to declare goods when using Global Entry in US preclearance at Dublin?
I recently took a flight from Dublin (DUB) to the US, and so I went through US immigration and customs preclearance in Dublin. I have Global Entry and used the automated kiosk. I realized afterwards ...
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Is a 54 minute layover in Chicago O’Hare in December with a child enough?
In December 2019, my family and I are flying from Winnipeg, MB Canada to West Palm Beach, Florida, through Chicago. On the flight down we have a 1.5 hour layover in Chicago. Scary but I think doable....
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Clearing US custom at Toronto Pearson YYZ at 5am?
According to here the US Customs service at Toronto Pearson YYZ only opens at 6 am. Nevertheless, Air Canada has flights at 6+ am to New York. In that case, how could you clear the border and board ...
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US Preclearance at Dublin airport before transit in Canada
My husband and I (US citizens) will be flying Dublin - YUL - Chicago ORD next month. Can we use the preclearance in Dublin for customs? The last time we went through Montreal the customs area was so ...
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Pre-clearance and Baggage
I will be travelling from Lahore to Abu Dhabi to Rome to Dallas to Manhattan KS. The flights are booked in a single ticket with my airline changing from Etihad to American Airlines in Rome. I wanted ...
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I just entered the USA without passport control at Atlanta airport
I'm a Canadian NEXUS holder, and I landed at Atlanta airport earlier this morning on a Delta flight. Exiting from the plane, the security (or an airport worker) guided me to an exit through the hall. ...
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Checking baggage through to final destination, Canada to US?
I'm a Canadian citizen, traveling from Canada to the US. I have a 5-hour layover in Toronto where I will continue to Minneapolis. Will I need to claim my baggage to take it through customs at YYZ? If ...
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Arriving in Atlanta after US Preclearance in Dublin. Will I go through TSA security in Atlanta to transfer to a connecting flight?
For my specific flights, I'm flying out of Dublin (Terminal 2) which has US customs pre-clearance. I arrive in Atlanta before connecting to San Francisco. I'd like to shop at the duty free store in ...
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Going Amsterdam to Miami via Toronto. Do bags go thru to MIA?
I am going from Amsterdam to Miami via Toronto. Do bags go thru to MIA?
Or do I also do customs in Canada ?
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Embassy background check [closed]
Can Regional security officer(work at embassies) ask the host government for privat informations that are only allowed for judge's and law enforcement agencies about a candidate for a background ...
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If I am interviewed by US immigration in Canada, will I be interviewed again when I arrive in the US?
I am heading to Dallas from Canada right now. I was already interviewed by US immigration and received a visa stamp too.
Am I going to be interviewed again in Dallas?
I would like to know because of ...
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Transit time for UK citizens flying into Toronto and on to USA
I am a UK citizen flying into Toronto, arriving 4pm in summer and flying onto SAN Fran leaving at 7pm. Is this enough time to clear Canada immigration and catch the forward flight? Would I also need ...
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Pre-clearance and federal shut down [duplicate]
Does anyone know how pre-clearance facilities at airports like Abu Dhabi are affected during US government shut downs? Still worth booking to go through those facilities in the next few days?
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Does US preclearance in Toronto have a dedicated lane for diplomats?
In large US airports, the passport inspection hall includes a dedicated desk for diplomats, A visas, and G visas, sometimes including active duty military.
I did not see any such facility in Montreal ...
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Travelling from DEL - YVR - LAX on Air Canada. I have a 1 hour 40 min layover. Enough Time? Pre-clearance?
The flight lands at YVR 07:00 and takes off at 08:40. Do I need to take my check-in baggage out, go through pre-clearance and, check it back in? If so, would there be enough time? Would welcome any ...
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Travelling from Austria to USA via Toronto: is my connection time enough?
I will travel from Vienna, Austria to the US via YYZ Toronto Pearson International. I am an Austrian citizen with a J-1 visa. I only have a 1-hour-45-minute layover in Toronto. Is this too short? ...
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USCBP Protocol In Preclearance Airports
If someone with an outstanding warrant in the USA attempted to fly to a US destination from a Canadian airport with pre-clearance capabilities (i.e. passengers are screened for admissibility to the ...
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47 minute layover at Newark, is this doable?
Searching for flights from Aruba to Ottawa, Canada using Expedia.com I run into this gem:
Is this doable?
Also, I read somewhere you could do US Immigration in Aruba, is this correct? (This ...
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Baggage claim during connecting flights
I'll be travelling next week with the following itinerary:
Flight #1: Lahore (LHE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Flight #2: Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago (ORD).
Flight #3: Chicago (ORD) to Manhattan (MHK).
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Pre-clearance in Abu Dhabi or Dublin
So I'm flying from Indonesia to Boston USA (flight route: Jakarta - Abu Dhabi - Dublin - Boston)
Since both airports in Abu Dhabi and Dublin provide the pre-clearance service, how do I know in which ...
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Pre-clearance process in AUH or DUB
I'm flying from Indonesia to Boston, USA (flight route: CGK-AUH-DUB-BOS). Since both airports in AUH and DUB provide the pre-clearance service, how do I know in which airport I should go through the ...
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Is 1h55m layover time enough for US pre clearance at Abu Dhabi?
I was about to book a Etihad flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to San Jose CA (SJC). The flight has a layover at Abu Dhabi for 1hr 55m. Arrival is at terminal 1 and connecting flight will be at terminal 3. ...
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Question on transit in the US
I am in the US now on a B1. I plan to travel to Canada for few days and have a flight back to India via NY.
Will there be any problem for me during my transit in the US?
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After passing through US customs at YVR can you get back out?
My wife and I went through US customs at YVR and soon realized that we couldn't get to the aquarium. Is there a way to leave once passing through customs?
I have a 6 hour wait until my next flight.
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Is your luggage automatically transferred to the next flight if you enter the US on a precleared flight?
I know that generally speaking everyone traveling to the US from abroad have to pick up their luggage, go through customs with it, and then check it in again for their next flight. But is this also ...
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How does US preclearance work in Dublin?
I am traveling to LAX, and I thought about flying from Dublin, because it has a preclearance station.
This station will give me an immigration and customs clearance, so when I arrive at LAX, I will ...
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1.5hr connecting flight in Toronto
I'm traveling from PDX to TLV roundtrip from June to August this summer and ended up on some 3rd party airfare sites. I found the above fare on Cheapoair and have a few questions.
Is the 1.5hr ...
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Canada to USA customs preclearance and fruits/vegetables
As an European citizen living in Canada, I am going to fly from Montreal (YUL) to the USA (SFO).
I was planning to bring a sandwich (with tomato, lettuce...) and some fruit to eat on the plane.
When ...
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Is US pre-clearance avaiable for Ethiopian Airlines at Dublin Airport?
I will be travelling to Los Angeles in a few weeks using Ethiopian airlines and would like to know whether I can avail of the pre-clearance service.
The answers I've gotten so far are confusing as ...
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Transiting through Montreal on flight from France to Chicago
Two friends are coming to visit this weekend. They chose to fly CDG - YUL - ORD. I have never transited through Canada. I have flown back and forth to Canada many times and I know that US immigration ...
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Toronto to Portland via Calgary - where to go through border security?
I just booked an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Portland via Calgary. My layover in Calgary is 2 hours. I wonder if I'll be going through Customs and Border security in Toronto or in Calgary? It ...
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US Preclearance time at Abu Dhabi - (AUH - MAN - ORD)
This is my first time going to US. I going to book a ticket in Etihad airlines traveling from Chennai to Chicago with layovers at Abu Dhabi (2 hours 20 minutes transit time) and Manchester. My ...
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Re: TSA Precheck. Does this apply to international flights?
I am American. I will be traveling from Shanghai back to the US. Can I get TSA Precheck while abroad?
My 1-year-old son is also American. Same situation and question. My wife is Chinese. Same ...
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Regarding how many hour we can access pre clearance at Dublin?
I am travelling via Dublin ( Birmingham U.K. To Dublin and finally to Newark (USA). I have a booking for the lounge 51 as my flight has 4 hours stopover. How early can I go through preclearance?
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How to contact CBP at Vancouver Pacific Central station?
The CBP website makes no mention of any contact details of the CBP at Vancouver Pacific Central station. I tried calling the station itself (ViaRail number), but they weren't helpful.
Does anyone ...
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Pre clearance US immigration status
My family and I are travelling on Qatar to LAX from Africa, we have a 8hr layover in Doha - is there a possibility of obtaining pre-clearance US immigration status while in Doha to allow easier ...
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Can I use preclearance for a flight Dublin to USA that connects in Heathrow?
I am booking a holiday to Los Angeles from Dublin. The flights I am looking at will not be direct and have a 1 1/2 hour layover in Heathrow. I am aware that in Dublin if you are flying to America ...
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Re check bags at Dublin stop over? Travelling Heathrow to San Francisco on Aer Lingus
I'm flying From Heathrow to San Francisco with a stopover in Dublin. The flights were booked as one ticket, both Aer Lingus. However, as Dublin has US Preclearance, will I need to claim my luggage at ...
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Ditch the second leg of a return flight and avoid checked baggage issues
I have a trip coming up with Air Canada for which the itinerary looks like this:
YYZ - DXB
DXB - YYZ followed by a 14 hour stopover
YYZ - EWR
My objective is to end my journey at step 2 while being ...