Do you go through US customs at Shannon Airport?


Do you go through US customs at Shannon Airport? Your passengers can pre-clear all formalities for US Immigration, Customs and Agriculture here at Shannon, making their journey to the USA faster and easier. With dedicated facilities for Commercial, Technical Transit and Business jet operations, your arrival in the USA will be seamless.


Do you go through customs at each airport?

Customs and immigration are usually required at the connecting airport for international flights. You don't always have to for domestic flights. In most cases, passengers on layover flights must clear customs and immigration at the first point of entry.


Which airport immigration is easy in USA?

Dulles International Airport (IAD) sits just above the average with 60.3% of its passengers making it through airport Immigration and Customs in 15 minutes or less, while San Francisco International Airport (SFO) checks in just below the average at 45.1%.


What documents do I need to travel to USA from Ireland?

Irish citizens require an ESTA or visa to enter the US. In advance of travel, an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) application can be made to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). A valid passport is required for travel to the US.


Do you go through customs in Ireland or USA?

If you're arriving in Ireland from outside the EU or Great Britain, you'll need to clear customs.


How many terminals does Shannon Airport have?

Shannon Airport has one terminal that's split into two floors. Both arrivals and departures occupy the ground floor, while the first floor is reserved for restaurants, lounges, a museum that showcases the airport's history, U.S. pre-clearance for people traveling to the States, and passenger screening.


Why does the US military use Shannon Airport?

Shannon Airport has been used by the US military on their way to/from wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere for over a decade and a half. It has also operated as a stopover point for CIA rendition planes.


Do you always clear US customs in Dublin?

If you are travelling from Dublin to the US on your connecting flight you can use the US Preclearance facility in Dublin and will not have to go through US customs when you land. If you fly from Dublin to another airport outside of the US then you will not use US Preclearance.


Do you go through US customs before or after your flight?

Usually, you go through customs when you exit the airport at your final destination. However, if you have a layover in a different city in your destination country, you may need to go through customs before your connecting flight.


Which countries have US customs preclearance?

The US has preclearance facilities in six countries
  • Ireland: Dublin Airport (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN)
  • Aruba: Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
  • Bermuda: L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
  • Bahamas: Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
  • United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)