Do US citizens go through customs in Ireland?

The US Preclearance (USCBP) facility at Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport is a purpose built facility that allows US bound passengers to undertake all US immigration, customs and agriculture inspections at Dublin Airport prior to departure.



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All passengers are required to pass through customs and immigration controls.

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The US Preclearance (USCBP) facility is a purpose built facility that allows US bound passengers to undertake all US immigration, customs and agriculture inspections at Dublin Airport prior to departure.

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The US Preclearance (USCBP) facility at Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport is a purpose built facility that allows US bound passengers to undertake all US immigration, customs and agriculture inspections at Dublin Airport prior to departure.

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It is an offence to import or carry on your person, controlled substances (drugs) when travelling to or from Ireland. Examples of controlled substances are cannabis, cocaine, heroin and amphetamines. The Customs National Drugs Team has dog units located at airports and ferry ports.

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How long does it take for security at Dublin Airport? Dublin Airport recommend passengers should plan to arrive in the terminal building at least 90 minutes before their flight departure time (longer for transatlantic flights), irrespective of whether they are checking in online or at the airport.

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5. When do you go through customs on international flights? 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.

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If you are wondering “do you go through customs when leaving the U.S.”, the answer is no. All countries have customs inspection procedures at borders and international airports. However, only passengers entering a country are subject to customs inspection.

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We're delighted to be able to offer you the ultimate time-saving service – U.S. pre-clearance facilities at Dublin airport from Terminal 2. This means that if you're flying to the U.S., you can clear not only U.S. immigration, but also full U.S. customs and agriculture controls.

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If you are coming to Ireland from a country outside the EU with €10,000 cash or more you must present a completed cash declaration form (pdf) to the Customs at the airport or seaport when you enter Ireland. If you fail to submit a declaration your cash may be detained by Customs and you could be subject to penalties.

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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)


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