Non-EU arrivals After reclaiming your baggage, you will be required to clear customs. Duty and tax-free allowances are indicated within the Customs Hall. Use the red point to declare goods in excess of the allowance and commercial goods. Use the green channel if you have nothing to declare in excess of the allowance.

When you arrive at an Irish airport like Dublin or Shannon in 2026, you will first pass through Immigration Control to have your passport checked before proceeding to the baggage hall. After collecting your luggage, you will enter the Customs area, which utilizes a "color-coded channel" system. If you are arriving from an EU country and have no restricted goods, you follow the Blue Channel. If you are arriving from a non-EU country (like the US, UK, or Canada) and have nothing to declare, you use the Green Channel. If you have goods that exceed the duty-free allowance—such as more than 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, or gifts worth over €430—you must enter the Red Channel to declare them and pay the necessary taxes. Customs officers may conduct random spot checks in any channel. In 2026, be aware that "personal effects" clearance fees (around €20) may apply for certain shipments from outside the EU. Prohibited items include meat and dairy products from non-EU countries, which are strictly seized to protect Ireland's agriculture. If you are unsure about an item, it is always best to choose the Red Channel to avoid potential fines or seizure.