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Frequently Asked Questions

The U.S. Preclearance (USCBP) facility is a facility that allows U.S.-bound passengers to go through all U.S. immigration, customs and agriculture inspections at Dublin Airport before their flight.

We suggest you arrive at your terminal 3 hours before your long-haul flight. 

If you're checking bags or travelling in a group, give yourself extra time.

U.S. flights depart from Terminal 2, and peak security times in Terminal 2 are 05.00 to 12.00 for morning and early afternoon flights. 

If they're heading directly to the U.S. — yes, they go through U.S. Preclearance. 

The U.S. Preclearance facility, operated by U.S. personnel, is located on the ground floor of Terminal 2, beyond security. 

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. 

Yes, if you are a Global entry member you can use the global entry self-service kiosks at US Preclearance in Dublin Airport. 

If you have a direct flight to the US from Dublin and have gone through US Preclearance in Dublin, you will not have to go through customs when you land in the US.

There are a limited number of retail units after US Preclearance. 

Yes, the 51st&Green Lounge is located after US Preclearance and is available for all US bound departing passengers. 

 

  • US citizens with a valid US passport

  • Canadian citizens with a valid Canadian passport

  • Lawful Permanent Residents with a valid LPR card

  • Visa Waiver Program travellers with a valid passport from a Visa Waiver country

Select up to 12 family members (including yourself) to add to your submission.

You can only submit your documents when you have arrived at your selected CBP location e.g. Dublin Airport.

If you are a Global Entry member, we recommend that you continue to use the Global Entry services and kiosks.

Yes, travellers will still be processed by a CBP officer however, travellers using MPC will be directed to a specific processing lane for a streamlined entry process.