Topic: Pre Clearance

2 chapters across the catalog

Q-Yoga
Episode 1518 1:21:08 - 1:23:51

1518: Q-Yoga

US Pre-Clearance, Airline Vaccine Checks

A traveler from Ireland reports that despite the official US vaccine mandate, they were never asked for proof of vaccination during the pre-clearance process in Dublin. The enforcement of the mandate appears to rely on individual airlines rather than US Customs and Border Protection. Pre-clearance allows travelers to complete immigration and customs inspections before departing for the United States.

Scrub In!
Episode 706 13:41 - 14:30

706: Scrub In!

International Pre-Clearance, US Customs in Foreign Airports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection operates pre-clearance facilities in several international locations, including Dublin, Abu Dhabi, and various Caribbean islands. These facilities allow travelers to complete immigration and customs inspections before departing for the United States. Passengers arriving from these locations land at domestic terminals, bypassing the standard international arrival process.