Customs Information for Passengers
Passengers often worry about customs
formalities. Here is a simple guide to help you negotiate them. There are three
customs channels in operation at Cork Airport - Blue, Green and Red.
Blue Channel
Passengers whose journey and flight commenced in another EU country do not have to make any declaration to customs on arrival and may proceed directly through the Blue Channel
Green and Red Channels
Passengers who arrive in Cork:
- on flights from non-EU countries, the Canary Islands or Channel Islands
- from an EU airport on a flight that originated outside the EU
must clear customs in
Ireland by going through either the Green or Red Channel.
Irish Customs and Excise regulation information, including allowances and
details of prohibited and restricted goods, is available athttp://www.revenue.ie/services/customs/travel.htm
You should go through the
Green Channel if you are sure that you have:
- No more than the allowances to which you are entitled. These are posted on notices around the baggage hall
-
No prohibited or
restricted goods
You should go through the Red Channel if you,
- Are in doubt
- Have more than the allowances to which you are entitled
- Have any prohibited or restricted goods
