Border Management & Immigration
The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) is responsible for immigration operations (including passport control) at Cork Airport.
Useful information on immigration is available on the Irish Immigration Website.
If you have a query specifically related to the upcoming implementation of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), please refer to the official EES information page.
Customs At Cork Airport
EU Arrivals
If your journey was entirely within the EU, use the Blue channel after reclaiming your baggage. Customs officers will monitor this area and may operate checks.
If you have something to declare to Customs, you should go to the Red Point.
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. Do not use the Blue channel.
If in doubt, use the Red Point.
For a detailed breakdown of personal allowances when travelling to or from the European Union or Non-European Union countries, please visit the Revenue Customs Information for Businesses page.