Flying into Edinburgh on an international flight? Your first stop after landing is immigration and passport control – here’s everything you need to know! If you’re coming in on a domestic flight then you don’t need to worry about immigration as you’ll be able to head straight through to baggage reclaim.
How long does immigration take at Edinburgh Airport?
Shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes at that time. Once you’ve got through Immigration you may have a bit of a wait for your bags then zero minutes to go through Customs and into the arrivals hall.
Do transit passengers go through immigration?
You are a transit passenger if you are not leaving the airport and not staying in that country. In this case, you often don’t have to go through immigration or customs. Look for a sign that says transit or transit passengers or transfer or connecting flights.
Do I need my passport to fly to Edinburgh?
If you are flying solely within the UK, including Northern Ireland, you do not need a passport but we advise that you carry photographic identification with you when travelling, such as your passport or driving licence.
Where is passport control at Edinburgh Airport?
EAL operates the Website and sells access to the Edinburgh Airport FastTRACK Passport Control Lane (the “FastTRACK Lane”) in the arrivals halls in the terminal.
Does Edinburgh Airport have customs?
30 Customs offices in Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh – Opening hours & Contact.
What happens when you arrive at Edinburgh Airport?
When you reach the arrivals hall you’ll get access to the exclusive fastTRACK lane, helping you avoid queues at passport control. It’s perfect if you don’t have any hold luggage, meaning you can glide right through the airport and get straight into your trip!
Do I have to do immigration for a connecting flight?
Passengers are requested to complete their immigration check at Delhi (Last Port of Departure from India) in the domestic to international transfer area. Passengers’ baggage would be directly transferred by airline staff to next flight being a domestic to international transfer.
Is there immigration in connecting flights?
When you’re connecting from an international flight to a domestic one, you’ll always have to exit and reenter security as you’ll need to go through customs and immigration (unless you have gone through preclearance aboard, which is rare).
Do you have to go through immigration before connecting flight?
When does a traveler clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection? When does a traveler clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection? If a connection to another U.S. city is involved, the traveler will not be required to go through another clearance when they arrive at that final U.S. destination.
Can you travel to Edinburgh from England without a passport?
Do I need a passport to travel to Scotland? If you are travelling within the UK you will not need a passport if you are driving, catching a train or taking a coach to Scotland.
Can you travel from Scotland to England without a passport?
From 1 October 2021 you need a valid passport to travel to the United Kingdom (UK). The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Do I need a passport to fly to Edinburgh from London on Easyjet?
Following the UK’s exit from the EU, from 1st October 2021 most EU, EEA, Swiss national Identity Cards will no longer be valid for travel to the United Kingdom. You will be required to use a passport.
Is there border control in Scotland?
This includes Border Force, HMRC, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, local divisional officers and the local communities throughout Scotland, who all have a role in securing the border. BPC are located at all major Scottish international airports; ferry and sea ports including the major ferry port at Loch Ryan.
Does Edinburgh have US preclearance?
Passengers flying transatlantic from Edinburgh will be able to clear US customs before boarding their aircraft. The Scottish airport is one of ten around the world where the US Customs and Border Protection is extending customs pre-clearance.
Is passport control the same as immigration?
“Immigration” is about the people traveling from one country to another. It’s sometimes called “passport control” or “border control” depending on the airport. “Customs” is about the stuff those people are carrying with them.
What does immigration check at the airport?
Officials will review your required passenger travel documents (passport, visa, green card, disembarkation card (provided by a flight attendant during flight), immunization documentation, letters of confirmation or support, etc.)
Can I vape in Edinburgh Airport?
Edinburgh Airport
You won’t be able to use your e-cigarette inside the terminal building and there are no dedicated areas after security.
How can I avoid custom duty at airport?
The true answer is that there is no way to avoid customs duties for any imported product from a foreign country.
What is the first thing you do when you arrive at the airport?
Check in
Once you enter the airport, the first thing you should do is check in (if you haven’t done so already online). Many airlines allow you to check in online 24 hours before your flight.
What happens at the airport when you arrive?
Your first stop will be the check in desk. This is where you drop your bag and get your boarding pass – your ticket to get on the plane – but first you’ll need to show your passport. Check in staff will stick a luggage tag on your bag to make sure it gets to the right place.