Customs
Определение
Government agency that controls the flow of goods entering a country. At airports, customs officers inspect luggage and may collect duties on items exceeding allowances.
Связанные термины
Immigration
The process at international airports where government officials verify passports, visas, and travel documents of arriving passengers before granting entry to the country.
International Airport
An airport with customs and immigration facilities that is designated to handle international flights crossing national borders. Must meet specific infrastructure and security requirements.
Duty-Free
Retail shops located in the international departure area of airports where goods are sold exempt from local taxes and duties. Available only to passengers traveling internationally.
Связанные руководства
The Complete Guide to International Flight Connections
Navigate connecting flights with confidence. Immigration, customs, terminal transfers, and minimum connection time explained.
Clearing Customs and Immigration: What to Expect
What happens at passport control and customs. Declaration forms, automated gates, and strategies to speed through border clearance.
Airport Shopping and Duty-Free: A Practical Guide
Is duty-free actually cheaper? Price comparisons, best buys, customs allowances, and smart shopping strategies at airports.
Flying in Asia: Tips for First-Time Visitors
Regional airlines, customs processes, cultural etiquette, and budget carrier options across Asia. Essential tips for Asian air travel.
European Air Travel: Complete Regional Guide
Budget carriers, Schengen area rules, regional airports, and train alternatives. Navigate Europe's complex air travel landscape.
North American Flight Tips: Domestic and Beyond
TSA PreCheck, NEXUS, regional variations, and connection hubs. Complete guide to flying within and from North America.
South American Air Travel Guide
Visa requirements, regional carriers, best airports, and route planning for flying across South America.
African Aviation Guide
Hub airports, visa considerations, regional challenges, and emerging carriers across the African continent.
Southeast Asia Flight Planning
Budget carriers, visa-on-arrival countries, regional hubs, and island-hopping routes across Southeast Asia.
India and South Asia Air Travel
Major Indian airports, special considerations, domestic carriers, and tips for navigating South Asian air travel.
Canada Air Travel Guide
Major Canadian airports, regional carriers, cross-border US-Canada tips, and navigating Canada's vast air travel network.