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Imports and customs

EU arrivals

If your journey began outside the European Union (EU) but you transferred through an EU country before arriving at this airport, please refer to non-EU arrivals.

If your journey was entirely within the EU and you don't have any items to declare, use the blue exit 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 Customs 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 Customs red point to declare goods in excess of the allowance and commercial goods. Payment may be made by credit card.
Use the green channel if you have nothing to declare in excess of the allowance. Do not use the blue exit.
If in doubt, use the red point.

Channel Islands arrivals

Although you are not subject to passport control, you will need to pass through HM Customs after collecting your baggage.

Ireland arrivals

You should go through the blue channel, unless you have goods to declare to HM Customs.

For further information visit the HM Revenue & Customs website or call 0845 010 9000.

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