cluso Posted October 3, 2010 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Another question. Arriving CDG from ATL, have a 5 hour++ layover before heading to LIS on AF. Only one customs clearance at CDG, and not an additional one in Lisbon?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gardyloo Posted October 3, 2010 #2 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Another question. Arriving CDG from ATL, have a 5 hour++ layover before heading to LIS on AF. Only one customs clearance at CDG, and not an additional one in Lisbon?? Immigration at CDG, customs at LIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted October 3, 2010 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Immigration at CDG, customs at LIS. Note to all....even though they may seem all one process (especially in the USA), they are two separate and distinct events. And wherever, you'll do immigration first, then customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluso Posted October 3, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Just was wondering. When you drive from country to country within the EU, no immigration or customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 3, 2010 #5 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Sort of apples and oranges. But, as mentioned, also different from the US. The EU functions like the US- a group of separate, but joined states. So you don't present a passport, or go thru customs driving from state to state in the EU or US. You are arriving from outside the EU. Thus, immigration is required at your first stop. Your bags, in most cases, will go on to their final destination, which is hopefully the same as yours:D. You will go thru customs there. If you claim your bags at your first destination, you will have to go thru customs as well. Make sure your bags are tagged thru to your final destination. If there is any issue between carriers, you may have to claim your bags at CDG, go thru customs and recheck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted October 3, 2010 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Just was wondering. When you drive from country to country within the EU, no immigration or customs. The EU functions like the US- a group of separate, but joined states. So you don't present a passport, or go thru customs driving from state to state in the EU or US. Just so everyone is clear, this is not the complete answer. The area that encompasses "borderless" travel is not the EU, but rather the countries covered by the Schengen treaty. There are EU states that are not a part of the Schengen area, and there are non-EU states that are a part of Schengen. So, to interchange "EU" for "Schengen" is close, but not completely accurate. A simple description is at this Wikipedia link (with all of the usual disclaimers on Wikipedia accuracy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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