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International Arrivals Immigration & Customs Wait Times

Real-time wait times for passport control and customs clearance at major international airports worldwide.

35 min
Avg Immigration
15 min
Avg Customs
10 min
Expedited Entry
50 min
Total Process

Immigration Wait Times by Airport

United States

JFK - New York
Terminal 4
45 min
High traffic
LAX - Los Angeles
TBIT
35 min
Moderate
ORD - Chicago
Terminal 5
30 min
Moderate

Europe (Schengen)

LHR - London
Non-EU
40 min
High traffic
CDG - Paris
Terminal 2
30 min
Moderate
FRA - Frankfurt
Terminal 1
25 min
Low

Asia-Pacific

SIN - Singapore
All terminals
15 min
Excellent
NRT - Tokyo
Terminal 2
20 min
Low
SYD - Sydney
Terminal 1
30 min
Moderate

Tips for Faster Immigration Processing

Expedited Programs

US - Global Entry

Skip immigration lines at US airports, average 5-minute processing

EU/UK - e-Gates

Automated passport control for eligible passport holders

Asia-Pacific - APEC Card

Fast-track immigration in 21 Asia-Pacific countries

General Tips

  • Have documents ready: passport, boarding pass, customs form
  • Complete mobile declaration forms where available
  • Choose flights arriving during off-peak hours (midday)
  • Sit near the front of the plane for quicker deplaning
  • Use airport apps for real-time wait time updates

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