Posted by: Far Western August 8, 2019
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Mainly 2 part process (unless you want to use 48 hours free visa for sightseeing)
Part 1 (Pre-clearance)-- This is conducted by airlines and UAE officials, this is standard for any international flights coming into US. Sometime you could be the lucky one to be part of 'Random selection' but nothing to worry about. Don't get carried away and buy duty free stuffs that is outside allowable limit ( E.G 200 ML of cologne are priced better in Abu Dhabi duty free) they will throw it.
Part 2 (US Immigration)--This is of-course conducted by US officials where you will get entry stamp. Remember the color of your baggage, CBP officer will ask you to verify your luggage on a monitor. Most people have same king of luggage, I had little bit of struggle saying that was my luggage.
Process is very smooth and i have done it multiple times. I would suggest you to give 2 hours for the clearance process.
You mentioned about Qatar or Etihad . If you are fan of in-flight entertainment and services then Etihad is no match to Qatar or Emirates. Etihad airlines is struggling financially and they have scaled back on most of the in-flight services.
Part 1 (Pre-clearance)-- This is conducted by airlines and UAE officials, this is standard for any international flights coming into US. Sometime you could be the lucky one to be part of 'Random selection' but nothing to worry about. Don't get carried away and buy duty free stuffs that is outside allowable limit ( E.G 200 ML of cologne are priced better in Abu Dhabi duty free) they will throw it.
Part 2 (US Immigration)--This is of-course conducted by US officials where you will get entry stamp. Remember the color of your baggage, CBP officer will ask you to verify your luggage on a monitor. Most people have same king of luggage, I had little bit of struggle saying that was my luggage.
Process is very smooth and i have done it multiple times. I would suggest you to give 2 hours for the clearance process.
You mentioned about Qatar or Etihad . If you are fan of in-flight entertainment and services then Etihad is no match to Qatar or Emirates. Etihad airlines is struggling financially and they have scaled back on most of the in-flight services.