New pre-clearance app will help Kilkenny passengers save time travelling through Irish airports
Pre-clearance mobile app will save time for US-bound passengers travelling through Shannon and Dublin
Passengers travelling to the United States from Irish airport will have an even easier travel experience with the introduction of a new innovative mobile passport control app, MPC, for pre-clearance.
MPC is a free mobile app, launched by the US Customs and Border Protection agency, designed to streamline a traveller's entry process into the United States by reducing inspection time at the US pre-clearance facility in Shannon Airport and Dublin Airport.
US-bound passengers can now simply complete part of the pre-clearance process on the new app before coming to the airport. Through the secure app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, passengers can create a profile using their passport information, which will then allow them to submit their travel documentation, photo and customs declaration electronically, removing the need to complete a paper declaration form.
In 2009, Shannon became the first airport in the world outside of the Americas to have full United States preclearance services, meaning passengers arrive in the US from Ireland as domestic passengers, allowing them to avoid immigration queues upon arrival and pick up their bags and go.
"As one of only two airports in Europe to offer US pre-clearance facilities, we at Shannon Airport pride ourselves on being able to provide a seamless airport experience," airport director Niall Kearns commented.
"The MPC app, in addition to our existing time-saving US pre-clearance facilities, mean passengers can now avail of an even shorter pre-clearance process and will have more time to relax and enjoy their airport experience.
"When they touch down on US soil, they also have the added benefit of landing as domestic passengers having completed the entire pre-clearance process prior to departure from Shannon.
“We know our passengers will be very pleased with this latest time-saving technology, which further bolsters our commitment to ensuring a quick and efficient travel process for our customers," Mr Kearns added.
Further details about Mobile Passport Control available here: www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control