Everyone dreads the airport queue at the security and customs clearance. While it is impossible to avoid the Customs clearance due to security reasons, with a little preplanning, one can breeze through the customs quickly without suffering the lengthy queues and scans.
Walk ahead of the crowd
This is a no-brainer. Once you deplane, walk as fast as you could and you will skip the queue of all the people that deplaned along with you from the plane. Most people would not bother walking fast after an exhausting trip, but if you can bring yourself to do it, you can easily save off 10+ minutes of waiting in the queue.
Skip the Escalator
If possible, skip the packed escalators and lifts and take the stairs. It should buy you another few minutes in the queue.
Skip the bathrooms
Plan the landing time and use the bathrooms on the flight prior to landing and avoid going to the bathroom after landing until you clear the immigration. Saves you another 10 minutes in the queue.
Avoid bringing anything that needs to be declared
Includes items like fruits, vegetables, meat, alcohol.
Ask for seating in the front of the plane
Selecting seats in front row ensures that you can deplane quickly and reach the customs and immigration counters as the first person from the plane. You can do it online or request at the check-in counter to give you seats in the front of the plane
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