Originally Posted by
goldengate
David it's not getting the visa that takes so long - for us it took about 3 minutes. The wait in the separate line AFTER the visa desk to get your passport stamped was our downfall last time. We waited in that line for hours. The only other lines are "crew" and "vip"... hence the many recommendations on here to use some sort of VIP expediting service. Sorry mate but you wasted your time getting the visa and didn't really solve the problem of the SECOND line.
We are going in April - would be great to hear how things are in March and what you decide to do. Best of luck.
Originally Posted by
henkybaby
Getting the visa beforehand does not make a lot of difference in waiting times and is about twice as expensive. Not a good tip to follow.
Just pay the guys $25 on arrival to get landside in 5 mins.
+1 ^
Most luxury hotels also offer this $25-$30 VIP service. It's straight forward, someone is waiting for you with your name as you get off the plane, hand him/her US$ for visa together with your passport and in approx 5 min, you are out if you don't have checked luggage. Highly recommend using VIP service.