Customs At AEP
Jan 26, 2019 | 8:31 am
#1
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Customs At AEP
I fly into Argentina pretty frequently but it’s usually through EZE.
This week will be the first time I ever fly into AEP in an international flight (From US, layover in Paraguay prior to AEP arrival).
I am specifically wondering about the customs process at AEP. Is it the same as EZE? More lax? More strict?
At EZE I go to the ‘foreigners’ section, I generally have nothing to declare so I go down that route, put my bags and equipment in an X Ray machine and then be on my marry way.
I do a lot of business travel so I have my equipment with me, and I always fear customs will be strict on me. I’ve heard some nightmare stories before. But it’s never been an issue at EZE, I’m wondering if AEP is about the same or if someone can explain the customs process there?
This week will be the first time I ever fly into AEP in an international flight (From US, layover in Paraguay prior to AEP arrival).
I am specifically wondering about the customs process at AEP. Is it the same as EZE? More lax? More strict?
At EZE I go to the ‘foreigners’ section, I generally have nothing to declare so I go down that route, put my bags and equipment in an X Ray machine and then be on my marry way.
I do a lot of business travel so I have my equipment with me, and I always fear customs will be strict on me. I’ve heard some nightmare stories before. But it’s never been an issue at EZE, I’m wondering if AEP is about the same or if someone can explain the customs process there?
Jan 26, 2019 | 12:07 pm
#2
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in general terms AEP is much more lax than EZE . But as ever there is always a chance you get a nasty Customs guy looking to get his monthly bonus...
AEP is much smaller than EZE and there is only two scanners i think
I cleared customs twice in AEP last year coming form Brazil but starting off in europe - The Customs guys could see clearly my routing on my luggage tags.
Although I speak Spanish fluently I always " struggle" going though Customs and have my UK passport in my hand . Never had any problems . once my bags were Xrayed and the other time I was sent down the side corridor and throught the exit door.
AEP is much smaller than EZE and there is only two scanners i think
I cleared customs twice in AEP last year coming form Brazil but starting off in europe - The Customs guys could see clearly my routing on my luggage tags.
Although I speak Spanish fluently I always " struggle" going though Customs and have my UK passport in my hand . Never had any problems . once my bags were Xrayed and the other time I was sent down the side corridor and throught the exit door.
Jan 29, 2019 | 8:47 am
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I dont think you will have any issues..... the limits on personal electronic items have been relaxed so even if you have 2 cellphones, a tablet and a laptop you will still be OK in terms of your personal allowance.
Customs is after the "locals" and specifically, they look for commercial scale electronics.... I just returned from Miami Shopping with the Family and we had checked in 8 (eight) bags. We threw all our stuff into the scanners and didnt even get a blink from the 2 Customs people that were looking.... and this was at EZE, which as noted above, is a lot more "strict" than AEP.
You will be fine.
Customs is after the "locals" and specifically, they look for commercial scale electronics.... I just returned from Miami Shopping with the Family and we had checked in 8 (eight) bags. We threw all our stuff into the scanners and didnt even get a blink from the 2 Customs people that were looking.... and this was at EZE, which as noted above, is a lot more "strict" than AEP.
You will be fine.
Jan 29, 2019 | 10:02 am
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Jan 29, 2019 | 11:18 am
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The Argentine canine authorities are particularly adept at the scent of US$ cash.
Jan 29, 2019 | 8:26 pm
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As long as you're not carrying anything illegal I wouldn't worry too much. In my experience it's tea leaves sold in the UK the customs people are desperate to get their hands on....
