YVR Lines- Preclearnace
May 10, 2017 | 11:58 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2014
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In my experience, the US pre-clearance doesn't take that long. you scan your passport in one of the kiosks and give the print out to the officer. Usually they ask you a couple of questions, and they send you on your way, that is if you don't get the dreaded SSSS, in which case expect to spend 5-10 minutes extra or more. I would be more concerned with the line through security (CATSA), it can take up to an hour when it gets really busy. So I suggest you leave early.
Jun 5, 2017 | 9:37 am
#5
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Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but there are two major departing flight banks at YVR Preclearance: the morning flights out (think before 8AM), and another in the afternoon (roughly 12:30-2:30). Anything outside of these times should be a little shorter. Of course, it might end up limiting your selection of departures.
Jun 5, 2017 | 10:02 am
#6
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