Will I face greater scrutiny entering Australia from Thailand?
Jan 29, 2019, 1:22 am
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Will I face greater scrutiny entering Australia from Thailand?
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I'll soon be arriving for a 3 day visit, travelling from Thailand. Watching these Border Force type programs in the UK it seems I could be a target for increased customs scrutiny. I won't have anything dodgy, except perhaps a belly full of beer, but what sort of delays should I expect under normal circumstances and also if I'm held for inspection?
I'll soon be arriving for a 3 day visit, travelling from Thailand. Watching these Border Force type programs in the UK it seems I could be a target for increased customs scrutiny. I won't have anything dodgy, except perhaps a belly full of beer, but what sort of delays should I expect under normal circumstances and also if I'm held for inspection?
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Jan 29, 2019, 3:12 am
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99% of people have no issues
Declare any & all food/wood/vegetable matter. Or better still bring nothing. They do have dogs in customs. They have good noses. For flights is Thailand they may have more on duty.
At MEL I am usually landside, with checked bag, 10-15-20 minutes after aircraft door opens using the kiosk for e-passports. But never have been sent for customs bag Xray (usually coming in from NZ).
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As the OP has his/her answer,can I tag another question on here?
I'll soon be arriving for a 3 day visit, travelling from Thailand. Watching these Border Force type programs in the UK it seems I could be a target for increased customs scrutiny. I won't have anything dodgy, except perhaps a belly full of beer, but what sort of delays should I expect under normal circumstances and also if I'm held for inspection?
I'll soon be arriving for a 3 day visit, travelling from Thailand. Watching these Border Force type programs in the UK it seems I could be a target for increased customs scrutiny. I won't have anything dodgy, except perhaps a belly full of beer, but what sort of delays should I expect under normal circumstances and also if I'm held for inspection?
Declare any & all food/wood/vegetable matter. Or better still bring nothing. They do have dogs in customs. They have good noses. For flights is Thailand they may have more on duty.
At MEL I am usually landside, with checked bag, 10-15-20 minutes after aircraft door opens using the kiosk for e-passports. But never have been sent for customs bag Xray (usually coming in from NZ).
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Jan 29, 2019, 4:30 am
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I'll soon be arriving for a 3 day visit, travelling from Thailand. Watching these Border Force type programs in the UK it seems I could be a target for increased customs scrutiny. I won't have anything dodgy, except perhaps a belly full of beer, but what sort of delays should I expect under normal circumstances and also if I'm held for inspection?
Jan 29, 2019, 8:07 am
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As the OP has his/her answer,can I tag another question on here?
I'll soon be arriving for a 3 day visit, travelling from Thailand. Watching these Border Force type programs in the UK it seems I could be a target for increased customs scrutiny. I won't have anything dodgy, except perhaps a belly full of beer, but what sort of delays should I expect under normal circumstances and also if I'm held for inspection?
I'll soon be arriving for a 3 day visit, travelling from Thailand. Watching these Border Force type programs in the UK it seems I could be a target for increased customs scrutiny. I won't have anything dodgy, except perhaps a belly full of beer, but what sort of delays should I expect under normal circumstances and also if I'm held for inspection?
Drugs, food and working illegally are the things they are looking at. Don't bring the first, declare the second and be prepared to evidence what you will be doing with your time. Saying you are going to work interviews would probably raise a red flag.
Jan 29, 2019, 2:43 pm
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BKK isn't the largest hub in Asia, but still lots of people connect there onward to Europe, etc. I don't really think there's any reason to worry.
Under normal circumstances, people are not delayed by customs inspectors.
Under normal circumstances, people are not delayed by customs inspectors.
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Jan 30, 2019, 12:21 am
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Thanks all. I should have mentioned it's SYD I'll be arriving at if it makes any difference.
One tale that sticks in my mind from a few years ago was that it's a good idea to declare food, even if it's just a boiled sweet. The idea was that the queue would be much shorter and you would actually get out quicker than using the regular "Nothing to Declare" exit. Any truth in this or just a fairy story?
One tale that sticks in my mind from a few years ago was that it's a good idea to declare food, even if it's just a boiled sweet. The idea was that the queue would be much shorter and you would actually get out quicker than using the regular "Nothing to Declare" exit. Any truth in this or just a fairy story?
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Thanks all. I should have mentioned it's SYD I'll be arriving at if it makes any difference.
One tale that sticks in my mind from a few years ago was that it's a good idea to declare food, even if it's just a boiled sweet. The idea was that the queue would be much shorter and you would actually get out quicker than using the regular "Nothing to Declare" exit. Any truth in this or just a fairy story?
One tale that sticks in my mind from a few years ago was that it's a good idea to declare food, even if it's just a boiled sweet. The idea was that the queue would be much shorter and you would actually get out quicker than using the regular "Nothing to Declare" exit. Any truth in this or just a fairy story?
Regardless, you should declare any food products, even prepackaged ones.
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/SiteCo...-factsheet.pdf
Jan 30, 2019, 5:59 am
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Thanks all. I should have mentioned it's SYD I'll be arriving at if it makes any difference.
One tale that sticks in my mind from a few years ago was that it's a good idea to declare food, even if it's just a boiled sweet. The idea was that the queue would be much shorter and you would actually get out quicker than using the regular "Nothing to Declare" exit. Any truth in this or just a fairy story?
One tale that sticks in my mind from a few years ago was that it's a good idea to declare food, even if it's just a boiled sweet. The idea was that the queue would be much shorter and you would actually get out quicker than using the regular "Nothing to Declare" exit. Any truth in this or just a fairy story?
Landing card here...
Feb 1, 2019, 4:50 pm
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Child sex offenders is the third.
However, as someone who has travelled to/from Thailand at least twice a year for several years I get from plane door to arrival hall in minutes.
I once declared Milo from Singapore and Thailand. The Milo from Singapore was fine but not from Thailand. The reason being it has milk in it and there are concerns about how it's processed. I declared it (both on the form and verbally) and then surrendered it, it wasn't an issue and I've never had any adverse consequences.
However, as someone who has travelled to/from Thailand at least twice a year for several years I get from plane door to arrival hall in minutes.
I once declared Milo from Singapore and Thailand. The Milo from Singapore was fine but not from Thailand. The reason being it has milk in it and there are concerns about how it's processed. I declared it (both on the form and verbally) and then surrendered it, it wasn't an issue and I've never had any adverse consequences.
Feb 2, 2019, 2:42 am
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I am Asian, usually travel alone and arrive from HKG or BKK into the capitals of all states (except TAS), so I might be a target for "increased customs scrutiny".
I never have anything to declare and tick no to everything on the form. Since 2009, I have been waved through straight to the exit.
In 2009 everyone had to put their bags through an X-ray. Prior to that, every traveller entering at the same time as me, had an individual manual inspection which took between 1 to 15 mins.
I do bring in something which is completely legal and does not need to be declared, but if found by customs, they might choose to keep me for 10 minutes while verifying this. But they have not done so yet.
I never have anything to declare and tick no to everything on the form. Since 2009, I have been waved through straight to the exit.
In 2009 everyone had to put their bags through an X-ray. Prior to that, every traveller entering at the same time as me, had an individual manual inspection which took between 1 to 15 mins.
I do bring in something which is completely legal and does not need to be declared, but if found by customs, they might choose to keep me for 10 minutes while verifying this. But they have not done so yet.
Feb 3, 2019, 3:47 am
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