Can I take a packed lunch past US customs in DUB?
Mar 17, 23, 3:03 pm
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Can I take a packed lunch past US customs in DUB?
The last time I was in the Dublin airport I didn’t like the food options once I got past American immigration. Meh and crowded!
Has anyone taken a packed meal from outside the airport through American customs and immigration in Dublin?
Has anyone taken a packed meal from outside the airport through American customs and immigration in Dublin?
Mar 17, 23, 3:12 pm
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Since there can be no assurance that you would actually consume your lunch while on board, I expect that you would not be permitted to bring on board any type of food that cannot be lawfully brought into the U.S. You might have to consult the agricultural restrictions on imported food.
Since there can be no assurance that you would actually consume your lunch while on board, I expect that you would not be permitted to bring on board any type of food that cannot be lawfully brought into the U.S. You might have to consult the agricultural restrictions on imported food.
Mar 18, 23, 1:04 am
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You also need to be aware that there are restrictions on the food you can take into Ireland (the EU) since brexit incase you're going from the UK and it involves going though Irish customs. Officially no meats, eggs, dairy, etc.
Mar 18, 23, 9:34 am
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Originally Posted by plunet
You also need to be aware that there are restrictions on the food you can take into Ireland (the EU) since brexit incase you're going from the UK and it involves going though Irish customs. Officially no meats, eggs, dairy, etc.
Last edited by Shamrock789shakshuka; Mar 18, 23 at 10:00 am
Mar 18, 23, 4:16 pm
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Originally Posted by Shamrock789shakshuka
We will be staying in Dublin so I am thinking about picking up to-go sandwiches from one of the high street chains! We can buy bottled drinks once we get past security.
So as long as the sandwiches don't contain meat, vegetables, or dairy products, you should be fine (AKA: no you can't).
Mar 21, 23, 8:19 am
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Originally Posted by plunet
You also need to be aware that there are restrictions on the food you can take into Ireland (the EU) since brexit incase you're going from the UK and it involves going though Irish customs. Officially no meats, eggs, dairy, etc.
