CDG baggage claim before or after immigration?
I have a transfer in CDG (both in T1), but they are on separate tickets. I'm not entering the Schengen area, nor coming from it.
Can I check baggage for my flight to CDG and collect it before immigration or do I have to go through immigration if I want to have a checked bag?
Best Answer
Baggage claim will be after the border control (Immigration).
Please note that if your nationality doesn't have visa-free access to the Schengen area and you don't have a valid visa, the airline might not even allow you to board or check-in for the first flight. please contact your airline to clarify tour situation in that case and ask if they can check the bags for you, they might do it if they have a partnership with the other airline.
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To get your baggage: After clearing immigration, proceed to the baggage reclaim area to collect your bags. If you are on an international flight connecting to a U.S. destination, make sure you claim your baggage before going through U.S. Customs.Do I go to baggage claim or customs first?
You can go through immigration without your luggage, but customs will be located after baggage claim.Do you have to recheck luggage on connecting international flights?
If you're connecting in the U.S., they require everyone from international flights to re-check their baggage upon the first landing point.How long does it take to clear immigration at CDG?
For a rough average, it takes us between 45 mins, and 90, and so much can depend on the other flights arriving at that time. Good luck, and if booking any other transportation, land, or air, I would go with 90 min min, between arrival, and departure.paris Arrival and Immigration
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