Custom Clearance

Visitors who do not have any dutiable goods or 'high-valued' articles or foreign exchange in excess of US$ 2500 or unaccompanied baggage, all of which need to be declared, can simply walk through the Green Channel. Others must go to the Red Channel for clearance. If you are on a tourist visa with less baggage, it is very unlikely that customs will hassle you, in any case, customs officials are keener to keep a check on citizens than foreigners.

Visitors are normally required to give an oral declaration regarding their baggage and foreign currency. They must acquire the Currency Declaration Form from the Customs. They should fill in the Disembarkation Card provided to them during the course of the flight by the airlines. The passengers who do not possess any dutiable articles or unaccompanied baggage can walk in through Green Channel. While the passengers with dutiable articles or unaccompanied baggage or high value articles have to walk through Red Channel.