Arrivals since MBJ immigration kiosks?

[TAH]

Interesting conversation here.

Do we still need to go through customs if we are doing carry on only? All of us have passports issued in 2012, but we do have children under 18.

Of course.

[arahzel]

Of course.

Ah, I should have clarified. My brother goes often (went last May, iirc) and mentioned that we should just do carry on instead of checking luggage because the lines are long if you are waiting for baggage. I really think he said we could skip certain lines and it was much faster. I think what I really meant to ask wasn't really about customs, but more along having to deal with long lines just because I have kids with me. Sorry for the confusion!

Has anyone had the same experience of skipping certain lines if you have carry on only?

[Melody]

Ah, I should have clarified. My brother goes often (went last May, iirc) and mentioned that we should just do carry on instead of checking luggage because the lines are long if you are waiting for baggage. I really think he said we could skip certain lines and it was much faster. I think what I really meant to ask wasn't really about customs, but more along having to deal with long lines just because I have kids with me. Sorry for the confusion!

Has anyone had the same experience of skipping certain lines if you have carry on only?

On departure, lines can be long at MBJ to check your bags. I've done club Mobay departure but had to wait in line to check my bag first. One time it was a good half hour. The security line on departure can be brutal high season, especially early afternoon of a Saturday. Of course, you get that with only carryon as well, but avoid it if you have Club Mobay departure lounge service.