Can I fly with just my Global Entry card?

No, when you use the Global Entry kiosk, you will need to use your passport or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident card. The Global Entry cards do not work when entering the United States by air through the Global Entry kiosks.

Can I use my Global Entry card for TSA?

Global Entry provides expedited U.S. customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck® benefits as part of their membership.

Do I need to carry my Global Entry card with me?

No, it is not necessary to obtain a Global Entry card to continue using your program membership at airport kiosks. A Global Entry card is only required for use at the SENTRI and NEXUS lanes coming into the United States.

What does a Global Entry card allow you to do?

The Global Entry Card is issued to Global Entry members who are U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or Mexican nationals. It allows Global Entry members to use Trusted Traveler lanes at the land borders for entry into the United States via NEXUS/SENTRI lanes at the border.

Can I use Global Entry at airport?

Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports. At airports, program members proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, place their fingerprints on the scanner for fingerprint verification and complete a customs declaration.

Global Entry - The Quickest Way Through the Airport!

What countries accept US Global Entry?

How do I use Global Entry for domestic flights?

Global Entry members do not need to activate this card to use your benefits for air travel. However, it must be activated to use for land border crossings. To use your TSA PreCheck or Global Entry benefits when you fly, your Known Traveler number needs to be attached to your ticket.

Can you bring a guest with Global Entry?

Straight from the horse's mouth, U.S. Customs and Border Protection make it clear: My travel companions (children, spouse or co-travelers) are not Global Entry members; can they come through the Global Entry kiosk with me? No, only Global Entry members can use the Global Entry kiosk.

Do I need to show my Global Entry card for TSA PreCheck?

To receive TSA PreCheck®, you must include your Known Traveler Number (your CBP PASSID for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI members) in the appropriate field of your airline reservation, and the TSA PreCheck® indicator must be displayed on the boarding pass to access the lanes.

Can you use Global Entry as ID at airport?

As of April 1, 2022, nearly 13 million Californians have upgraded to a REAL ID, which is easy to do when you renew. You may not need a REAL ID to fly or enter secure federal buildings if you currently have a valid passport, military ID, Global Entry Card or other federally approved document.

What if I never received my Global Entry card?

If you did not receive your Global Entry card in the mail in the expected timeframe, we recommend you log into your TTP account to check on the status. If the status has been approved and your card was mailed, you may need to follow the replacement steps outlined above to get a new one.

Do you have to take your shoes off if you have Global Entry?

It also includes a PreCheck component; if you're flying from an airport that is part of the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program, Global Entry also lets you (usually) go through the security screening without removing your jacket, shoes, belt, laptop or your liquids.

How do I use Global Entry for domestic flights?

Global Entry members do not need to activate this card to use your benefits for air travel. However, it must be activated to use for land border crossings. To use your TSA PreCheck or Global Entry benefits when you fly, your Known Traveler number needs to be attached to your ticket.

What countries can I use Global Entry in?

Why doesn't my Global Entry give me TSA PreCheck?

What should I do? First, check that your membership has not expired by looking up your account here. If still active, confirm with your airline that your KTN, name, and date of birth are accurate and that your airline participates in TSA PreCheck®.

How do I activate my Global Entry card?

Activating Your Global Entry Card

To activate your card, log into your Trusted Traveler Program (TPP) account. After you log in, click on the “Activate Membership Card” button under the Program Membership(s) section.

What's better TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

The Transportation Security Administration recommends you enroll in Global Entry if you travel internationally four or more times a year. If you are a frequent domestic flyer, TSA PreCheck is likely a better option.

How do I add Global Entry to TSA PreCheck?

You can't upgrade from TSA PreCheck to Global Entry

Even if you already have TSA PreCheck, you must apply for Global Entry separately. There is no way to get an automatic upgrade from TSA PreCheck to Global Entry. You must complete the Global Entry application documents and then make an interview appointment.

What number on my Global Entry card do I enter?

For members approved for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, the KTN is the CBP PASSID. This nine-digit number usually begins with 15, 98 or 99 and can be found on the back of your NEXUS, SENTRI, or Global Entry card or by logging on to the Trusted Traveler Program website.

How do I know if my Global Entry is current?

Q: How do I find out when my Global Entry membership expires? A: You can find your Global Entry expiration date by logging into your Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account. If it's going to expire within one year, select the blue “Renew Application” button under “Program Membership” and proceed accordingly.

Is it easier to get Global Entry after TSA PreCheck?

Is it possible to roll over TSA PreCheck to a Global Entry membership? Unfortunately, no. Although Global Entry also includes access to TSAPrecheck, it does not work reciprocally. Current TSA PreCheck members must pay to upgrade to Global Entry and go through the same application process as any other applicant would.

Can I use Global Entry to enter Europe?

But there are limits to its powers: Global Entry only works upon entry into the U.S., and not to any country around the world.

Can I use Global Entry in the United Kingdom?

All United Kingdom Global Entry members must have a valid passport and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or a valid visa. Global Entry members who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. lawful permanent residents must maintain updated visa information with CBP.

Do I need both TSA and Global Entry?

Yes, Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck benefits so you don't need to sign up for both programs. Because of this, people with Global Entry are allowed to use dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes. Many credit cards that cover TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fees will reimburse you for either program.

Why is it so hard to get a Global Entry interview?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has alerted travelers on its website that all of its Trusted Traveler Programs — Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST — are experiencing “application processing delays,” leading to low interview availability.