Can I renew my TSA PreCheck after it expires?

TSA Pre✓® membership may be renewed up to six months before the expiration date of your KTN, and you will retain your current KTN as long as you renew up to one year after expiration. For most members, renewal is easy and may be completed online.

What happens when your TSA PreCheck expires?

TSA makes it clear that you will not receive any PreCheck benefits after your membership expires. This means that you will not be able to use the TSA PreCheck lane, even if your flight was booked prior to expiration.

Is there a grace period for TSA PreCheck renewal?

Renewals Get a Six-Month Grace Period

Fortunately you can get your Global Entry and PreCheck access extended for a six-month grace period if you submit your renewal application before the five-year period expires. This will give CBP time to process your application and complete the interview.

How do you renew PreCheck if it expired?

Visit the official TSA PreCheck website and select the “Renew now” button to start the renewal application. It will ask for personal details as well as your Known Traveler Number, which you'll want to have handy before you begin the process.

How do I renew my TSA PreCheck and Global Entry after expiration?

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Does TSA PreCheck renewal require an interview?

Once you submit your renewal application and fee, and your application is processed, check your TTP account periodically for updates on what actions are necessary to complete the renewal process. If conditionally approved, you will need to schedule an interview to finalize your renewal if you still wish to be a member.

Can you renew Global Entry online if expired?

Can I renew my Global Entry online? Yes, you can start the renewal process and pay the application processing fee online. A subsequent interview may be required, so check your application status for updates.

What documents do I need to renew my TSA PreCheck?

Unexpired driver's license issued by a State or outlying possession of the U.S. Unexpired photo ID card issued by the federal government or by a State or outlying possession of the U.S. This must include a federal agency, State or State agency seal or logo (such as a State university ID).

Why do I have to go in person to renew TSA PreCheck?

Some individuals may need to renew in person, for example, if they have changed their name and have not gone through TSA's name update process.

How much is it to renew TSA PreCheck online?

Online TSA PreCheck® renewals require a nonrefundable renewal fee of $70. In person TSA PreCheck® renewals completed at an enrollment center require a nonrefundable renewal fee of $78.

Does TSA PreCheck work internationally?

Yes. TSA PreCheck® is available when you depart from a U.S. airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after you return to the United States. If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck®.

Can you renew TSA PreCheck while waiting for Global Entry?

Global Entry members also will still receive a notification via email informing them of the program's expiration date. Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck. Members can renew Global Entry as far as a year in advance, while TSA PreCheck can be renewed as far as six months in advance.

Can you lose TSA PreCheck status?

TSA PreCheck® enrollees undergo recurrent criminal history vetting as a condition of their TSA PreCheck® enrollment. TSA PreCheck® enrollees found to have committed a disqualifying offense may have their TSA PreCheck® enrollment disqualified or suspended.

How long does it take for TSA PreCheck renewal?

In most cases, it takes about 15 minutes to complete the TSA PreCheck renewal process. However, it can take anywhere between a few days up to a few weeks to receive your approval confirmation. TSA says some members may need to schedule an in-person interview, which can extend the renewal process.

Can I renew my TSA online?

Members may renew their TSA PreCheck membership online up to six months before their expiration date. The new membership period begins as the current one ends, so there is no disadvantage to renewing early.

Can I use an expired passport for TSA PreCheck?

Valid Proof of Citizenship

If it has expired within the past 12 months, it can be used, but only as a proof of citizenship (List B). Additionally, an expired U.S. passport may not be presented by itself. It must be presented with at least one other List B document.

How do I upgrade my TSA PreCheck to Global Entry?

How do I reinstate my TSA PreCheck?

How do you get TSA PreCheck for free?

The best way to get TSA PreCheck for free is by carrying an eligible credit card. Dozens of credit cards reimburse the TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee if you use that card to pay upfront.

Does PreCheck expire?

TSA PreCheck membership lasts for five years, and you can renew up to six months before your current expiration date if you're already a member. Renewing TSA PreCheck can be done online, and there are a slew of travel credit cards that will reimburse you for the application or renewal fee.

Do I need TSA PreCheck if I already have Global Entry?

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.

Can my wife go through TSA PreCheck with me?

If you're traveling with your family, kids 12 and under can use the TSA PreCheck lane with you, but kids 13 and up and any other adults, including a spouse or partner, must have their own TSA PreCheck membership to accompany you. Otherwise, they'll have to go through the regular security lane.

Which airlines do not participate in TSA PreCheck?

Most budget airlines like Frontier, Allegiant, Spirit, and Sun Country all participate in TSA PreCheck. Notable airlines that don't participate in TSA PreCheck include Aer Lingus, China Southern, China Eastern, and EgyptAir.

What countries use TSA PreCheck?

There is no age restriction to apply for TSA PreCheck. For Global Entry, U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and citizens of Colombia, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, and Mexico can apply. (Depending on the country, visas may be required.)

Is TSA PreCheck $85 a year?

The application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years. Before you apply, we recommend that you review the various DHS trusted traveler programs, such as the TSA PreCheck® Application Program, Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and determine the best program for you.