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.

Can I use my Global Entry card at the airport?

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 show Global Entry card to TSA?

Can I access the TSA PreCheck® lane by showing my Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI card or TSA PreCheck® approval notification? No.

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.

Does Global Entry work for domestic flights?

Plus, Global Entry membership automatically includes TSA PreCheck membership—which means that travelers with Global Entry can enjoy a faster screening process whether they're traveling domestically or returning to the United States after a trip abroad.

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Where can I use my Global Entry?

We accept Global Entry cards for lawful U.S. entry at land and sea ports of entry. Global Entry cards have radio frequency identification chips, which enable their use at Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) and NEXUS travel lanes when entering the United States at the land borders.

What are the perks of Global Entry?

Does Global Entry get you through security faster?

Federal trusted traveler programs like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry let you go through special security lanes at the airport — which usually means faster and less intrusive screening.

Can you skip lines with Global Entry?

Global Entry is a program run by the United States Customs and Border Protection agency. Just like TSA PreCheck, access to the program allows you to skip the long line at security when you're departing the United States.

Is Global Entry worth it anymore?

Whether or not Global Entry is worth it will depend on your personal situation. If all your travel is domestic, Global Entry may not fit your needs. But if you have international travel plans within the next five years, Global Entry can save you a lot of time at the airport.

Can I use Global Entry for TSA PreCheck for domestic flights?

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 I use Global Entry if I forgot my card?

Even if you don't have your card, you can get through Global Entry with your passport, fingerprints, and Global Entry number. Record your number in a notes app on your phone, or a text file in Dropbox so you have it separate from the card.

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.

Is Global Entry worth it anymore?

Whether or not Global Entry is worth it will depend on your personal situation. If all your travel is domestic, Global Entry may not fit your needs. But if you have international travel plans within the next five years, Global Entry can save you a lot of time at the airport.

Does Global Entry help in 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.

Do you still go through customs with Global Entry?

As a Global Entry member, you must declare all goods you are importing into the United States. You will be required to answer the customs declaration questions presented on the kiosk, however you will not need to complete the paper customs declaration form (CBP 6059B) before arrival.

Can I use Global Entry instead of a passport?

Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck, which provides expedited processing at land borders in Mexico and Canada, adding tremendous value in exchange for the modest cost. Remember that you must already have a valid passport to apply for Global Entry, which comes with additional costs depending on how soon you need it.

Does Global Entry get you through security faster?

Federal trusted traveler programs like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry let you go through special security lanes at the airport — which usually means faster and less intrusive screening.

Is Global Entry cheaper if I have TSA PreCheck?

2. If I already have TSA PreCheck, can I add Global Entry? For a one-time fee of $100, TSA PreCheck holders can upgrade to Global Entry to get all the benefits of TSA PreCheck plus easier entry to the U.S. upon coming back from abroad with Global Entry.

Is it harder to get Global Entry or TSA PreCheck?

TSA PreCheck enrollment centers are located at many airports and other locations throughout the country, whereas Global Entry enrollment centers are usually located at international airports and land border crossings. Because of this, completing the TSA PreCheck interview process is easier for most applicants.