Can I use Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck?

If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry. If you take less than four international trips a year, TSA PreCheck is a great choice for domestic travelers.
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Can I use my Global Entry number 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.
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Can you use Global Entry card instead of TSA PreCheck?

Yes, Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck in addition to expediting your reentry to the U.S. from international destinations. Global Entry also offers faster processing when crossing the Mexican and Canadian borders.
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Do I need TSA PreCheck if I have Global Entry?

With Global Entry you'll receive expedited customs processing when entering the United States, and you'll receive TSA PreCheck® when flying from U.S. airports.
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Is Global Entry harder to get than 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.
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How do you use Global Entry at the 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.
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Can I fly with just my Global Entry card?

Global Entry membership cards are also valid for domestic flights under the new regulations, as are various forms of military ID, tribal-issued ID, and other government-issued IDs. You can see a full list of accepted documents on the TSA's website.
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What countries can I use Global Entry in?

International Arrangements
  • Argentina.
  • Australia.
  • Bahrain.
  • Brazil.
  • Canada (eligible for Global Entry benefits through NEXUS program membership)
  • Colombia.
  • Germany.
  • India.
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What are the perks of Global Entry?

Benefits of Global Entry
  • No processing lines.
  • No paperwork.
  • Access to expedited entry benefits in other countries.
  • Available at major U.S. airports.
  • Reduced wait times.
  • TSA Pre✓® Eligibility.
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Does Global Entry get you through security faster?

TSA PreCheck ® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides the TSA PreCheck ® benefit plus expedited U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) screening for international air travelers when entering the United States.
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Is Global Entry good for all countries?

Global Entry is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. legal permanent residents as well as citizens of certain countries with which CBP has trusted traveler arrangements, including Argentina, Colombia, Germany, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the ...
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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.
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Does Global Entry expire with passport?

Membership will remain valid and active, even if the passport expires. However, you will not be able to use your membership at kiosks and land crossings until you update your new passport in the system.
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Can you use Global Entry at all airports?

Domestic airports with Global Entry. As of August 2022, entry to the U.S. is available via Global Entry kiosks at 58 U.S. airports. As you might expect, you can use Global Entry at some of the country's biggest airports, like John F.
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Can I go through PreCheck with my Global Entry card?

U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents enrolled in Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI are eligible to participate in TSA PreCheck®, as well as Canadian citizens who are members of NEXUS.
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Is my Global Entry number the same as my TSA number?

While it might not be apparent at first, you'll be happy to know that your TSA PreCheck or Global Entry number is, in fact, your Known Traveler Number. Simply enter your Known Traveler Number in the appropriate field when booking your flight.
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How long is Global Entry good for?

To apply for a Global Entry card, you must complete and submit an online application through the Trusted Traveler Program System (TTP). The non-refundable application fee costs $100 for a five-year membership.
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How do I 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.
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Can you add TSA PreCheck after booking?

For existing reservations, you can manually edit each flight to add your PreCheck number before check-in or call customer service and ask that they do it for you.
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How much is tsa Global Entry fee?

A $100 one-time fee is required with your Global Entry application and must be paid at time of application submission through the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) system. You can pay by credit card or through an electronic bank transfer. The fee is non-refundable, even if an application is denied.
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What is the fastest way to get TSA PreCheck?

How it Works
  1. Apply Online. Submit an online application in 5 minutes & schedule an appointment at any of 500+ enrollment centers.
  2. Enroll in person. 10-min in-person appointment that includes fingerprinting for a background check.
  3. Travel with Ease.
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Who automatically qualifies for TSA PreCheck?

U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents and Canadian citizens who are members of NEXUS. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces including those serving in the National Guard and reserves as well as government employees from select agencies.
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What countries accept Global Entry?

International Arrangements
  • Argentina.
  • Australia.
  • Bahrain.
  • Brazil.
  • Canada (eligible for Global Entry benefits through NEXUS program membership)
  • Colombia.
  • Germany.
  • India.
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What are the perks of Global Entry?

Benefits of Global Entry
  • No processing lines.
  • No paperwork.
  • Access to expedited entry benefits in other countries.
  • Available at major U.S. airports.
  • Reduced wait times.
  • TSA Pre✓® Eligibility.
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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.
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