Does Global Entry get you through security faster?

Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment

Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.

Is it faster to get TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

In most cases, Global Entry is a better choice, especially if you travel internationally. Not only does it include TSA PreCheck but it will also expedite your re-entry back into the U.S. when you arrive from abroad.

Does Global Entry get you through TSA?

The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) PreCheck allows for expedited airport screening at TSA checkpoints in specific airports. Global Entry members are eligible for TSA PreCheck benefits. For more information about TSA PreCheck, click here.

How fast can you get through customs with Global Entry?

How long does it take to go through airport security with Global Entry? It depends on what airport you're in, but it could take as little as just three minutes to get through security when you're departing and as little as ten minutes to get through customs on your way home.

What are the perks of Global Entry?

Global Entry - The Quickest Way Through the Airport!

Do you skip customs with Global Entry?

All travelers entering the U.S., including Global Entry members, must complete a declaration. With Global Entry, you do not need to complete the paper Customs Declaration form 6059B before arrival.

Can I show my Global Entry card to go through TSA PreCheck?

No. 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.

What countries accept Global Entry?

Can you upgrade PreCheck to Global Entry?

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 should I wear to my Global Entry interview?

They're going to take your picture

So, if you'd like it to look better than your passport and driver's license photos, dress nice. Or at least don't wear a hat.

How long does it take to get Global Entry if you have TSA PreCheck?

For new Global Entry applicants, the processing time for an application can exceed 90 days. A full background check will be completed to ensure our potential members qualify for expedited processing into the United States.

Can you have 2 passports on Global Entry?

If you hold two valid US passports and currently have Global Entry linked to your 10 year passport, you can also link Global Entry to your second, 4 year passport. As a Trusted Traveler, you may also update your passport, driver's license, visa status, and mail-to address as well.

Can Global Entry be used for international flights?

If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck®. 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. Learn more about Global Entry.

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.

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 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.

Can you fail Global Entry interview?

Homeland Security has broad discretion to deny you Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. The reasons for denial could be anything from failing your interview, to having something on your criminal record, to somehow being flagged by the government as a risk.

Can I use Global Entry to enter UK?

The United Kingdom has finally extended access to U.S. citizens who are cleared through Global Entry or Nexus. The program is called Registered Traveller, and is a membership service which offers faster and more convenient entry at passport control for frequent travelers.

Do you lose Global Entry when you renew your passport?

If your passport expires or you get a new passport, you won't need to renew Global Entry yet. Instead, just log into the TTP account and update it with your new passport number and expiration date. If you have changed your name for any reason, you won't be able to renew your Global Entry online.

Can I just show up at the airport for a Global Entry interview?

You cannot walk in for a Global Entry on arrival appointment unless you are just arriving from an international trip. Since it is a walk-in visit, an interview is not guaranteed if there is a long line, but it's worth a shot to try and get an earlier Global Entry appointment.

Can you expedite Global Entry?

Program Description. Global Entry is a Trusted Traveler program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.

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.

Is Global Entry active immediately after interview?

Within a few minutes you'll be confirmed for Global Entry (yay!) and be given a Known Traveler Number (KTN) that you can start using immediately to be eligible for TSA PreCheck.

What kind of background check does Global Entry do?

Global Entry is a voluntary program available to travelers who pass a comprehensive background investigation. There is a computer check against criminal, law enforcement, customs, immigration, agriculture, and terrorist indices to include biometric fingerprint checks and then a personal interview with a CBP officer.

What crimes prevent Global Entry?