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.
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Does Global Entry automatically give you TSA?

TSA PreCheck® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. 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.
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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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Can I show my Global Entry card for 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.
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How does Global Entry work with TSA?

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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Should You Get TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR?



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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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.
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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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Which is better TSA Clear or Global Entry?

Clear and Global Entry are very different programs because Clear saves you time going through security screenings, while Global Entry saves you time at customs and immigration upon arrival in the U.S. after traveling internationally.
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Is Global Entry faster than clear?

Clear and Global Entry differ in a few critical ways: Clear allows you to hurry through security lines faster at 40-plus airports around the United States. It lets you quickly access identification documents and verify your identity by scanning your fingerprints or eyes.
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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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Can I use Global Entry instead of a passport?

1. Members must use a passport or U.S. legal permanent resident card at Global Entry kiosks.
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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.
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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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Is there something better than Global Entry?

TSA PreCheck

They're also widely available at over 200 airports. The sign-up process for PreCheck is similar to Global Entry, but also simpler and cheaper — you'll only pay $85 for a 5-year TSA PreCheck membership instead of $100 for Global Entry.
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Why is it so hard to get a Global Entry appointment?

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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Is Global Entry immediate after interview?

As of January, CBP currently says Global Entry applications can take four to six months to process. Try to apply at least six months before your next international trip to avoid any issues with your application being processed before your departure date.
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How long is a Global Entry interview?

Interviews will take approximately 15 minutes. Applicants should be prepared to show the following documents during their remote interview: A valid passport. Applicants should bring all of their current passports to the interview so the information can be added to their file.
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Why do people get denied from Global Entry?

Reasons for Being Denied Global Entry. Infractions involving prohibited or undeclared items (Think you can bring that mango into the country without telling anyone? Think again.) DUI conviction (Yes, even if it was 20+ years ago.)
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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.
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What is the current wait time for Global Entry?

Processing times vary by applicant, but on average you can expect your application to be processed as follows: Global Entry: 4-6 months.
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Does everyone have an interview for Global Entry?

The EoA program eliminates the need for a Global Entry applicant to schedule an interview at an enrollment center to complete the application process.
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What questions do they ask at Global Entry interview?

The reason(s) you are applying for Global Entry membership; Details regarding your employment; Details surrounding any prior travel (i.e., the reasons for your travel, whether for business or pleasure, etc.); Details regarding any prior arrests or convictions; and.
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How can I get through TSA faster?

Travel with ease with TSA PreCheck®
  1. Wait 5 Minutes or Less. In January 2023, 92% of TSA PreCheck® passengers waited less than 5 min.
  2. Families Welcome. Children 12 and under can join a parent/guardian with TSA PreCheck® in the dedicated lanes.
  3. Nationwide Reach. More than 200 airports and 85+ airlines provide TSA PreCheck®
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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.
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