How do I activate my Global Entry card?

Activating Your Global Entry Card

To activate your card, log into your Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) account. After you log in, click on the “Activate Membership Card” button under the Program Membership(s) section.

Do I need to activate my Global Entry membership card?

Activate your card within 30 days of receipt or you will be unable to use your card at the Trusted Traveler lanes. To activate your card, log into your TTP account. After you sign in, click on the Activate Membership Card button under the Program Membership(s) section on the Homepage.

How long does it take to activate Global Entry?

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.

How do I know if my Global Entry is still active?

How do I use my Global Entry card?

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 show my Global Entry card at 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.

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.

Can you use Global Entry card instead of passport?

1. Members must use a passport or U.S. legal permanent resident card at Global Entry kiosks.

What countries accept Global Entry?

What are the two numbers on my Global Entry card?

Your Known Traveler Number can be found on the back of your Global Entry card. It is your PASSID number. If you have NEXUS or SENTRI, your PASSID number will also be found on the back of your card.

Can you go through TSA with Global Entry?

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.

What's better TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

If you mostly travel domestically and want access to expedited security screening, TSA PreCheck may make sense for you. If you travel internationally and want access to faster customs screening upon reentry to the U.S., consider Global Entry, which includes TSA PreCheck, instead.

How long does Global Entry take at airport?

Just how long it takes will vary depending on which airport you're passing through and how many fellow travelers are also waiting to complete an interview. But with any luck, the whole process should take about 10 minutes or less!

Why don't I have PreCheck if I have Global Entry?

The most common problem is that their date of birth or government “known traveler number” has been entered incorrectly into a reservation. Other times, the name on the itinerary doesn't match the name used to enroll in PreCheck, Global Entry or one of the other government programs.

Can I use my Global Entry card as ID at airport?

As of April 1, 2022, nearly 13 million Californians have upgraded to a REAL ID, which is easy to do when you renew. You may not need a REAL ID to fly or enter secure federal buildings if you currently have a valid passport, military ID, Global Entry Card or other federally approved document.

What are the perks of Global Entry?

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.

Is Global Entry still worth it?

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.

How do I update my passport on Global Entry?

If you are an approved Trusted Traveler (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST) member, you may update certain documents through the TTP website. Once logged in to the TTP website, click on Update Documents on the right hand side of the Dashboard page.

Does Global Entry override TSA PreCheck?

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.

How long do you get TSA PreCheck with Global Entry?

How long does my TSA PreCheck® membership last? TSA PreCheck® memberships last five years. I am no longer receiving TSA PreCheck® on my boarding pass.

Can I walk into airport for 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.

What is the cost difference between Global Entry and TSA PreCheck?

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. Initial TSA PreCheck ^® enrollment costs $85 and Global Entry costs $100 for a five-year membership.

What is better than Global Entry?

TSA Pre is the best option if you don't have a passport.

If you only travel domestically, TSA Pre will make flying a far less onerous process. But if you take even one international trip or head to one international airport in the next five years, you'll kick yourself if you don't pay the extra $15 for Global Entry.

What is the difference between redress and known traveler?

A Known Traveler Number is for PreCheck. You can get into PreCheck via a number of programs, including Nexus. For Nexus people, put your PASSID (from the back of your card) into the Known Traveler Number field. A redress number is like an override if your name is on the Do Not Fly.