Should you carry your Global Entry card with you?

While you don't need to carry your Global Entry card with you to use the Global Entry kiosks when arriving at U.S. airports, it is a valid form of identification.

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 Global Entry at airport kiosks. A card is only required for expedited entry at the SENTRI and NEXUS lanes coming into the United States.

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.

How do I use my Global Entry card 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.

Do I need to carry my Global Entry card for domestic flights?

Using a standard driver's license will no longer get you onboard a plane. Rather, all air passengers boarding flights within the U.S. will need to show a Real ID-compliant driver's license, or another form of identification like a passport or Global Entry ID.

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Can I use my Global Entry card to get into bars?

You can. It is considered valid federal ID. You can use it for most ID purposes.

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.

Do you have to dress nice for Global Entry interview?

They're going to take your picture

If approved, you'll receive a nifty ID card (complete with a picture taken during your interview) in the mail within a few days. 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.

What should I bring to my Global Entry appointment?

You will need to bring your valid passport(s) and one other form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card to the interview. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you must present your machine-readable permanent resident card.

Do they take your picture at Global Entry interview?

Oh, and just a heads up: You'll be getting your photo taken at the interview, and this headshot will go on your Global Entry ID card. The good news is that if you're conditionally approved, you're almost at the finish line: You've already been pre-screened, and your information has been checked by the government.

Does Global Entry give lounge access?

You can get a statement credit of up to $100 (every four years) to help cover Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fees as well as enroll in Priority Pass™ Select, which gives you access to more than 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with free amenities, such as Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages and more.

Can you bring a guest through Global Entry?

My travel companions (children, spouse or co-travelers) are not Global Entry members; can they come through the Global Entry kiosk with me? No, only Global Entry members can use the Global Entry kiosk.

What will deny you for 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.)

Why is it so hard to get an interview for Global Entry?

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.

Does Global Entry let you skip customs?

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 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 my wife go through Global Entry with me?

Only Global Entry members can enter a Global Entry immigration line. This means that if you want your spouse or your children to go through a usually shorter immigration queue with you, they must enroll in Global Entry, no matter their age.

Can my wife go through TSA PreCheck with me?

If you're traveling with your family, kids 12 and under can use the TSA PreCheck lane with you, but kids 13 and up and any other adults, including a spouse or partner, must have their own TSA PreCheck membership to accompany you. Otherwise, they'll have to go through the regular security lane.

Can I walk across the border with Global Entry?

What is a Global Entry Card? The Global Entry Card is issued to Global Entry members who are U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or Mexican nationals. It allows Global Entry members to use Trusted Traveler lanes at the land borders for entry into the United States via NEXUS/SENTRI lanes at the border.

Do you get free TSA PreCheck with Global Entry?

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.

Does Global Entry really save time?

Global Entry can definitely be worth it as it saves you a lot of time and hassle when returning from an international trip. The cost is just $15 more than TSA PreCheck and it includes all PreCheck benefits as well.

What countries accept Global Entry?

How long does the Global Entry interview last?

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.

How long is the Global Entry interview at the airport?

It shouldn't take more than a half hour and may be as short as five minutes. After all, you're already conditionally approved — the officer just needs to ensure all your information is accurate.

What if I forgot my passport for Global Entry interview?

If you do not have it, then write down the PASSID number issued to your application and print out a copy of your interview confirmation. How long does the interview last? A Global Entry interview may only last around 20 minutes though some can be shorter or longer.