What happens after Global Entry is approved?

Once conditionally approval status is granted, applicants will be invited to schedule a Global Entry interview through their TTP account at one of the Global Entry enrollment centers to complete the enrollment process.

How long does it take to receive Global Entry card after approval?

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.

Is Global Entry effective immediately?

An official Global Entry card should arrive in the mail within two weeks, and you'll need to activate it within 30 days. You won't have to show this card at the airport, though, as it's only for land and seaports of entry—at the airport, just stroll up to the Global Entry kiosks and get started.

Does Global Entry Get You TSA approved?

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.

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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What countries can I use Global Entry in?

Can I use Global Entry for international flights?

Your membership allows you expedited entry upon arrival in the U.S. With your Global Entry membership, you have chosen one of the fastest, most technologically advanced ways to speed international travel. This guide explains what you'll need to know to use Global Entry in your international journeys.

Is Global Entry faster if you have TSA PreCheck?

Plus, Global Entry membership automatically includes TSA PreCheck membership—which means that travelers with Global Entry can enjoy a faster screening process whether they're traveling domestically or returning to the United States after a trip abroad.

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.

Can you use Global Entry in 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.

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.

What are the perks of Global Entry?

Does Global Entry start after interview?

After submitting your application, you need to get conditional approval. Once you've got that, you need an in-person interview to finalize your enrollment. From there, you can simply head to the designated Global Entry line when clearing immigration and waltz through in just a few minutes – or less.

Does Global Entry send you a card?

The Global Entry Card is issued to Global Entry members who are U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or Mexican nationals.

How do I know if my Global Entry card was mailed?

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.

Is Global Entry card mailed?

If you've ever signed up for Global Entry, you know that seven to 10 business days after being approved for the program, you're likely to receive a physical Global Entry card via snail mail.

What is better than Global Entry?

If you rarely travel abroad and don't want to pay for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck is $85 for a five-year membership and gives you expedited security checks at more than 200 select airports in the U.S. If you don't have a U.S. passport, this is the best option.

How difficult is Global Entry?

How long is Global Entry good for?

First, you must already be a current Global Entry member. You'll become eligible to renew one year prior to your membership expiration date. (Membership lasts five years after you're approved.)

What is better TSA 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.

Do I need clear if I have Global Entry?

Global Entry and CLEAR are different traveler programs with different benefits, which means one wouldn't necessarily replace the other. But if you're a member of both programs, you could find your travel experience at U.S. airports to be quicker when going through screening processes.

Can I go through PreCheck with my Global Entry card?

Global Entry members are eligible for TSA PreCheck benefits.

How do I use Global Entry for the first time?

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.

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 ...