Global Entry
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry® program lets pre-approved international travelers entering the U.S. get through customs faster. Global Entry status is valid for five years, and members also get TSA PreCheck® for free.
Global Entry
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry® program lets pre-approved international travelers entering the U.S. get through customs faster. Global Entry status is valid for five years, and members also get TSA PreCheck® for free.
How to qualify
You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident or a citizen of select countries to apply for Global Entry. To find out if you are eligible, and if your country has any additional rules for applying, visit the CBP international arrangements page.
How to qualify
You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident or a citizen of select countries to apply for Global Entry. To find out if you are eligible, and if your country has any additional rules for applying, visit the CBP international arrangements page.
How to get approved
Review
The government will review your application and run a background check. For more information on current Global Entry processing times, visit the Trusted Traveler Programs website.
Review
The government will review your application and run a background check. For more information on current Global Entry processing times, visit the Trusted Traveler Programs website.
Interview
If your background check is clear, you’ll be invited to interview with CBP. You can schedule your interview or complete one when you land at select airports with the Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) program.
Interview
If your background check is clear, you’ll be invited to interview with CBP. You can schedule your interview or complete one when you land at select airports with the Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) program.
Review
The government will review your application and run a background check. For more information on current Global Entry processing times, visit the Trusted Traveler Programs website.
Review
The government will review your application and run a background check. For more information on current Global Entry processing times, visit the Trusted Traveler Programs website.
Interview
If your background check is clear, you’ll be invited to interview with CBP. You can schedule your interview or complete one when you land at select airports with the Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) program.
Interview
If your background check is clear, you’ll be invited to interview with CBP. You can schedule your interview or complete one when you land at select airports with the Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) program.
If you get approved, you’ll get a REAL ID-compliant Global Entry card in the mail that can also be used as identification at any U.S. airport. For more information about the application process, visit the Global Entry FAQ page.
*Canadian citizens must enroll in the NEXUS program to get Global Entry benefits.
At the airport
You can use Global Entry at airports around the world to avoid long customs lines. After you land in the U.S. follow the signs to the Global Entry kiosks or use the Global Entry mobile app at select airports. Download the app on your Apple or Android device before entering the Federal Inspection Services area.
Global Entry uses facial recognition to screen its passengers.
CBP deletes the photos of U.S. citizens after 12 hours. Photos of lawful permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens are deleted within 14 days. If you don’t want to provide your biometric information at the airport, you will have to use the regular customs line.
Children, spouses, and travel companions can only use the Global Entry line if they have their own membership.
Other Trusted Traveler Programs
If most of your travel is in the U.S., Mexico, or Canada, one of the other Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) may be a better fit for you. TSA PreCheck, NEXUS and SENTRI give you access to faster security screening for 5 years. NEXUS and SENTRI cards are also REAL ID-compliant and can be used as identification at U.S. checkpoints.
Earn up to $100 in statement credit when you use your United credit card to pay for TTP application fees.
Traveler pro tips
Traveler pro tips
Here are a few tips to make the Global Entry experience work better for you:
- CBP releases new appointment slots for interviews on the first Monday of every month at 9 a.m. local time. The calendar fills up quickly, but sometimes there are last-minute cancellations, so keep checking the website.
- Once you’re approved, add your 9-digit PASS ID number to your MileagePlus account to make sure you get Global Entry benefits on your next flight.
- Save even more time at customs by downloading the Global Entry mobile app.You can report your arrival and submit a photo in the app without having to wait in line for a kiosk.
Here are a few tips to make the Global Entry experience work better for you:
- CBP releases new appointment slots for interviews on the first Monday of every month at 9 a.m. local time. The calendar fills up quickly, but sometimes there are last-minute cancellations, so keep checking the website.
- Once you’re approved, add your 9-digit PASS ID number to your MileagePlus account to make sure you get Global Entry benefits on your next flight.
- Save even more time at customs by downloading the Global Entry mobile app.You can report your arrival and submit a photo in the app without having to wait in line for a kiosk.