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Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows pre-approved, low-risk travellers expedited clearance upon arrival in the United States. Global Entry members can skip long immigration lines and complete the customs process in as little as 45 seconds. As of January 2023, entry to the U.S. is available via Global Entry kiosks at nearly 60 U.S. airports and 17 preclearance international airports. Here is a non-exhaustive list of airports that participate in Global Entry:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York (JFK)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Luis Munoz Marín International Airport, Puerto Rico (SJU)
- Guam A.B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM)
- Hartford–Springfield Bradley International Airport (BDL)
- Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
- Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
- Abu Dhabi International Airport, United Arab Emirates (AUH)
- Grand Bahamas International Airport, Bahamas (FPO)
- Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
- Cancun International Airport, Mexico
- Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore
- Washington-Dulles International Airport, Washington
- Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport, Atlanta
- Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, Chicago
- Miami International Airport, Miami
- Hamburg Airport, Germany
- Dusseldorf Airport, Germany
- Frankfurt Airport, Germany
- Munich Airport, Germany
- TSA PreCheck lanes at various airports
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of airports | As of January 2023, Global Entry is available at nearly 60 U.S. airports and 17 preclearance international airports. |
| Airports | John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York (JFK), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW), Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL), George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston (IAH), Lambert - St. Louis International Airport (STL), Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP), Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Providence – T.F. Green International Airport (PVD), St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Toledo Express Airport (TOL), Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Luis Munoz Marín International Airport (SJU), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Grand Bahamas International Airport (FPO), Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA), Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), Saipan International Airport (SPN), Cancun International Airport, Los Cabos International Airport, Mexico City International Airport, etc. |
| Benefits | Skip long immigration lines, complete the customs process in as little as 45 seconds, access TSA PreCheck, speed through TSA security, no need to remove shoes, laptop, liquids, belt or light jacket, access to TSA Known Traveler Program, etc. |
| Requirements | Valid passport, documents providing evidence of residency, rigorous background check, in-person interview, fingerprints and iris scans. |
| Cost | $100 application fee or $120 non-refundable fee. |
What You'll Learn
US airports: JFK, LAX, and more
Global Entry is available at all major US airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York (JFK), and Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles (LAX). Here is a list of some other US airports that participate in Global Entry:
- Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston (IAH)
- Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
- Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
- Providence – T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
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International airports: Cancun, Bermuda, Singapore
Global Entry is a program that allows pre-approved travellers to enter the United States using automated kiosks at specific airports. The program was initially launched in 2008 at a few airports, including New York-JFK, Washington-Dulles, and Houston-Intercontinental. Since then, it has expanded to numerous airports across the world.
Cancun International Airport in Mexico has kiosks available for Global Entry participants. Mexican citizens, as well as US and Canadian citizens who are Global Entry members or permanent residents of Mexico, can enrol in the Viajero Confiable program. To enrol, prospective members must pass a background check and an interview with a Mexican immigration officer and provide fingerprints and iris scans.
Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport is a participating airport in the Global Entry program. Sources specifically mention this airport in the context of Global Entry.
Singapore citizens are eligible for Global Entry. They can apply through the CBP Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website by paying a $100 non-refundable application fee for a five-year membership. Once their application is approved, they must schedule an interview with a CBP officer, who will make a final eligibility determination. Singaporean Global Entry members must have a valid passport and an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or a valid visa.
It is important to note that Global Entry members who are not US citizens or permanent residents must maintain updated visa information with CBP. If a member obtains a new visa, they must notify CBP in person at a Global Entry enrollment centre to avoid issues with the kiosk calculating their Class of Admission and admission date.
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Canadian airports: NEXUS access lanes
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports.
At airports, program members proceed to the Global Entry lanes where processing technology will be used to expedite the members by capturing a photo to verify their membership. Once the photo has been captured, the member will receive on-screen instructions and proceed to a CBP officer who will confirm that they have successfully completed the process.
The NEXUS program allows pre-screened travellers expedited processing when entering the United States and Canada. Program members use dedicated processing lanes at designated northern border ports of entry, NEXUS kiosks when entering Canada by air and Global Entry kiosks when entering the United States via Canadian Preclearance airports.
NEXUS kiosks are located at the following Canadian airports:
- Calgary International Airport (YYC)
- Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
- Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
- Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
- Winnipeg James Armstrong Richards
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German airports: Hamburg, Munich, etc
German citizens can apply for Global Entry, which allows expedited entry into the United States. The application process involves submitting an online application through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website and paying a $100 non-refundable application fee. Once the application is approved, German citizens can use the Global Entry kiosk at participating airports in the United States for five years.
German airports that offer some form of expedited entry include Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich. These airports offer Easypass automated border control, which is available to citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and South Korea.
In the United States, Global Entry members can use automated kiosks at the following airports:
- Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston (IAH)
- William P. Hobby Airport, Houston (HOU)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York (JFK)
- Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
- Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
- Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
- Providence-T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
- St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Global Entry members can also utilise the TSA PreCheck program, which offers expedited security screening at participating airports. This benefit can be accessed by entering the GE membership number into the airline reservation.
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Mexican airports: Mexico City, Los Cabos, etc
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports.
At airports, program members proceed to the Global Entry lanes where processing technology will be used to expedite the members by capturing a photo to verify their membership. Once the photo has been captured, the member will receive on-screen instructions and proceed to a CBP officer who will confirm that they have successfully completed the process.
Some of the airports that participate in the Global Entry program include:
- Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston (IAH)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York (JFK)
- Lambert - St. Louis International Airport (STL)
- Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
- Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
- Providence – T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
- St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
In Mexico, the Global Entry program is called Viajero Confiable. U.S. citizens must first be approved for the Global Entry program before applying for Viajero Confiable.
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Frequently asked questions
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports.
All applicants undergo a rigorous background check and in-person interview before enrollment. If a traveler is unable to schedule an interview at an Enrollment Center prior to their international travel, they have the option to complete their interview via Enrollment on Arrival upon arrival in the United States.
As of January 2023, entry to the U.S. is available via Global Entry kiosks at nearly 60 U.S. airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The program is also available at 17 preclearance international airports, including Cancun, Los Cabos, and Mexico City international airports.
