Plus, how to get it, how much it costs, and which airports use it.

Ready to have your homecoming expedited for all your future travels?

Here’s everything you’re gonna wanna know about the U.S. ## What Is Global Entry?

Global Entry

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How Does Global Entry Help You?

Travelers approved for Global Entry also getTSA PreCheck.

How Is Global Entry Different From TSA PreCheck?

However, Global Entry travelers qualify for PreCheck as a perk of their Global Entry status.

Global Entry essentially gets you PreCheck and then some and it costs just $42 more thanTSA PreCheckalone.

How Much Does Global Entry Cost?

Applying forGlobal Entry costs$100, increasing to $120 on October 1, 2024.

The fee is nonrefundable, even if you’re denied, and covers you for five years.

Do Credit Cards Pay For Global Entry?

Once you’re logged in, fill out the Global Entry tool and pay the fee.

Global Entry Enrollment Center.

What Do I Need for the Global Entry Interview?

First off, applying for U.S.

In fact, it could take a few months.

The EoA interview could take 10 minutes or less.

How Long Does It Take to Get Global Entry?

You should prepare for the latter.

Wait times depend on the number of Global Entry applicants Customs and Border Control is fielding at a time.

Using biometric data, these machines scan your face for instant approval.

You won’t even receive a paper receipt and can proceed straight through.

Which Airports Have Global Entry?

There are currently Global Entry kiosks atabout 80 airportsin the U.S. and abroad.

Alaska has them in Fairbanks and Anchorage, and Hawaii has them in Honolulu.

Keep in mind that some of the locations do not offer Enrollment on Arrival.

What If the Person You’re Traveling With Doesnt Have Global Entry?

How Long Does Global Entry Last?