How To Apply For Global Entry:
Step-By-Step Guide
* “Orange” slides apply to application for minors under the age of 18.
Just follow these steps.
• Create a Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account
Regardless of your age, you must have your own Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account.
• Log in to your TTP account and complete the application
A $120 non-refundable fee is required with each completed application.
• Schedule an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center
After accepting your completed application, CBP will conduct a review. If your application is conditionally approved, your TTP account will instruct you to schedule an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center. Each applicant must schedule a separate interview. (Please Note: 80% of applications are approved within 2 weeks while some applications can take up to 12 months or longer to be processed.)
• Complete the application process
Bring your valid passport 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.
Create a Trusted Traveler Program account
CBP has a variety of “Trusted Traveler Programs,” and Global Entry is one of those.
All memberships are valid for 5 years
Before you can start your Global Entry application, you’ll have to create a Trusted Traveler Program account at https://ttp.dhs.gov
Once at that link, you’ll want to select Global Entry as the program you want to apply for.
You’ll then need to provide the email address you want to use for your account and create a password that’s at least 12 characters long.
Next up, you’ll have to share some very basic personal details, including your name, date of birthday, place of birth, etc.
You’ll also be asked if you’ve applied for any Trusted Traveler Programs in the past.
At that point your Trusted Traveler Program account will have been created, and you’re ready for the next step, which is to complete your Global Entry application.
The next step is to complete the actual Global Entry application process. This starts with requiring you to confirm your citizenship, as well as your general eligibility for Global Entry.
Once you’ve done that, the application process is six steps. This is for the most part straightforward.
First, you’ll have to provide some personal information, including gender, eye color, height, etc.
All applications submitted for minors under the age of 18 will not be charged an application fee; if their parent or legal guardian is enrolled in a Trusted Traveler Program to include SENTRI, NEXUS, or Global Entry. The application fee will also be waived if the legal guardian or parent has an application that is pending risk or in conditionally approved status.
You’ll then have to provide proof of citizenship. This is as simple as providing your passport details, including the passport number and expiration date.
The next step requires you to share your address info, including how long you’ve lived there.
Next is the step that will be easy for some, and super complicated for others. You need to share all the countries you’ve been to in the past five years (excluding the United States, Canada, and Mexico).
The fifth step requires you to answer some background questions, including whether you have any criminal convictions, etc.
The last step is a final review, whereby you must confirm all the details of your application and certify that the information shared is accurate.
Pay the $120 Global Entry application fee
Next up, you’ll be asked to pay the $100 Global Entry application fee. We would highly recommend using credit card to pay.
*same credit cards offer a Global Entry fee credit.
All applications submitted for minors under the age of 18 will not be charged an application fee if their parent or legal guardian is enrolled in a Trusted Traveler Program.
Once you’ve made your payment, you’ll see that your application shows as “pending review,” the next step is to wait for conditional approval.
