*Pro Tip* In my experience you can carry your Global Entry card, at the TSA pre-check line, give it to the TSA officer instead of your other ID, it is linked to your ticket. They put it into the machine done. Coming back through LAX there was a wireless logo on the kiosk, put down your Global Entry card, the camera takes a picture, the CBP officer calls your name, and tells you Welcome back to the United States. Your in. I do not remember using my passport. I was told by a CBP officer, "your Global Entry card is proof of citizenship", I assume, just for US citizens. So in my opinion carry and use your Global Entry card. Safe travels and be patient, and spread happiness while you travel. 😎
I decided to get the Global Entry for some upcoming trips. From application to receiving the card took about 4 weeks. I drover three hours North to the DCA and waiting about an hour or so (I got there super early) and when they started the interviewing process it was less than 20 minutes, if that. By the time I walked out the door, I was told I was approved!! I hate taking my shoes off and unpacking my electronics! This feature alone is the reason why I signed up for Global Entry and it's worth the $100.00 for 5 years! Can't wait to use it!
I recently applied for Global, and they need a current passport as well. I was renewing my passport, so I can't apply for Global until my new passport comes.
With Global Entry, do you have access to TSA Pre-check even if you’re traveling domestically? We were about to get pre-check, but may cancel it to get Global….
I applied for Global Entry, went to my interview 2 days later, & got approved the same day as the interview. I don’t know if living in NYC sped up the process or not.
Why would you judge TSA Precheck vs. Global Entry based on whether or not you have a trip booked? Makes no sense. If you travel internationally even a few times in the 5 year time frame it makes total sense to go global entry IMO. The drawback with Global Entry is the enrollment sites.
It took me 18 hours to get my Global Entry Conditionally Approved. I just became a US citizen, and most likely, Homeland Security already had my background check on file 🤟🏽🎉
I went for Global Entry and tbh while it's expensive as a Brit (as we need to pay HM £42) before the $100 fee. It was totally worth it. Did an IoA at Dublin Airport and when I was flying home yesterday TSA precheck was an absolute breeze.
I live in Michigan and have Nexus. It's get's you both GE and TSA and the short line to drive to Canada. Plus it's $50 for 5 years. You just need to live near the border.
If you're going to travel the same flight a lot, like 4 trips to Edinburgh a year, for many years, is there anything a us citizen can get in the UK that is similar to tsa pre or global entry?
Hi, I heard when you go through the global entry security line that you don’t need to take out your laptop, take off shoes and belt, or items(snacks) in your backpack or carry on even. That is super convenient and would be worth it to get global entry or tsa precheck. Thanks
I have Pre check but the scanner did not like my belt and I had to take it off for my last trip, not a big deal. I'm now looking at other belts so I don't have to bother. Thanks for this video, going to sign up for Global Entry. Note about people not sure if its worth it for even pre check, at a small airport like mine its not needed, but if you're flying through O'Hare or a big airport their security lines get staggeringly long and I would def get pre check.
Other bonus tip, if you already have a TWIC (transportation worker identification credential), then TSA precheck is already included as a perk. The only difference is you would use your TWIC CIN number, on the back of your TWIC card, in the KTN field on your reservation online. Or you could have the airline personnel add it for you at the airport so it’s on your boarding pass.
Last month at Lga they shot the normal pre-check laying down for some reason it was like 25 minutes when it was normally like 5 min .. when we had to go to the general screening line, but showed your ticket and was given a paper to keep your shoes on.
had a global entry card with fam traveling from iah to dxb but those tsa guys told us to remove our shoes and put our laptops on the racks !!! which doesn make sense they why the heck we paid this much or am i missing something to avoid this !!
A short comment on the Global Entry card, those are only given to US citizens and permanent residents. Foreign nationals do NOT receive that card, only the KTN / PASSID. Also, most airlines will allow you to add your KTN number after you've made your reservations. I.e., I booked my next flight to the US in late December, but at the time hadn't done my Global Entry interview yet. I managed to do an interview just 4 days ago and after being fully approved added my KTN to my booking information. So, if you don't have your KTN handy when booking a flight, you can usually add it on later.
Helpful video. Question: If you already have TSA Pre, and you apply for Global Entry, what happens to your existing Known Traveler Number while applying for and after receiving Global Entry?
@@cmabbott315yes - they are 2 different programs with different numbers and are run by different agencies! TSA reciporocally allows Global Entry travelers to use the TSA Pre lines becasue the background check and approval requirements that US Customs & Boarder protection does/ has is much more thorough and stricter than DHS's own background check and requirements for TSA Pre check. If you already have a valid KTN for TSA Pre and are still wating on an interview for Global Entry for an upcoming interational trip, use your valid TSA Pre KTN for the upcoming flights. Also look into Global Entry's "enrollment upon return" program. At select major international arrivals airports in the US, the US Customs & Boarder protection has been allowing people "preliminarly approved" for Global Entry and needing to interview to sign up for an interview upon their return to the US if they are returning to the US thorough one of the select major hub airports on select days & hours. You do the interview for Global Entry in the international airport at the customs hall in a special line / area upon return to the US. You have to allow yourself extra time, especially if you are making a connection to a domestic flight, as you likely will have several people ahead of you interviewing depending on the day.
My global entry application took 13 MONTHS to get (conditionally) approved. I have no idea why it took this long, my record is squeaky clean. Just something to keep in mind when considering to apply.
@@awaytogether The funny part is that I applied together with my partner, who was approved within a few weeks! It seems random to me. I love your content btw! Thanks for responding!
I got my GE about 18 months or so ago, before the surge in post-pandemic travel. My husband applied in June 2023 and didn't get approved til June 2024!
I have Global Entry and the ID card with KTN, but I’ve tried to fly domestic twice recently and it’s doesn’t seam to recognize me for pre check. The ticket agent tried to help me, but said he couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t coming up. I even showed them my Global Entry ID card and they still said that I had to go through security. Not sure what’s wrong. Any ideas anyone ?
When I first tried to use my KTN, I didn't get precheck. The airline first told me that having TSA PreCheck did not GUARANTEE precheck...why would anyone purchase it for ZERO guarantee? What I didn't know was the KTN was supposed to be in my airline profile, and I hadn't put it in. Since I added it to my profile, I've never had a problem. Don't know if that's helpful or not🤷♀️
This was an incredibly easy experience. I applied for Global Entry on 5/1/24 at 3:35am. I was conditionally approved on 5/2/24. I immediately looked for an appointment to have the interview and there was an appointment on 5/3/24 at the Global Entry center at Orlando International Airport. But since the walk from the garage was very long, I checked Sanford Airport and they had an appointment on 5/10/24. I arrived early and they took me a few minutes early. My “interview” took 7 minutes. Just confirmed my name, address, place of work and my countries of visit since 2019. My fingerprints were taken and the officer gave me my KTN. By the time I got back my car I got an email and was approved. I was shocked at how easy and fast the entire experience was from beginning to end.
Thx for sharing the approval timeline with Global entry. Is pre-check still approved under one month when signing up for Global entry although I have to wait for 6-12 months for global?
I just got my approval for TSA Precheck after 57 days. I can't believe it took so long and I think I only got approved because I finally got someone on the phone after almost 2 months. She pushed it through I guess
I got GE in no time, prior to the post-pandemic travel surge. Hubs applied in Jun 2023, didn't get approved til Jun 2024! Looks like things are getting back to normal.
Veterans that are 100% disabled are supposed to get free pre-check but nobody knows how to do it. When you ask about it at the interview they don't know what you're talking about but tell you about signing up for a credit card that has an annual membership fee of $100 or more. WTF?
