Can I add my passport to clear?

It's simple! Once you've downloaded the CLEAR pass for CPB Mobile Boarder Protection app, build your profile by taking a selfie and scanning your passport any time before your trip.



Yes, you can and should add your passport to your CLEAR account, especially in 2026 as REAL ID requirements have fully taken effect. CLEAR+ members can upload their U.S. passport to the "Vault" tab in the CLEAR mobile app. Adding your passport serves several purposes: it acts as a secondary form of identification to verify your identity at the airport kiosks, and it fulfills the requirement for a "REAL ID-compliant" document for domestic travel within the U.S. if your driver's license doesn't yet have the gold star. Starting February 1, 2026, travelers without a REAL ID or a passport in the CLEAR system are subject to the TSA ConfirmID process, which involves a $45 fee and longer manual verification. By having your passport digitalized in your CLEAR profile, you ensure the fastest possible path through the security "Fast Lane" regardless of updated state-issued ID regulations.

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The real benefit of Clear is saving time. This means that if you value not having to remove shoes, electronics, liquids and outerwear, you will also want to apply for TSA PreCheck. If you only want to bypass the line, but don't mind.

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The only potential downsides of Global Entry is that it requires fingerprinting and background check and costs $100 every 5 years. Scheduling and completing your Global Entry interview can also be a hassle, which is why taking advantage of Enrollment on Arrival can be wise.

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TSA PreCheck is offered through the government at more than 200 airports, whereas CLEAR is a private company that operates at more than 50 airports, stadiums, and other venues nationwide. TSA PreCheck membership costs $85 and lasts for five years, while CLEAR requires an annual membership fee of $189.

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How much does Clear cost? The standard price for an annual Clear membership is $189. Unlike government programs such as TSA PreCheck and Global Entry that offer several years of membership with a single fee, Clear's fee is annual.

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1. Members must use a passport or U.S. legal permanent resident card at Global Entry kiosks.

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Travelers cannot upgrade from TSA PreCheck to Global Entry
A main reason is that the programs have distinct purposes. TSA PreCheck can help travelers pass through airport security checkpoints. Meanwhile, Global Entry is specifically for travelers arriving in the United States from another country.

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What Is the Amex Platinum CLEAR Credit? The American Express CLEAR credit offers a $189 statement credit to fully cover the cost of a one-year CLEAR® Plus membership. The credit renews each year, so in effect, you're getting a complimentary CLEAR® Plus membership for as long as you hold certain Amex cards.

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Clear is a private membership program that expedites document and identity screening. Currently available at more than 50 U.S. airports, Clear Plus allows you to quickly verify your identity at biometric security kiosks using fingerprints and eye scans.

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