Can I use Global Entry in Paris?

We've long espoused the benefits of Global Entry, which lets travelers breeze past the lines at U.S. customs by checking in at a kiosk. But there are limits to its powers: Global Entry only works upon entry into the U.S., and not to any country around the world.



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U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, citizens of Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Argentina, India, Colombia, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, and Mexican nationals are eligible for Global Entry membership. Travelers must be pre-approved for the Global Entry program.

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There's no TSA PreCheck in Europe (womp womp), but at select Europe airports, travelers can head to the front of the security line, free of charge.

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Like Global Entry, Germany's EasyPASS allows travelers to bypass customs interviews and move through automated border control at seven German airports (Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Cologne/Bonn, Dusseldorf, Berlin-Schönefeld, Berlin-Tegel, and Hamburg) with 153 eGates: All you have to do is scan your passport, glance at ...

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A $100 one-time fee is required with your Global Entry application and must be paid at time of application submission through the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) system. You can pay by credit card or through an electronic bank transfer.

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If you are asked to prove your identity, you can present a passport, valid French ID card if appropriate, or a driving licence. Non-citizen residents in France can also show their French carte de séjour.

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You need your passport. A residence card (from any country) is not a travel document (that can be used to travel to other countries). You will have to show your passport at French immigration control in London St Pancras. If you don't have it, you will not be allowed on the train.

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For the avoidance of doubt, TSA PreCheck® is not available at Heathrow or any other UK airport.

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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is responsible for ensuring safety and environmental protection in air transport in Europe.

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TSA PreCheck® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides expedited U.S. customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck® benefits as part of their membership.

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Forget GE. It has nothing to do with entry to the UK. Assuming you are a US citizen you are eligible to use the ePassport gates at Heathrow. You most likely do not need a visa, and EXP and GE have nothing to do with UK immigration.

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