How do you switch from TSA PreCheck to international TSA PreCheck?

You can't upgrade from TSA PreCheck to Global Entry You must complete the Global Entry application documents and then make an interview appointment.



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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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Yes. TSA PreCheck® is available when you depart from a U.S. airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after you return to the United States. If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck®.

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How it works
  1. Apply Online. Select an enrollment provider with enrollment locations near you. ...
  2. Visit an Enrollment Location. Attend a 10 minute appointment at your chosen provider that includes fingerprinting, document and photo capture, and payment.
  3. Get Your TSA PreCheck Number.


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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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If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry. If you take less than four international trips a year, TSA PreCheck is a great choice for domestic travelers.

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TSA PreCheck
  1. Log into the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. Whether this is your first time applying for Global Entry or you're renewing, you'll need to log onto the US CBP website. ...
  2. Choose to renew your membership. ...
  3. Update your information. ...
  4. Set up an interview. ...
  5. Pay for your application with the right credit card.


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NEXUS and TSA PreCheck differences
NEXUS, one of the biggest differences is where you can use them. TSA PreCheck is specifically designed to be used in U.S. airports to expedite the security screening process. NEXUS, however, can be used for land, air and marine travel between the U.S. and Canada.

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Does Global Entry include TSA PreCheck? Yes, Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck benefits so you don't need to sign up for both programs.

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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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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.

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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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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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Global Entry: $100 (includes TSA PreCheck)
It costs $100 to apply, and the membership lasts for five years. Some credit cards and elite frequent flyer programs reimburse your application fee. This program refers to the Known Traveler Number as PASSID, but the number is used the same way.

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