How does Global Entry work at the airport?
How does Global Entry work at the airport? Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports. At airports, program members proceed to the Global Entry lanes where processing technology will be used to expedite the members by capturing a photo to verify their membership.
Does Global Entry card count as ID at airport?
Acceptable forms of identification: U.S. passport card. DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
What benefits does Global Entry get you?
- No processing lines.
- No paperwork.
- Access to expedited entry.
- Available at major U.S. airports.
- Reduced wait times.
Do you carry your Global Entry card?
We recommend that travelers carry their Global Entry card with them when entering the United States via land and sea borders. This is because the cards use RFID technology in order to expedite entry for those in vehicles.
How do you use Global Entry at the airport?
Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports. At airports, program members proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, place their fingerprints on the scanner for fingerprint verification and complete a customs declaration.
Can I just show up at the airport for a Global Entry interview?
Of course, you'll also need to be arriving from a flight abroad, but at least you can complete the interview without an appointment. It is possible to handle the Global Entry walk-in interview on arrival if you plan.
Does Global Entry show up on boarding pass?
No. To receive TSA PreCheck®, you must include your Known Traveler Number (your CBP PASSID for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI members) in the appropriate field of your airline reservation, and the TSA PreCheck® indicator must be displayed on the boarding pass to access the lanes.