Benefits of Global Entry
- No processing lines.
- No paperwork.
- Access to expedited entry benefits in other countries.
- Available at major U.S. airports.
- Reduced wait times.
- TSA Pre?® Eligibility.
Global Entry Benefits
- No processing lines.
- No paperwork.
- Access to expedited entry.
- Available at major U.S. airports.
- Reduced wait times.
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If you mostly travel domestically and want access to expedited security screening, TSA PreCheck may make sense for you. If you travel internationally and want access to faster customs screening upon reentry to the U.S., consider Global Entry, which includes TSA PreCheck, instead.
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If you have Global Entry, it also automatically includes TSA PreCheck membership. Both memberships last for five years before needing to reapply. However, when approved individually for TSA PreCheck, it does not include approval for Global Entry.
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If you rarely travel abroad and don't want to pay for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck is $78 for a five-year membership and gives you expedited security checks at more than 200 select airports in the U.S. If you don't have a U.S. passport, this is the best option.
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Notably, Global Entry membership automatically includes TSA PreCheck membership. This means that travelers with Global Entry can enjoy a faster screening process whether they're traveling domestically or returning to the United States after a trip abroad.
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The kiosk will then display a customs declaration screen. All travelers entering the U.S., including Global Entry members, must complete a declaration. With Global Entry, you do not need to complete the paper Customs Declaration form 6059B before arrival.
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If your application is approved, you'll receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN) and can start using the benefits immediately. You'll also receive a Global Entry card in the mail after your interview which can be used when entering the U.S. through SENTRI or NEXUS lanes at land crossings.
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Applying for Global Entry is more of a hassle than TSA PreCheck. Here's why: Passport: You must already have a valid passport to apply for Global Entry. Getting a passport comes with its own costs and paperwork.
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Initially, the program was only offered at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) but has since been expanded to over 58 U.S. airports and 17 preclearance international airports.
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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.
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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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Do seniors automatically get PreCheck? No. Anyone who wants to receive PreCheck needs to apply. However, TSA does provide people who are 75 years old or older access to an expedited screening process in the regular screening lines: You can keep your light jacket and shoes on.
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