How and Where to Activate Global Entry: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to activate Global Entry after receiving conditional approval and schedule your interview at a Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Center.
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To activate Global Entry, you must first apply and receive a conditional approval from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). After approval, schedule an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center. You can find a list of centers and schedule an interview via the Trusted Traveler Program website. During your interview, you'll verify your identity, provide fingerprints, and undergo a background check questionnaire. Activation occurs upon successful completion of your interview, and your membership is typically good for five years before requiring renewal.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the first step to activate Global Entry? The first step is to apply and receive conditional approval from U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the Trusted Traveler Program website.
- Where do I schedule my Global Entry interview? You can schedule your interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center through the Trusted Traveler Program website.
- What happens during the Global Entry interview? During the interview, your identity is verified, fingerprints are collected, and a background check questionnaire is completed.
- How long is Global Entry membership valid after activation? Global Entry membership is typically valid for five years before it requires renewal.