TSA PreCheck Eligibility: Who Can Apply?
Find out who is eligible for TSA PreCheck and how to expedite your airport security experience.
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TSA PreCheck is available to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents. Applicants must complete an online application, then visit an enrollment center for a background check and fingerprinting. Once approved, participants receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN), allowing them to use expedited lanes at airport security checkpoints nationwide, which speeds up the screening process by eliminating the need to remove shoes, belts, and light jackets, and keeping laptops and liquids in bags.
FAQs & Answers
- What do I need to apply for TSA PreCheck? You need to complete an online application, provide identification, and go through a background check and fingerprinting at an enrollment center.
- How long does it take to get approved for TSA PreCheck? Most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) within a few weeks after their enrollment process is completed.
- Can non-U.S. citizens apply for TSA PreCheck? Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents are eligible for TSA PreCheck.
- What benefits does TSA PreCheck offer? TSA PreCheck allows you to use expedited lanes, avoiding the removal of shoes, belts, and jackets, and keeping laptops and liquids in bags.