Anyone who appreciates fine wine is spoiled for choice in California.
18.04.2024 - 20:53 / cntraveler.com
If you travel internationally at least a couple times per year, chances are you’ve thought about applying for Global Entry. The program gives members access to an expedited line at US Customs and Immigration checkpoints, allowing them to avoid lengthy wait times that become particularly painful during peak travel seasons. Although the Global Entry application process can take weeks or months to complete in full, it's a must-have for frequent flyers who want to make their airport experience as convenient as possible.
Global Entry has been around since 2008, but the application processes and other membership details tend to evolve year to year. In 2024, the program is undergoing some significant changes, including its first-ever application fee increase and a new enrollment option that makes completing the interview process easier than ever before.
Here’s everything travelers should know about the program, including how to apply for Global Entry, a detailed guide to the application process, and the fastest ways to score an interview appointment.
The cost of Global Entry is about to jump for the first time since the program’s inception. In October 2024, the application fee is set to increase from $100 to $120. (So if you’re able to apply before then, you could still score the five-year membership at the lower rate.) Although the new fee is slightly higher, the program still offers good value for travelers: Remember that Global Entry also includes access to TSA PreCheck, which costs $78 to join on its own.
Oh, and a heads-up for families: It’s also possible to apply for Global Entry for kids under the age of 18, but they must have parental or legal guardian consent to participate. So, if you’re finally tackling the application for yourself, why not do it for the kids, too?
As Global Entry is a Trusted Traveler Program, the government only deems certain travelers eligible to apply. Travelers who are eligible to apply for Global Entry include: US citizens, US permanent residents, and citizens of 14 foreign countries (Argentina, Brazil, Bahrain, India, Colombia, United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherlands, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Mexico). Canadian citizens and residents are also eligible for Global Entry benefits through membership in the NEXUS partnership (the agreement that allows members expedited processing when traveling between the US and Canada).
Your Global Entry application may be denied if you provide false or incomplete information on your application; have a criminal record or have pending criminal charges, including outstanding warrants; have violated customs, immigration, or agricultural laws in any country; are currently being investigated by any local, state, or
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