Less Waiting -Global Entry
Travel restrictions are slowly starting to lift. YAY!
If your retirement interest lies in the international travel realm, now is the time to get that passport and travel ID- (starred drivers license) in order. If your desire is to see more than one country and you are financially able, now would be a good time to start the Global Entry process.
It’s not hard to do as a respectable US citizen; just Google search Global Entry, to begin the process and get the paperwork done. The Global entry page will tell you what states and locations in which to do the interviews.
It can also be done as you return back into the USA from a trip, that’s what I did.
Not sure about Global Entry?
Think of being on a 12 plus hour flight. You’ve finally deplaned along with 200 plus other people; You are tired, probably did not get the best good nights’ sleep; you are feeling less than fresh, (either are the other passengers)! Unless you’ve traveled in first class, you probably haven’t shaved or brushed your teeth, plus you may need to pee and Lord knows you’ll want to stretch. So by-passing that 40-minute wait to get through customs is wonderful.
After a quick face and hand scan at the Global Entry kiosk, you can get to a restroom before the long “ladies line” forms. Additionally, you can bend over to touch your toes, get the blood flowing with squats, some lunges or knee bends. In the restroom, use your facial wipes on both your face and your pits and use that small portable toothbrush. Run a comb through your hair, dab on a little lipstick and take off that shirt you’ve worn for like 16 hours and give it a good shake to air it out!
You’ll still need to wait for your bags, but you can get a jump on ordering your transportation if you are Ubering or needing someone to pick you up curbside; you can call the hotel to send a shuttle and catch up on those text messages and emails on your phone. So look into that Global Entry. There’s a bunch of rules, regulations and qualifications, but as I said, if you are traveling multiple times and not always going first class, then it’s worth its “weight” (pun Intended) in gold.
Read on or please go to the Global Entry page.
The rest here is Copied from the Global Entry Page:
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports. We accept Global Entry cards for lawful U.S. entry at land and sea ports of entry.
It’s easy. Just follow these steps:
1. Create a Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account. Regardless of your age, you must have your own TTP account.
2. Log in to your TTP account and complete the application. A $100 non-refundable fee is required with each completed application.
3. After accepting your completed application and fee, CBP will review your application. If your application is conditionally approved, then your TTP account will instruct you to schedule an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center. Each applicant must schedule a separate interview.
4. You will need to bring your valid passport(s) and one other form of identification, such as a driver’s license or ID card to the interview. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you must present your machine readable permanent resident card.
Global Entry cards are issued to Global entry members who are U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents and Mexican nationals.
Using Your Global Entry Card
Global Entry cards have radio frequency identification chips, which enable their use at Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) and NEXUS travel lanes when entering the United States at the land borders. You must follow all program rules for SENTRI when using this card at the Southern land border ports of entry.
You may use this card for expedited entry into the United States via the SENTRI and NEXUS lanes. The card is not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes.
Only your passport or lawful permanent resident card are accepted at Global Entry kiosks. The Global Entry card cannot be used at Global Entry kiosks. NEXUS cards are accepted at Global Entry kiosks located on Canadian Preclearance Airports.
Last modified:
August 13, 2019
Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) is CBP program that allows Global Entry applicants who are conditionally approved to complete their interviews upon arrival into the United States. The EoA program eliminates the need for a Global Entry applicant to schedule an interview at an enrollment center to complete the application process.
When landing in an international terminal follow the signage directing you to CBP officers who can complete your Global Entry interview during your admissibility inspection.
To complete the interview via EoA, you must be in possession of the following documents:
· A valid passport. If you travel using more than one passport, please bring them all to the interview so that the information can be added to your file. This provides you with the ability to use multiple passports at the Global Entry kiosk.
· Documents providing evidence of residency. Examples are: driver's license (if the address is current), mortgage statement, rental payment statement, utility bill, etc. This is not required for minors.
If you are a conditionally-approved Global Entry applicant, save time and participate in Enrollment on Arrival. Our website provides a list of participating EoA airports.