Global Entry™
Global Entry is a USA program for international registered travelers
Operated by Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
A voluntary, fee-based program for pre-screened (trusted) travelers
Fast-track automated border crossing initially piloted in Houston, JFK T4 and Dulles Washington Airport. Other US airports to follow
Fingerprint/face image captured/stored in single national US database.
Global Entry is initially for US citizens who frequently travel abroad. Via IET it will become accessible to other national citizens.
Applicants submit biographic details and fee via CBP Global Entry website
CBP undertake initial vetting check
Successfully vetted applicant invited to Global Entry enrolment centre for biometric capture and finalization of application (interview with Government official)
Global Entry member can use fast-lane immigration kiosk upon arrival in the USA
Background check status regularly updated to ensure member remains trusted
Want to know more?
Do you want to know more about CBP’s Global Entry program?
Visit www.cbp.gov and register for the CBP's Global Online Enrolment System (GOES)
See also:
For US and NL Citizens: Expedited border crossing between EU and US
For EEA and Swiss Citizens: Expedited border crossing and preferential passenger services in the Netherlands
For all Nationals: Expedited border crossing and preferential passenger services in Indonesia
May 2008 - The ACI EUROPE task force on border control and registered traveller programmes was launched on 21 April. Nanne Onland, director, Dartagnan, is leading the task force on behalf of Schiphol Group read more »
Questions regarding Registered Travel
May 2008 - Both in the US and in the EU there are business opportunities for RT providers. Are your services used by governments, airports/airlines or private travelers, or combinations of these? read more »
Registered travel - Just another document?
Apr 2008 - As the industry has seen an increased interest in the development and deployment of border control/passage applications, we spoke with Dartagnan BV’s Nanne Onland, to find out how Registered Traveler read more »
Partners