International Expedited Traveller
(IET Initiative)

• The first transatlantic automated border passage program for registered travelers (RT) between US and EU

• A voluntary, fee-based program for pre-screened (trusted) travelers

• Online application, one-stop-shop enrolment

• Fast-track automated border crossing in Amsterdam, Houston, JFK T4 and Dulles Washington Airport

• Other US airports will follow soon.

IET Initiative is an RT program for international travelers who want to avoid lengthy queuing at departure and arrival immigration/security check points.

IET Initiative pilot

• The IET Initiative program starts as a one year trial program (starting November 2008)

• Initially for Dutch and American citizens

• At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Houston, JFK T4 and Dulles Washington

IET Initiative roll out

After a successful trial other citizens (EU and other) and countries can participate in a worldwide roll-out.

For the initial trial, IET Initiative links the existing Dutch Privium program (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Global Entry (USA).

IET Initiative benefits

Members of IET Initiative benefit from expedited (fast-track) border crossing in both countries (departures and arrival).

• Dutch and US citizens apply online via the IET Initiative website

• Applicants are invited to the enrolment centre of choice biometric information is collected and applicants are interviewed by Government officials

• Enrolment entitles the trusted traveler to experience the benefits of Privium and Global Entry in the Netherlands and the USA respectively

• Participating countries (Border/Immigration Authorities) perform applicant-vetting to check their trustworthiness.

• Background check status regularly updated to ensure member remains trusted.

• All information is held according to each country’s privacy laws.