Global Entry application: disclosing Somalia vs Somaliland?
Oct 29, 2014, 9:14 pm
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Global Entry application: disclosing Somalia vs Somaliland?
I am applying for Global Entry. On the countries visited list, there is only Somalia. I have been to Somaliland. Should I add Somalia to the list? I only have the visa and stamps from Somaliland. I am assuming I should list it as Somalia.
Or perhaps just mention Somaliland and Transnistria at the interview since neither one is on the list of countries.
Thoughts?
Or perhaps just mention Somaliland and Transnistria at the interview since neither one is on the list of countries.
Thoughts?
Oct 29, 2014, 9:44 pm
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I think that if you use your Global Entry interview to try to make a political point, it might hurt you.
Internationally, Somaliland is considered an autonomous region of Somalia. Not an independent country.
Internationally, Somaliland is considered an autonomous region of Somalia. Not an independent country.
Oct 29, 2014, 11:29 pm
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I just don't want to lie on the form... and the government of Somalia would have no record of my visit as I never had a Somalia visa. I'll list it as Somalia and clarify it at the interview if it comes up as a question. I notice they list Kosovo too which it just as independent as Somaliland (but of course has US recognition).
Oct 29, 2014, 11:35 pm
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Not sure if you are serious about this comment, but as the former manager of Mogadishu Airport I can assure you that the "Government of Somalia" has no record of pretty much anyone who enters the country, nor of most visas actually issued.
Oct 30, 2014, 3:10 am
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The OP should list the visited locality as Somalia and can mention -- if asked -- it was the Somaliland part. Not that it will necessarily go over better with CBP.
Oct 30, 2014, 4:22 am
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Nov 3, 2014, 4:45 pm
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Nov 11, 2014, 12:26 pm
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I would be curious how your GE app turns out.
Since I got GE a few years ago I've been to Somaliland and I'm wondering what will happen on my renewal of GE in a few years. I have a different passport now so none of the questionable countries I've visited are on it anymore thought I am supposed to list all on the application.
Since I got GE a few years ago I've been to Somaliland and I'm wondering what will happen on my renewal of GE in a few years. I have a different passport now so none of the questionable countries I've visited are on it anymore thought I am supposed to list all on the application.
Dec 3, 2014, 11:35 pm
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I was conditionally approved but I am guessing theta Somalia, Iran and Sudan might come up in the interview. I am driving 8 hours each way to get to the interview so I hope it is successful.
Dec 4, 2014, 12:45 am
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Dec 6, 2014, 7:24 pm
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Perhaps. I know some people who got quickly assigned conditionally approved status and the passport was barely examined and the traveled countries didn't come up at all in the enrollment "interview". You may get some questions, but at this point I doubt it would be a show-stopper unless you get a real dunce at CBP.
Dec 7, 2014, 2:13 pm
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you're overthinking it. i've got 2 of the 3 you're worried about and it's a breeze. americans are allowed to travel you know. no shame in that. if you're not up to no good there, then they shouldn't care. i said i wanted to see Sudan and take photos. they didn't care at all in the interview.
Dec 23, 2014, 9:58 am
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http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/...d-9941026.html
In neighbouring Somalia, officialdom is said to be motivated by self-interest rather than national interest. According to “clandestine reporting from a source with secondhand access”, the manager of Mogadishu airport habitually selects “at least one passenger from each flight for secondary inspection, accusing the passenger of illegal activity, and forcing the passenger to pay a bribe for release”.