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Old May 28, 2015 | 6:03 pm
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Programa Viajero Confiable - a "Global Entry" for Mexico

Just received an email from DHS touting Mexico's version of GE. Apparently this is open to US citizens who are Global Entry members and is currently operational at MEX, SJD and CUN (soon to expand). I was getting pretty excited at the thought of skipping those annoying lines at SJD when I learned:
  • The application fee is 1372 pesos (almost USD $100!!) per person, same as GE (good for 5 years) and
  • Children under 12 are ineligible (unlike GE)

So for me there is absolutely no point to apply as I would still have to stand in line with my children. On the plus side, that's 5300 pesos that won't be coming out of my pocket and into the government of Mexico's coffers

For those who might find this useful, the details are here:

http://www.viajeroconfiable.inm.gob.mx/index.php/home/

Note that you must schedule an interview at one of the 3 airports (MEX, SJD or CUN) at least 2 weeks after you apply, so it won't work on your first trip.

Hopefully this post will remain in the Mexico forum, where it might be useful, rather than getting buried with the GE threads in the TT forum
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