Good news for UK travellers wanting to register for US Global Entry....
Jul 27, 2016, 9:07 am
#16
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Could someone remind me how long the 'UK Access Code' takes to arrive?
I've had Global Entry for a while, but am now trying to register my wife.
Best,
M
I've had Global Entry for a while, but am now trying to register my wife.
Best,
M
Jul 27, 2016, 9:08 am
#17
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Jul 27, 2016, 9:12 am
#18
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Jul 27, 2016, 9:13 am
#19
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You can just make an appointment anywhere just to meet the deadline and then keep shifting later or move it to somewhere you can go once a slot comes up.
Jul 27, 2016, 9:13 am
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Jul 27, 2016, 9:17 am
#21
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They take the payment and will email you the code when its complete
Jul 27, 2016, 9:20 am
#22
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Thanks for posting this, great news. Also schedule an appointment on the 26th Sept.
Jul 27, 2016, 9:30 am
#23
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requested on the UKBA Global Entry Site
They take the payment and will email you the code when its complete
They take the payment and will email you the code when its complete
M
Jul 27, 2016, 9:40 am
#24
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Jul 27, 2016, 9:54 am
#25
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Are there any benefits of GE over ESTA?
Jul 27, 2016, 9:55 am
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Jul 27, 2016, 10:01 am
#27
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Jul 27, 2016, 10:03 am
#28
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For those going in for an interview, I seem to recall that the US Embassy doesn't let visitors bring their smartphones in, so lock it away somewhere secure before going there. The pub owners in the neighborhood do a brisk business caring for the smartphones of people that aren't aware of the rule, and it will cost you more than a few pints.
That said, GE can be a real time-saver. With hand baggage only, I can be unlocking my front door 30 minutes after the crew crack open the aircraft door on arrival. Except for last Sunday, when the GE terminals at SEA were down and I joined the scrum with passengers arriving from Beijing and Frankfurt.
That said, GE can be a real time-saver. With hand baggage only, I can be unlocking my front door 30 minutes after the crew crack open the aircraft door on arrival. Except for last Sunday, when the GE terminals at SEA were down and I joined the scrum with passengers arriving from Beijing and Frankfurt.
Jul 27, 2016, 10:12 am
#29
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Jul 27, 2016, 10:32 am
#30
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GE ONLY Thru MIA...
HOWEVER, GE is a total & complete game changer. We flew thru MIA in May coming from South America. Total time to get thru GE, 15 seconds!!!