Japan TTP Notice for those with pending applications
Apr 27, 2023 | 5:35 pm
#31
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air avoiding the Snowflakes
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 7,167
I'm in the same boat -- we got back yesterday and no action on my application at all... I suppose if it get approved while I'm here I could head to HND but will see...
Apr 27, 2023 | 6:05 pm
#32
Join Date: Apr 2023
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 3
Yeah, I'm not holding my breath. I applied using Global Entry - similar to the other user that got the one-week turnaround time. That being said, I have a feeling that things must have slowed to a crawl with any March applications due to the Spring travel influx
Apr 27, 2023 | 6:23 pm
#33
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air avoiding the Snowflakes
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 7,167
I did the same -- and now with golden week upon us -- I've expecting nothing for a week...
May 2, 2023 | 1:32 pm
#35
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Programs: UA Platinum, AA Lifetime Platinum, DL Platinum, Honors Diamond, Bonvoy Ambassador, Hertz Platinum
Posts: 8,050
The APEC card is supposed to be used only for business travel. The TTP program can be used for either business or leisure travel. Also, the TTP card replaces the need to carry your passport on your person while in Japan.
May 2, 2023 | 4:43 pm
#36
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 1,757
May 2, 2023 | 5:44 pm
#37
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boston, Jo'burg, HK
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Lifetime Diamond, CX Gold, Mrs. Pickles travels for free
Posts: 13,344
May 8, 2023 | 8:48 pm
#38
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: HHonors Gold, Marriott Lifetime Gold, IHG Gold, OZ*G, AA Gold, AS MVP
Posts: 1,879
This probably isn't a very common situation, but I had a TTP card that expired in 2020 and instead became a resident after things opened back up. If you do that and you try to register for the automated gates as a resident, expect to spend 40-50 minutes getting set up, because they have to de-register you from TTP before re-registering you for the resident version of the automated gate system.
May 11, 2023 | 8:41 pm
#40
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air avoiding the Snowflakes
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 7,167
Nothing has moved at all for me -- I thought now that Golden week has passed and everyone gets back to work I might have a shot before I leave again Monday -- but it looks like a big nothing burger for me....
May 11, 2023 | 10:43 pm
#41
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: RDU
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott Titanium; Globalist
Posts: 387
No movement on mine and am currently in Japan. Was hoping to complete the secondary inspection while here.
Immigration took 70 minutes on this past Wednesday at Haneda for a 5 pm arrival. Within 30 minutes the line had doubled so was probably longer for those after me.
Wished I had the TTP card!
Immigration took 70 minutes on this past Wednesday at Haneda for a 5 pm arrival. Within 30 minutes the line had doubled so was probably longer for those after me.
Wished I had the TTP card!
May 11, 2023 | 11:15 pm
#42
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,995
Damn sorry guys. I will be arriving Tuesday morning at 5am, will get my first chance to use it for entering. Hopefully they get moving on the inspections.
May 12, 2023 | 1:05 am
#43
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air avoiding the Snowflakes
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 7,167
So jealous! We leave Monday PM - maybe I’ll get lucky and they will approve Monday AM and we can get to airport early - how long did your process take at the airport?
May 12, 2023 | 4:19 am
#44
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boston, Jo'burg, HK
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Lifetime Diamond, CX Gold, Mrs. Pickles travels for free
Posts: 13,344
I've pretty much given up on that thing. I'm not even sure I need it, I think the APEC card is more than sufficient. Just today, got of the plane at HND at 15:36. At 15:41 I was at the Keikyu line station. Probably a record for me. Now... if you wanted to buy a Keikyu line ticket, that was some serious line, not sure what was going on. But Suica to the rescue!
May 12, 2023 | 4:57 am
#45
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Madrid
Programs: IB+ Oro / OWS
Posts: 1,126
