US Trusted Travelers Can Now Use Arrivals SmartGate in Australia
Oct 10, 16, 11:41 pm
#61
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Originally Posted by reclusive46
When Global entry first became available to those outside the US it didn't include precheck.
Nov 29, 16, 3:59 am
#62
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I wrote to our Aussie immigration minister a couple of months ago asking for GEP support (so that we can then subsequently get precheck which frequent flyers need in the US to conduct business travel efficiently)... I finally got a vague response that it is currently under active consideration.
If anyone wants to throw their weight behind it, I'll PM you details.
If anyone wants to throw their weight behind it, I'll PM you details.
Dec 12, 16, 5:32 am
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Smartgate... wow! Quite impressed. Took me all of 2 minutes to clear immigration using it. And then breezed right through customs with barely a nod. I'd even say it is 1-2 minutes faster than Global Entry which still requires me to hand the GE slip to an immigration officer (where SmartGate does not). I wish more countries would do this. I love it!
Dec 12, 16, 11:19 am
#64
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Many countries in Europe do this for EU citizens without the need for prior vetting like Global Entry. For example, the UK and NL both have automatic border gates than can be used by any EU citizen. No need to speak with immigration or customs (except for random checks) and no need to show a slip of paper to anyone,
Originally Posted by TravelinSperry
Smartgate... wow! Quite impressed. Took me all of 2 minutes to clear immigration using it. And then breezed right through customs with barely a nod. I'd even say it is 1-2 minutes faster than Global Entry which still requires me to hand the GE slip to an immigration officer (where SmartGate does not). I wish more countries would do this. I love it!
Feb 1, 17, 8:35 pm
#65
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Originally Posted by Daniel-SYD
I wrote to our Aussie immigration minister a couple of months ago asking for GEP support (so that we can then subsequently get precheck which frequent flyers need in the US to conduct business travel efficiently)... I finally got a vague response that it is currently under active consideration.
If anyone wants to throw their weight behind it, I'll PM you details.
If anyone wants to throw their weight behind it, I'll PM you details.
Feb 6, 17, 2:13 am
#66
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I don't understand - what decision does Australia have to make - it is the USA that has to decide on GE for Aussie citizens. I will do anything to help us get Global Entry.
I already have pre-check (through no fault of my own - UA gave it to me I think). For years I occasionally failed to get through because I couldn't show USA ID, but in the last 2 years an Australian passport has been accepted without question.
I already have pre-check (through no fault of my own - UA gave it to me I think). For years I occasionally failed to get through because I couldn't show USA ID, but in the last 2 years an Australian passport has been accepted without question.
Feb 6, 17, 6:23 am
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Originally Posted by sabbasolo
I don't understand - what decision does Australia have to make - it is the USA that has to decide on GE for Aussie citizens. I will do anything to help us get Global Entry.
I already have pre-check (through no fault of my own - UA gave it to me I think). For years I occasionally failed to get through because I couldn't show USA ID, but in the last 2 years an Australian passport has been accepted without question.
I already have pre-check (through no fault of my own - UA gave it to me I think). For years I occasionally failed to get through because I couldn't show USA ID, but in the last 2 years an Australian passport has been accepted without question.
Perhaps some Australian regulations have to be amended for this to happen?
Feb 6, 17, 8:35 pm
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Originally Posted by BigFlyer
Many countries in Europe do this for EU citizens without the need for prior vetting like Global Entry. For example, the UK and NL both have automatic border gates than can be used by any EU citizen. No need to speak with immigration or customs (except for random checks) and no need to show a slip of paper to anyone,
Feb 8, 17, 8:34 am
#69
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Well this is getting more urgent now, since TSA-Pre will be going away this month for those of us who are overseas residents and got it through an airline.
So it's not just one line when entering the USA any more, it will be every segment we fly to and from inside the USA as well, and of course when departing.
So who can we write to in Australia? I will get friends to write as well.
So it's not just one line when entering the USA any more, it will be every segment we fly to and from inside the USA as well, and of course when departing.
So who can we write to in Australia? I will get friends to write as well.
Feb 8, 17, 8:35 am
#70
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Regarding APC
Although I have used APC successfully in IAH, I just failed to use it at EWR (UA arrival). I did go to the machine, ignoring the person directing people, but the machine rejected my passport and said to see an agent.
Feb 11, 17, 5:29 pm
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Originally Posted by sabbasolo
Well this is getting more urgent now, since TSA-Pre will be going away this month for those of us who are overseas residents and got it through an airline.
So it's not just one line when entering the USA any more, it will be every segment we fly to and from inside the USA as well, and of course when departing.
So it's not just one line when entering the USA any more, it will be every segment we fly to and from inside the USA as well, and of course when departing.
Feb 11, 17, 6:58 pm
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Originally Posted by TravelinSperry
Does one keep TSA-Pre if they are GE?
May 5, 17, 1:36 am
#73
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And now Singapore citizens get to use GE, Australian's still don't. Bloody hell.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...vellin-7951626..
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...vellin-7951626..
May 15, 17, 2:30 pm
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Originally Posted by TravelinSperry
Smartgate... wow! Quite impressed. Took me all of 2 minutes to clear immigration using it. And then breezed right through customs with barely a nod. I'd even say it is 1-2 minutes faster than Global Entry which still requires me to hand the GE slip to an immigration officer (where SmartGate does not). I wish more countries would do this. I love it!
My wife didn't believe me that we were doing the right thing. She was pointing to all the people passing us (we were off the plane quickly in J), but we ended up, thanks to SmartGate, beating our bags to the belts.
Originally Posted by sabbasolo
And now Singapore citizens get to use GE, Australian's still don't. Bloody hell.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...vellin-7951626..
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...vellin-7951626..
Jul 18, 17, 10:09 pm
#75
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So if I have a regular blue paspport and a global entry card I can't use Smartgate because it is not an ePassport ?
