Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Travel&Dining > Travel Safety/Security > Trusted Travelers
Reload this Page >

Global Entry Renewal Information and Processing Timelines

Community
Wiki Posts
Search
Old Sep 7, 2015, 8:03 pm
FlyerTalk Forums Expert How-Tos and Guides
Last edit by: 5khours
Messages posted in this thread between 2013 and 2018 have been archived and can now be found in the following thread:

Archived: Global Entry Renewal [2013-2018]




Global Entry Reapplication / Renewal (required every 5 years)

You can proactively initiate the renewal process before you get your expiration notification from DHS, which seem to be going out to your email address of record a few months prior to expiry.

You may reapply for Global Entry renewal as early as one year prior to your membership expiration date; your new GE expiration date will be five years from your next birthday.

The amount of time for approval of applications varies from as little as 1-2 days to as long as several months. The reason for this is unclear. Please be patient. If you renew before expiration, your GE benefits will continue until your renewal is approved/rejected, for up to 24 months after expiration.
__________________________________________________ ______________________________________

Important:

1) If you allow your Global Entry status to expire, even by one day, you will need to submit a new application.

Contrary data points: three people (two of whom are minors) had their GE expire in July/August/October 2021. Renewed in March/April 2022 with full approval (no interview required) within 48 hours.

2) If you cancel a scheduled interview, your application will be canceled. So, instead of canceling an appointment date for the interview, just reschedule it.
Your Global Entry expiration date will show when you register and sign in to the new Trusted Traveler Program website https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/ If you can renew, you will see a white on blue "RENEW" radio button.

Reapplication requires filling out an application form essentially de novo, including listing citizenship or residency documents, whether your driver's license is EDL conforming, aliases or "AKAs", new jobs or address changes since application, all countries visited the last five years (the form sorts them alphabetically, and does not request date or year of visit) and payment of $100 (for five years of GE renewal).

Please don't forget some credit cards will give you credit for PreCheck application or renewal, $85, or for Global Entry etc. renewal, $100, every five years (Barclay Aviator Silver, Capital One Venture, Venture X, Chase CSR and JPM Reserve, AMEX Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, American Express Platinum, CNB Crystal, etc.) Interestingly, they may not cover NEXUS, which is $50 - and if you have NEXUS, your GE will be subsumed by NEXUS.

After one to a few weeks, you will likely receive an e-mail informing you action has been taken on your application; you will have to log in to your account to determine what that action has been.

Extension of current Global Entry:

If you submit a renewal application before expiration of your current membership, then you can continue to use your benefits until the renewal is finalized (up to 18 months after your expiration date).
Please note that according to the information the TTP website, the grace period has been extended to 24 months.

Decisions on your application:

1) You may be approved, with no further action on your part necessary; your GE will be extended five years from your next birthdate. For an example of an uncomplicated renewal without requiring an interview, see this post by mre5765.

2) You may receive conditional approval. To receive full approval you must complete the enrollment interview within 365 days of receiving the conditional approval. You still have a hoop or two to jump through.

3) You may have not been approved. See instructions on line to proceed; this information refers to reapplication, not how to appeal or reverse the denial.

If your renewal application takes inordinately long to process or you experience other difficulties, see Frequently Asked Questions or contact or email your questions or request for support through the CBP support portal.

Notification of Conditional Approval:
Global Entry
Aug 28, 2015

WILLISTON, VT
PO BOX 946
Williston, VT 05495
US

JACK FROST
1000 MAIN ST
CENTERVILLE, 02234-5678
US

Re: Your application for the Global Entry Program Membership #"123456789"
Dear "JACK FROST":

We are pleased to inform you that your U. S. Customs and Border Protection, Global Entry membership application has been processed and you are now invited to visit an enrollment center to complete the enrollment process.

In order to finalize your Global Entry enrollment, you need to complete an interview within 365 days of conditional approval, or your application will be cancelled. You can reschedule as often as needed]. To do this, please log in through your TTP Account using the username and password you established when you completed your initial application. Once you have logged in, please schedule your interview using the blue "Schedule Interview" button located on the right side of the screen. If you have already visited the enrollment center for this application, please disregard this letter.

You must bring the following original documents with you to the enrollment center:
  • A valid passport. If you travel using more than one passport, please bring them to the interview so that the information can be added to your file. This provides you with the ability to use either passport at the Global Entry kiosk;
  • A permanent resident card (if applicable);
  • Documents providing evidence of residency. Examples are: driver's license (if the address is current), mortgage statement, rental payment statement, utility bill, etc.
When you visit the Enrollment Center, we will review your application and any additional information you provide at that time. We will verify your identity, review your documentation, and take your fingerprints and photograph. Finally, we will explain the terms and conditions of the Global Entry program and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Your Global Entry membership number is, "123456789", if your account is approved, this will become your Known Traveler Number for your TSA Pre-Check benefit. For more information on the TSA Pre-Check program please visit their web site at www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck.

Thank you for applying to the Global Entry Program. If you have any questions, please visit the Global Entry website at www.globalentry.gov. You may also contact the CBP Info Center at (877) 227-5511 or by visiting their website at https://help.cbp.gov.

Respectfully,

(unsigned)

Supervisor, Global Entry Enrollment Center
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Note: names and numbers used herein are fictitious
You can check the status of your application from your TTP Website dashboard, which is displayed after you login. If you applied through GOES, you can find migration instructions here. Please DO NOT submit a new application as you will be liable for any additional fees incurred per the non-refundable terms and conditions you agree to prior to making payment.

If your application status is "Pending Review" then your application has been received and is being processed. Please note that processing times vary by applicant.

The vetting process cannot be expedited. If you submitted a renewal application before expiration of your current membership, then you can continue to use your benefits until the renewal is finalized (up to 6 months after your expiration date). [Please note that according to the TTP website, the grace period has been extended to 24 months.

[b]After the application has been reviewed, the status will be updated to either "Conditionally Approved" or "Denied" and a letter will be posted in your TTP account with additional information. This letter can be found under Notifications on the Dashboard.

If conditionally approved, you will receive a notification to schedule your interview. It is important that you complete your interview within 365 days of conditional approval. Failure to schedule an interview in that timeframe will cancel your application and you will need to pay again and reapply if you still wish to be a member.

Please note that some Enrollment Centers have a long wait for an interview. Availability is displayed through your TTP account before applying and upon conditional approval. If you have immediate travel plans, please have flexibility in the center that you can visit for the interview. To see where the centers are located see the links below [please go to this [URL="https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1332/~/i-have-submitted-my-trusted-traveler-application-for-review.-did-cbp-receive-my"]CBP web page for the links.

You should prepare for your appointment as if you were newly applying, with passport, naturalization certificate or whatever you're using to establish qualification as well as documents establishing residency (state driver's license, senior identification, etc.) you will also have your fingerprints and photograph taken.

Be sure to mention anything you've forgotten to list in your application form, and to disclose any incidents such as being arrested (not just if you were found guilty) or Driving Under the Influence - alcohol or any substance - AKA "DUIs" (some posting in this thread report they were asked if they'd been charged with DUI);,these folks access various data bases, at least one of which includes data going back to the 1950s. Some members in this forum have posted they had trouble or were initially denied for not mentioning those incidents, even juvenile records that should have been expunged.

If your reapplication is approved, you will generally be notified quickly.

Your Global Entry Program Number / TT# and your PASSID will not change.

Longest wait for renewal (already renewed)
360 days - 5khours (August 2023 approval; no interview); applied 08/19/22, approved 8/14/23
334 days - (ms)jmd001 (Oct 2020 approval; no interview); specifically 11/20/2019 to 10/19/2020
313 days - (ms)arollins (Dec 2020 approval; no interview); applied 02/02/20, approved 12/11/20
313 days - RandomNobody Applied Mar 30 2022, approved Feb 6 2023, no interview.
311 days - Stanj (Nov. 2020 approval)
310 days - solosf (Nov. 2020 approval)
309 days - drewguy (Nov. 2020 approval)
305 days - BTA daughter (Nov. 2020 approval)
294 days - CaptainMiles (August 2020 approval, no interview)
292 days - topcat_dcx (July 2020 approval)
292 days - gig103 (Aug 2020 approval, no interview)
263 days - phillapkin (June 2020 approval)
256 days - DCDuo (Feb. 2020 approval)
224 days - Smartguy35 (8/23/19 to 4/3/20)
223 days - N104UA (8/22/19 to 4/1/20)
222 days - cheltzel (11/4/2019 applied, 6/12/2020 approval, no interview)
212 days - Matthew330Ci (8/1/2019 applied, 2/26/2020 approval, no interview)
211 days - aerokitty (Feb. 2020 approval, no interview)
207 days - Mrs. Flaneurs (Feb 2020, interview required)
197 days - mgalisa (Jan. 2020 approval)

Longest active waits for renewal
6/3/19 - Marcky
6/26/19 - Mearagirl
7/3/19 - mctaste




Print Wikipost

Global Entry Renewal Information and Processing Timelines

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 17, 2021, 4:56 pm
  #1561  
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: FAI/ANC
Programs: AS MVPG (R.I.P 75K), DL, HH Gold
Posts: 187
Originally Posted by Sherab Sherab
Why didn't she get renewal notice via phone email or mail? Or they don't send notices saying renewal is due? Again, her GE expires in AUG 2021 and it says can't renew until it is Aug 2020. We learnt of this when we logged in to our GE accounts. Also if she signs up and pay for renewal today, will she get final approval or new GE before AUG 2021 when her GE expires? Or will there be a lapse? Thanks
  • No notices sent out - pax responsibility
  • She is eligible NOW to renew. You are making this more complicated than it is.
  • Log in via the RENEWAL link, answer questions, pay $100, breathe.
  • Read my last post - she will have a one year extension of her GE benefits from the date of submission.

Last edited by bon mot; Mar 17, 2021 at 5:27 pm Reason: clarification
bon mot is offline  
Old Mar 17, 2021, 6:14 pm
  #1562  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
Originally Posted by bon mot
Perhaps we're referring to different grace periods?


https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32871089-post30.html
1KChinito is offline  
Old Mar 17, 2021, 6:17 pm
  #1563  
Original Member
 
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,636
Originally Posted by bon mot
Perhaps we're referring to different grace periods?


Yes two different time/grace periods.

The TTP application (first time or renew) is active for two years from time of conditional approval to reach final approval (via successful interview). After that it gets denied and applicant will have to pay fee again to start another application.

The other grace period is applicable to renewals. Your current TTP membership privileges will be extended up to a year (your screenshot) past current membership expiration provided you submit a renewal application prior to expiration date of current membership.
seawolf is offline  
Old Mar 17, 2021, 6:53 pm
  #1564  
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,623
Originally Posted by seawolf
The other grace period is applicable to renewals. Your current TTP membership privileges will be extended up to a year (your screenshot) past current membership expiration provided you submit a renewal application prior to expiration date of current membership.
Eighteen months according to this CBP National Media Release:
In addition, CBP will extend for up to 18 months the Trusted Traveler Program benefits of members who apply for renewal before their current membership expires.
seawolf and LosMerengues like this.
TWA884 is offline  
Old Mar 21, 2021, 8:54 pm
  #1565  
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Northern California
Programs: CSP, AMEX PRG, IHG, Disney, Discover IT, Barclay Arrival, SallieMae
Posts: 52
I'm almost able to "renew" my Global Entry. If I renew within the 1 year mark, do I lose a year on the current expiration date or does that automatically just extend from my current expiration (2022)?
CaliforniaDom is offline  
Old Mar 21, 2021, 9:53 pm
  #1566  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus
Posts: 35,406
Originally Posted by CaliforniaDom
I'm almost able to "renew" my Global Entry. If I renew within the 1 year mark, do I lose a year on the current expiration date or does that automatically just extend from my current expiration (2022)?
Renewals initiated prior to expiration date are dated 5 years frm the current expiration date (though a couple of people have reported getting an extra year). There is no downside to starting your renewal as soon as you are eligible to renew.
seawolf and Often1 like this.
Xyzzy is offline  
Old Mar 21, 2021, 10:24 pm
  #1567  
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Northern California
Programs: CSP, AMEX PRG, IHG, Disney, Discover IT, Barclay Arrival, SallieMae
Posts: 52
Originally Posted by Xyzzy
Renewals initiated prior to expiration date are dated 5 years frm the current expiration date (though a couple of people have reported getting an extra year). There is no downside to starting your renewal as soon as you are eligible to renew.
Great to know. Thank you for your quick answer!
LosMerengues likes this.
CaliforniaDom is offline  
Old Mar 22, 2021, 3:21 pm
  #1568  
 
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: Global entry
Posts: 11
Got mine and my wife's approved Feb 28th. Set up March 22nd interview at Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC for both of us. Arrived on site 30 min before our interview time, didn't matter. Waived in by the Officer and out in 5 minutes. Two questions, finger prints and a joke about how the officer wanted me to adopt her based on the Countries I put as visited in the application (117 so far. COVID screwed me up from being at 131). Before I opened the door of the building to get out, got approved emails.

So July 21st to Conditional Approvals took 7 months.

Guess will revisit how things are in 5 years from now.
LosMerengues is offline  
Old Mar 22, 2021, 3:26 pm
  #1569  
 
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: Global entry
Posts: 11
Looks like you used up your luck :-). I would rather use my luck on Lottery ticket win rather than a fast GOES approval..
LosMerengues is offline  
Old Mar 24, 2021, 2:30 am
  #1570  
Moderator: Mileage Run, United Airlines; FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: The City/Honolulu
Programs: UA 3MM; Hyatt Glob*****; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,473
I applied for renewal on March 22nd and approved March 24th. No need for interview at all. I’m good until 2026. I wasn’t expecting that it would go through this fast.
LosMerengues likes this.
Pat89339 is offline  
Old Mar 24, 2021, 9:15 am
  #1571  
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: California, USA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Marriott Plat, Hertz Pres, Global Entry
Posts: 103
Hello Fellow Travelers:

I renewed my Global Entry on Feb 15, 2021 2 weeks post expiry (I know I should have done it before Jan 31 - life and Covid-everything catches up with you) -- I have now lost my 'automatic' TSA-Pre (had it for years before GE !!) and the CBP site is not giving any info on renewal timelines. Does anyone have any recent experience with this? My application is very straightforward, listed all the countries visited, no change in any other criteria. Will this be renewed automatically OR will I have to do an in person interview (which seems like a waste of time, I live near SFO but had to fly to JFK last year for my son's Interview due to availability).

Any information is very much appreciated.
Thanks,
IrishBoy
IrishBoy is offline  
Old Mar 24, 2021, 9:35 am
  #1572  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus
Posts: 35,406
Originally Posted by IrishBoy
Hello Fellow Travelers:

I renewed my Global Entry on Feb 15, 2021 2 weeks post expiry (I know I should have done it before Jan 31 - life and Covid-everything catches up with you) -- I have now lost my 'automatic' TSA-Pre (had it for years before GE !!) and the CBP site is not giving any info on renewal timelines. Does anyone have any recent experience with this? My application is very straightforward, listed all the countries visited, no change in any other criteria. Will this be renewed automatically OR will I have to do an in person interview (which seems like a waste of time, I live near SFO but had to fly to JFK last year for my son's Interview due to availability).

Any information is very much appreciated.
Thanks,
IrishBoy
I suspect that since this is a new application vs. a renewal, they will need to do an "interview" at least to take a picture and get yur fingerprints. Nevertheless, as you can see in this thread, even renewals are taking many months if they are not processed within a day or two of application submission. Good luck!

...that said, I just checked my renewal application and found that I've been approved (no interview required) after a wait of about 120 days. Others have reported similar timings recently, so the wait does seem to be coming down.
IrishBoy and LosMerengues like this.
Xyzzy is offline  
Old Mar 24, 2021, 9:50 am
  #1573  
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: California, USA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Marriott Plat, Hertz Pres, Global Entry
Posts: 103
Thanks so much Xyzzy .. I'll sit tight and wait and see. I will flag all other GE cards (4) in my household to renew 6 months before expiry. Best, IB
IrishBoy is offline  
Old Mar 24, 2021, 9:59 am
  #1574  
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,623
Originally Posted by Xyzzy
Originally Posted by IrishBoy
I renewed my Global Entry on Feb 15, 2021 2 weeks post expiry (I know I should have done it before Jan 31 - life and Covid-everything catches up with you) -- I have now lost my 'automatic' TSA-Pre (had it for years before GE !!) and the CBP site is not giving any info on renewal timelines. Does anyone have any recent experience with this? My application is very straightforward, listed all the countries visited, no change in any other criteria. Will this be renewed automatically OR will I have to do an in person interview (which seems like a waste of time, I live near SFO but had to fly to JFK last year for my son's Interview due to availability).
I suspect that since this is a new application vs. a renewal, they will need to do an "interview" at least to take a picture and get yur fingerprints.
Actually, based upon anecdotal evidence in this thread, even tardy renewals are processed as renewals, not as new applications, although there is a gap in the benefits. Some late renewals were approved without the need for an interview and new photo and fingerprints.
seawolf, GUWonder, Xyzzy and 3 others like this.
TWA884 is offline  
Old Mar 24, 2021, 1:04 pm
  #1575  
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,439
Originally Posted by IrishBoy
Thanks so much Xyzzy .. I'll sit tight and wait and see. I will flag all other GE cards (4) in my household to renew 6 months before expiry. Best, IB
FWIW - Best advice is to renew 364 days in advance of expiration.
seawolf and GUWonder like this.
mnbp is offline  


Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.