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- Process explained here - http://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-tr...united-kingdom
- Home Office page - https://www.gov.uk/apply-faster-entry-usa
- Home Office Beta registration page for Global Entry - https://global-entry.beta.homeoffice...ister-to-apply.
UK Citizens Global Entry Applications and Renewals Procedures & Timelines
#1561
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: United Kingdom
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Yes, you can re-schedule as many times as you want. I shifted my appointment around several times, and it was done instantly online.
My interview was 6+ months ahead of the time I got the conditional approval.
I scheduled mine to be 2 days after I got there. Just nipped back to the airport for the interview, and carried on with my trip afterwards. The agent asked if I was 'coming or going' (I assume most people schedule theirs for landing or arrival); I said neither-- I was staying another 8 weeks. It doesn't make any difference, so just plan it to be convenient for your trip.
The nice thing about it is that you get the approval immediately, and can start using it right away. I took several domestic flights with Virgin America, and the TSA Pre-check was enabled, which was nice!
#1562
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA S, VS S, SQ G, HH D, IHG D/A, Marriott G, Radisson G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,944
I had a very pleasant interview a few years back when I had mine - it was in San Juan, Puerto Rico - they'd never had anyone non-US get it before! He was very taken with my Disclosure Scotland certificate (as that's what I was able to use in those days, had it for work anyway), then we had a chat about travels before finally fingerprints. Confirmation GOES email already received before I left the airport ^ Saved me a LOT of time in MCO a few months back - that one trip probably paid for it!
#1563
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 67
Just thought I'd update - submitted my UK background check last night (42), which came back as approved this morning. I've just submitted my GE application ($100). Not sure how long this will take to be approved, but hopefully not too long - fingers crossed I can get an interview slot at the London location before they close at the start of March.
Also, looks like Virgin just announced you can now use pre-check on USA>UK flights (previously only domestic).
Also, looks like Virgin just announced you can now use pre-check on USA>UK flights (previously only domestic).
Last edited by TangoFive; Jan 26, 2017 at 9:02 am
#1565
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Programs: BA Lifetime Gold. GGL/CCR.
Posts: 13,209
#1567
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
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Posts: 20,477
You probably should start the application process as early as feasible. Once conditionally approved, within 30 days, you must schedule an interview, however, the interview does not have to take place within 30 days of the conditional approval and can be rescheduled.
#1568
Community Director
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Norwich, UK
Programs: A3*G, BA Gold, BD Gold (in memoriam), IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 8,448
If you have a very specific time slot you need to meet, you definitely need to start the process as soon as possible. Slots change all the time as applicants' plans are amended, release times are variable depending on the logistics of the individual station, but by having as much time as possible to grab something you give yourself the best chance of it being in the right place at the right time.
Note that the 5 year validity period only begins after the interview, not from the time of application, and actually only expires on your following birthday, iirc.
Note that the 5 year validity period only begins after the interview, not from the time of application, and actually only expires on your following birthday, iirc.
#1569
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 3,846
Just be aware that it can be hard to find a GE appointment. I booked mine for 6 months after I got the conditional approval. There were no appointments available in NY, Boston, San Francisco or Las Vegas for literally 3+ months. Some places I expected to be busy, like San Diego, had availability in a few days, and then big gaps a few weeks later.
Edit: I would imagine that this strategy would not work for the embassy location
#1570
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA, U2+, SK, AF/KL, IHG, Hilton, others gathering dust...
Posts: 2,551
UK-related question about updating passport details in GOES after renewing UK passport, first time doing so since getting GE. Got a new passport today and will be able to update document details in GOES tomorrow (seems you can't do it on the day of issuance). The help pages say that you need to attend an enrollment center if the issuing authority has changed, and this field cannot be changed by the user in GOES.
Both my previous and new passport were issued in exactly the same place (personal applications at London passport office), but at some point in the last10 years, they have changed the name of the Issuing Authority printed in the passport from UKPA to HMPO. Issuing country is of course still UK.
Will I need to go to an enrollment center and get this changed in my GOES account, or will the naming issue be ignored?
Also, as I need to apply for a new ESTA, is there a need to wait for any period of time after updating the passport details in the GOES account? The ESTA application requires the GE membership number, so I guess they need to tally and not sure if I should wait or if systems will update instantly. Don't think the above issuing authority question will be an issue, as the ESTA application does not ask for that.
Appreciate if anyone has any experience of these points. Thanks.
Both my previous and new passport were issued in exactly the same place (personal applications at London passport office), but at some point in the last10 years, they have changed the name of the Issuing Authority printed in the passport from UKPA to HMPO. Issuing country is of course still UK.
Will I need to go to an enrollment center and get this changed in my GOES account, or will the naming issue be ignored?
Also, as I need to apply for a new ESTA, is there a need to wait for any period of time after updating the passport details in the GOES account? The ESTA application requires the GE membership number, so I guess they need to tally and not sure if I should wait or if systems will update instantly. Don't think the above issuing authority question will be an issue, as the ESTA application does not ask for that.
Appreciate if anyone has any experience of these points. Thanks.
#1571
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
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Posts: 3,944
I just updated my passport number in GOES and didn't have an issue re issuing authority (if you'll pardon the pun!).
I don't remember filling out my GE number for ESTA but may have just forgotten I did it!
I don't remember filling out my GE number for ESTA but may have just forgotten I did it!
#1572
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: BA Gold (OWE), Star Alliance Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,194
UK-related question about updating passport details in GOES after renewing UK passport, first time doing so since getting GE. Got a new passport today and will be able to update document details in GOES tomorrow (seems you can't do it on the day of issuance). The help pages say that you need to attend an enrollment center if the issuing authority has changed, and this field cannot be changed by the user in GOES.
Both my previous and new passport were issued in exactly the same place (personal applications at London passport office), but at some point in the last10 years, they have changed the name of the Issuing Authority printed in the passport from UKPA to HMPO. Issuing country is of course still UK.
Will I need to go to an enrollment center and get this changed in my GOES account, or will the naming issue be ignored?
Also, as I need to apply for a new ESTA, is there a need to wait for any period of time after updating the passport details in the GOES account? The ESTA application requires the GE membership number, so I guess they need to tally and not sure if I should wait or if systems will update instantly. Don't think the above issuing authority question will be an issue, as the ESTA application does not ask for that.
Appreciate if anyone has any experience of these points. Thanks.
Both my previous and new passport were issued in exactly the same place (personal applications at London passport office), but at some point in the last10 years, they have changed the name of the Issuing Authority printed in the passport from UKPA to HMPO. Issuing country is of course still UK.
Will I need to go to an enrollment center and get this changed in my GOES account, or will the naming issue be ignored?
Also, as I need to apply for a new ESTA, is there a need to wait for any period of time after updating the passport details in the GOES account? The ESTA application requires the GE membership number, so I guess they need to tally and not sure if I should wait or if systems will update instantly. Don't think the above issuing authority question will be an issue, as the ESTA application does not ask for that.
Appreciate if anyone has any experience of these points. Thanks.
You can do the ESTA before you update GE. It just checks the name and DOB match.
#1573
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA, U2+, SK, AF/KL, IHG, Hilton, others gathering dust...
Posts: 2,551
Don't worry about the issuing authority name. It's not even stored on the machine readable data which the GE kiosk uses. When I asked they said it doesn't matter either as it's still the same organisation.
You can do the ESTA before you update GE. It just checks the name and DOB match.
You can do the ESTA before you update GE. It just checks the name and DOB match.
#1574
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Peterborough, UK
Programs: BA Silver; IHG Spire; Avis P+; Global Entry
Posts: 1,504
Did you have the same, or was mine strange!