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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.
Global Entry Procedures and Timelines of Applications and Renewals for UK Citizens
#2131
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 11
My timeline:
UK Border Force Code provided – 17 February 2022
Applied for GE via TTP site – 17 February 2022
Conditional Approval - 21 June 2022 (two days before my LHR > JFK flight)
Interview – 23 June 2022
The interview was very brief (less than 10 minutes, including the time spent on collecting my biometrics). At the end, I was told that the application has been approved and was given a piece of paper with my KTN written down.
It's been a week since, and my status on the web site is still 'Conditionally Approved'. I thought the approval usually happens immediately or not very long after the interview.
Do people have to wait for the final approval to be updated on the web site?
UK Border Force Code provided – 17 February 2022
Applied for GE via TTP site – 17 February 2022
Conditional Approval - 21 June 2022 (two days before my LHR > JFK flight)
Interview – 23 June 2022
The interview was very brief (less than 10 minutes, including the time spent on collecting my biometrics). At the end, I was told that the application has been approved and was given a piece of paper with my KTN written down.
It's been a week since, and my status on the web site is still 'Conditionally Approved'. I thought the approval usually happens immediately or not very long after the interview.
Do people have to wait for the final approval to be updated on the web site?
#2132
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Spitalfields, London
Programs: BA Gold, *A Silver, VS Silver, ITA Volare Premium, KFC 'The Colonel's Club' Palladium tier
Posts: 1,810
- Applied for UK approval 2nd March
- Applied for GE to CBP 4th March
- Conditional approval 3rd July
- First flight to US 9th September

#2133
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 426
My timeline:
UK Border Force Code provided – 17 February 2022
Applied for GE via TTP site – 17 February 2022
Conditional Approval - 21 June 2022 (two days before my LHR > JFK flight)
Interview – 23 June 2022
The interview was very brief (less than 10 minutes, including the time spent on collecting my biometrics). At the end, I was told that the application has been approved and was given a piece of paper with my KTN written down.
It's been a week since, and my status on the web site is still 'Conditionally Approved'. I thought the approval usually happens immediately or not very long after the interview.
Do people have to wait for the final approval to be updated on the web site?
UK Border Force Code provided – 17 February 2022
Applied for GE via TTP site – 17 February 2022
Conditional Approval - 21 June 2022 (two days before my LHR > JFK flight)
Interview – 23 June 2022
The interview was very brief (less than 10 minutes, including the time spent on collecting my biometrics). At the end, I was told that the application has been approved and was given a piece of paper with my KTN written down.
It's been a week since, and my status on the web site is still 'Conditionally Approved'. I thought the approval usually happens immediately or not very long after the interview.
Do people have to wait for the final approval to be updated on the web site?
And yes, you have to wait for full approval to use the KTN
#2134
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 426
Sorry to break the trend here, but I'm not flying until August, and just had my Conditional Approval through 
Summary of timelines:
UK Border Force Code provided - 22/01/2022
Applied for GE via TTP site - 25/01/2022
Conditional Approval - 27/06/2022
So it's looking quite sporadic as to whether you will get CA before an imminent trip or at a different point. Maybe depends on which vetting centre it goes to?

Summary of timelines:
UK Border Force Code provided - 22/01/2022
Applied for GE via TTP site - 25/01/2022
Conditional Approval - 27/06/2022
So it's looking quite sporadic as to whether you will get CA before an imminent trip or at a different point. Maybe depends on which vetting centre it goes to?
#2135
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 95
Both my parents (UK residents) applied back on May 23. They travel on ESTA. Conditional approval was received around 3 AM UK time on the day before their flight to the US, allowing them to complete EoA after they landed on June 28. Definitely a trend.
#2136
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 8
We applied for GE on April 15th, still waiting. First flight is due on 19th July so hoping we get the conditional approval before then. What I don't understand is how do they know when you are arriving? This info isn't shared in the application or on the ESTA.
#2137
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 95
I would imagine if you add your API to the airline booking ahead of the flight, that is how they will know when you are next due to enter. The airline shares your API with the authorities.
#2138
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Dubai
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, EK Gold, BA Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3
Another data point:
GE / UK Citizen / First Time Application
Submitted to DHS - Mar 22nd
Conditional Approval - July 7th
107 days
No US-bound flights booked.
GE / UK Citizen / First Time Application
Submitted to DHS - Mar 22nd
Conditional Approval - July 7th
107 days
No US-bound flights booked.
#2139
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Hampshire, U.K
Programs: BA Executive Club Silver (OWS), Priority Pass
Posts: 6
Sorry to disappoint but I don't think this breaks the trend at all. I'm no expert but what I can see from this thread and what happened to me is that you receive Conditional Approval if you've been waiting along time, something like 6 months, OR if u have a recent flight. This seems to be the trend.
With all due respect, there are people who have been waiting a lot longer than six months. I was particularly talking about the trend where people were being given Conditional Approval shortly before their flights. Given more recent applicants seem to be getting approval now with no immediate flights, maybe CBP is just catching up with the backlogs - I'd expect many of the UK applications go to the same vetting center in the US.
Last edited by benjc24; Jul 7, 22 at 6:14 am Reason: Add in quote
#2140
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 249
UK Border Force Code provided - 10 March 2022
Applied for GE via TTP site - 10 March 2022
Conditional Approval - 7 July 2022
Expected date of next arrival in the USA: 17 August 2022
Now problem is to work out if DFW (Dallas Airport) allows walk ins without an appointment. It seems that they close at 3pm but our flight lands at 5pm and there are no bookable appointments online.
Applied for GE via TTP site - 10 March 2022
Conditional Approval - 7 July 2022
Expected date of next arrival in the USA: 17 August 2022
Now problem is to work out if DFW (Dallas Airport) allows walk ins without an appointment. It seems that they close at 3pm but our flight lands at 5pm and there are no bookable appointments online.
#2141
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,393
UK Border Force Code provided - 10 March 2022
Applied for GE via TTP site - 10 March 2022
Conditional Approval - 7 July 2022
Expected date of next arrival in the USA: 17 August 2022
Now problem is to work out if DFW (Dallas Airport) allows walk ins without an appointment. It seems that they close at 3pm but our flight lands at 5pm and there are no bookable appointments online.
Applied for GE via TTP site - 10 March 2022
Conditional Approval - 7 July 2022
Expected date of next arrival in the USA: 17 August 2022
Now problem is to work out if DFW (Dallas Airport) allows walk ins without an appointment. It seems that they close at 3pm but our flight lands at 5pm and there are no bookable appointments online.
#2142


Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, Flying Blue Silver, Le Club Accor Platinum, Hilton Honours Diamond, Marriot Silver
Posts: 487
UK Border Force Code provided - 15 May 2022
Applied for GE via TTP site - 15 May 2022
Conditional Approval - 6 July 2022 (flight to JFK 7th July)
Interview on arrival: 7 July 2022 (40 minute wait, only one immigration officer doing interviews in terminal 8 with 7 people waiting in front of me)
Email confirming approved received: 7 July 2022 (and TTP website shows application changed to Approved)
As of 8th July Precheck isn't yet working.
Applied for GE via TTP site - 15 May 2022
Conditional Approval - 6 July 2022 (flight to JFK 7th July)
Interview on arrival: 7 July 2022 (40 minute wait, only one immigration officer doing interviews in terminal 8 with 7 people waiting in front of me)
Email confirming approved received: 7 July 2022 (and TTP website shows application changed to Approved)
As of 8th July Precheck isn't yet working.
#2143
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: VNY | BUR | LAX
Programs: AAdvantage | MileagePlus
Posts: 18,784
UK Border Force Code provided - 10 March 2022
Applied for GE via TTP site - 10 March 2022
Conditional Approval - 7 July 2022
Expected date of next arrival in the USA: 17 August 2022
Now problem is to work out if DFW (Dallas Airport) allows walk ins without an appointment. It seems that they close at 3pm but our flight lands at 5pm and there are no bookable appointments online.
Applied for GE via TTP site - 10 March 2022
Conditional Approval - 7 July 2022
Expected date of next arrival in the USA: 17 August 2022
Now problem is to work out if DFW (Dallas Airport) allows walk ins without an appointment. It seems that they close at 3pm but our flight lands at 5pm and there are no bookable appointments online.
Please refer to the wikipost in the following thread:
Global Entry Enrollment on Arrival
Enrollment on Arrival is a program operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to allow Global Entry applicants who are conditionally approved to complete their interviews upon arrival into the United States. The Enrollment on Arrival program eliminates the need for a Global Entry applicant to schedule an interview at an enrollment center to complete the application process.
When landing in an international terminal follow the signage directing you to CBP officers who can complete your Global Entry interview during your admissibility inspection. You won’t need any additional documents other than the requisite documents for international travel (e.g., your passport).
When landing in an international terminal follow the signage directing you to CBP officers who can complete your Global Entry interview during your admissibility inspection. You won’t need any additional documents other than the requisite documents for international travel (e.g., your passport).
#2144
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 249
Yes, thanks for that reply TWA884. Your quote there was about enrolling upon landing from an international flight. That option will not be available for us as we will land at 5pm and it seems that the enrollment on arrival services cease at 3pm at DFW. That is why I am wondering about the possibility of getting enrolled the following day (without an appointment) by simply walking into the relevant part of DFW.
#2145
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: VNY | BUR | LAX
Programs: AAdvantage | MileagePlus
Posts: 18,784
Yes, thanks for that reply TWA884. Your quote there was about enrolling upon landing from an international flight. That option will not be available for us as we will land at 5pm and it seems that the enrollment on arrival services cease at 3pm at DFW. That is why I am wondering about the possibility of getting enrolled the following day (without an appointment) by simply walking into the relevant part of DFW.
I do not recall seeing any reports, recent or old, of successful walk-in interviews at DFW in the Global Entry Walk-In Interviews thread, however, if necessary, it never hurts to try.
P.S. I just realized what your username is ינשוף.
