Feb 22, 2022, 4:15 pm
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UK Citizens Global Entry Applications and Renewals Procedures & Timelines
Sep 4, 2013, 1:43 am
#271
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA gold, *A gold, SPG silver, HHonors gold
Posts: 1,438
Sep 4, 2013, 4:08 am
#273
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA gold, *A gold, SPG silver, HHonors gold
Posts: 1,438
Sep 4, 2013, 5:56 am
#274
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 3,849
Oh, and you also avoid the often rude questioning by US immigration staff ^
Sep 4, 2013, 8:11 am
#275
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA gold, *A gold, SPG silver, HHonors gold
Posts: 1,438
It depends how much your time is worth. Because the GE receipt lets you skip to the head of the customs queue (not just the immigration queue), you can save up to three hours' wait when arriving at busy airports like MIA. For me, avoiding even a single three-hour queue would be worth the cost of GE.
Oh, and you also avoid the often rude questioning by US immigration staff ^
Oh, and you also avoid the often rude questioning by US immigration staff ^
Personally, I find all US federal appointees to be courteous, professional and a pleasure to interact with, particularly after 12 hours in the air when I'm exhausted and they're between me and a tight connection
Sep 4, 2013, 8:12 am
#276
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Fareham, UK
Programs: BA GGL+CCR, HHonors Dia, Hyatt Dia
Posts: 273
Hi Guys,
This will sound like a rather stupid question to most of you but given the seemingly difficult process in getting hold of one of these codes I did not want to start sticking my freshly acquired BA code in every box on the GOES website until it worked.
I am guessing the entry place to start this is the "Membership Number/PASSID:" section as I can not anywhere to put it.
Cheers
This will sound like a rather stupid question to most of you but given the seemingly difficult process in getting hold of one of these codes I did not want to start sticking my freshly acquired BA code in every box on the GOES website until it worked.
I am guessing the entry place to start this is the "Membership Number/PASSID:" section as I can not anywhere to put it.
Cheers
Sep 4, 2013, 8:14 am
#277
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: The greatest wee nation on earth.
Programs: Iron Maiden FC, GE, Rapidly falling down the Tiers to oblivion.
Posts: 2,604
Hi Guys,
This will sound like a rather stupid question to most of you but given the seemingly difficult process in getting hold of one of these codes I did not want to start sticking my freshly acquired BA code in every box on the GOES website until it worked.
I am guessing the entry place to start this is the "Membership Number/PASSID:" section as I can not anywhere to put it.
Cheers
This will sound like a rather stupid question to most of you but given the seemingly difficult process in getting hold of one of these codes I did not want to start sticking my freshly acquired BA code in every box on the GOES website until it worked.
I am guessing the entry place to start this is the "Membership Number/PASSID:" section as I can not anywhere to put it.
Cheers
Sep 4, 2013, 8:22 am
#278
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sunshine State
Programs: BA Silver; VS Gold; HHonors Diamond; Amex Centurion; IHG Platinum; Club Accor Platinum; TfL Oyster.
Posts: 674
Sep 4, 2013, 9:25 am
#279
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA gold, *A gold, SPG silver, HHonors gold
Posts: 1,438
BA (or US CBP) supplies a "promotional code" which you have to enter to START the application. As in, it's pretty much the very first step.
Separately, the police supply a certificate number, which goes in at the very END of the process.
Throughout, there are checks to make sure the numbers work so don't worry about entering it in the wrong box.
The only risk might be if you enter the promotional number but then don't save any data. But you can save a partially completed form and finish it later.
Sep 4, 2013, 9:30 am
#280
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: The greatest wee nation on earth.
Programs: Iron Maiden FC, GE, Rapidly falling down the Tiers to oblivion.
Posts: 2,604
Some confusion here I think.
BA (or US CBP) supplies a "promotional code" which you have to enter to START the application. As in, it's pretty much the very first step.
Separately, the police supply a certificate number, which goes in at the very END of the process.
Throughout, there are checks to make sure the numbers work so don't worry about entering it in the wrong box.
The only risk might be if you enter the promotional number but then don't save any data. But you can save a partially completed form and finish it later.
BA (or US CBP) supplies a "promotional code" which you have to enter to START the application. As in, it's pretty much the very first step.
Separately, the police supply a certificate number, which goes in at the very END of the process.
Throughout, there are checks to make sure the numbers work so don't worry about entering it in the wrong box.
The only risk might be if you enter the promotional number but then don't save any data. But you can save a partially completed form and finish it later.
Sep 4, 2013, 9:58 am
#281
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA gold, *A gold, SPG silver, HHonors gold
Posts: 1,438
I fully completed my application before having either the ACRO or promotional code (from Larry) to hand. When you tried to hit the apply button it specifically said those two items were missing (back in June I think). That has probably changed now, so apologies for my out of date posting!!
Last month, I was asked for the BA code first and the police code at the end.
Sep 4, 2013, 10:37 am
#282
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: London, UK
Posts: 5,655
That is the same as my experience too. Also, when entering the code from the police certificate, be sure to enter the URN number in the top left with no slash, and not the number next to the hologram in the bottom right.
Sep 4, 2013, 10:52 am
#283
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA gold, *A gold, SPG silver, HHonors gold
Posts: 1,438
Maybe either code is accepted, as long as it matches the certificate when you attend for interview.
Sep 4, 2013, 11:40 am
#284
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL (CCR), HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IC RA, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 297
Um, this is precisely the opposite of my experience... the 8-digit number beneath the hologram was accepted for me and I have an appointment in November.
Maybe either code is accepted, as long as it matches the certificate when you attend for interview.
Maybe either code is accepted, as long as it matches the certificate when you attend for interview.
Sep 4, 2013, 12:00 pm
#285
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA gold, *A gold, SPG silver, HHonors gold
Posts: 1,438
I'm actually filling out my GE form now and received my PC today. I was actually confused as to whether it was the number below the hologram or the number in the top left corner, I guess the fact its called the URN gives it away. Anyway, I called up the guys that issued the certificate and they said its the URN number you need to enter.