Feb 22, 2022, 4:15 pm
Last edit by: TWA884
Related threads:
- 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
Sep 16, 2013, 5:12 am
#361
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With the closure of IRIS tomorrow, I'm wondering what program the UK will reveal on 24 Sep 2013. Hopefully, something similar to what Australia does for GE users.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/cu...euk/usingiris/
Thanks, Microwave for the link in the IRIS thread!
Registered traveller scheme
The registered traveller scheme launches 24 September 2013 and will improve the way regular visitors can pass through the UK border. It will initially be available at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Passengers can apply for the scheme if they:
- previously registered to use IRIS;
- are from the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia or New Zealand;
- have completed at least 4 trips to the UK in the last 52 weeks; or
- are a short term visitor to the UK aged over 18.
Eligible travellers will be able to apply and register online. More information will be available from 24 September on this webpage.
The registered traveller scheme launches 24 September 2013 and will improve the way regular visitors can pass through the UK border. It will initially be available at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Passengers can apply for the scheme if they:
- previously registered to use IRIS;
- are from the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia or New Zealand;
- have completed at least 4 trips to the UK in the last 52 weeks; or
- are a short term visitor to the UK aged over 18.
Eligible travellers will be able to apply and register online. More information will be available from 24 September on this webpage.
Thanks, Microwave for the link in the IRIS thread!
Sep 16, 2013, 6:42 am
#363
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Arrests etc?
Might be useful info for people that have a more 'colourful' past than me!!
Saves wasting Ł45 for a certificate.
DHS make it perfectly clear that the certificate needs to state 'NO TRACE' for you to be considered for GE.
Interestingly the GE application asks about convictions only:
"Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense in the United States or any other country"
Doesn't mention arrests so I honestly stated NO for convictions. Looking at other peoples experiences, some have been asked about arrests at interview so I hope this doesn't come back to bite me!
Sep 16, 2013, 6:54 am
#364
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ACRO certificate application mailed: Monday 19th August
Application receipt acknowledged: Tuesday 20th August
Certificate received: Thursday 22nd August (Premium Service)
Global entry application submitted: Thursday 22nd August
Conditional Approval: Monday 23rd September
Application receipt acknowledged: Tuesday 20th August
Certificate received: Thursday 22nd August (Premium Service)
Global entry application submitted: Thursday 22nd August
Conditional Approval: Monday 23rd September
Last edited by adjonline; Sep 23, 2013 at 10:21 am
Sep 16, 2013, 9:30 am
#366
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Someone has started a tracking thread here for UK applicants...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/pract...-citizens.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/pract...-citizens.html
Sep 16, 2013, 9:34 am
#367
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Sep 16, 2013, 2:23 pm
#368
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I'm pending review on GOES now too - seemed happy with PVG/Disclosure Scotland cert as mentioned upthread which at least saved Ł45! I also noted that there are GE kiosks at DUB & SNN, so at least you can breeze through things there too once you have it 
Sep 16, 2013, 2:30 pm
#369
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I hadn't realised the processing times were quite so long - will keep fingers crossed! GOES application made yesterday (using existing Disclosure Scotland/PVG clearance cert). Will be going through quite a few US airports at the end of Oct so hopefully be in a position to have an interview by then and should be able to find a slot somewhere. From what I've read on some blogs they also seem to be reasonably flexible about taking folk earlier if they've got a space so hopefully it'll be do-able around the constraints of flight timing.
Sep 17, 2013, 10:23 am
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Sep 17, 2013, 10:34 am
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Hopefully my application, which is "pending review", will be completed before my upcoming trips to Burma and the DPRK. For sure I am no "Rodman" but some folks in INS can't help putting 2 and 2 together and not make 4.
Sep 17, 2013, 10:58 am
#372
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Luckily Global Entry has little to do with INS, it's operated by CBP. And visiting those countries is not an issue in itself, indeed it may back your contention for being a frequent traveller.
Sep 17, 2013, 11:31 am
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Sep 17, 2013, 1:49 pm
#374
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And as of today, I welcome Brits to GE. I admit I was somewhat bitter reading this after my irises stopped opening gates at the UK border a year ago and the incoming "Fast Track" lines grew to prodigious lengths. However your Border Agency just announced an IRIS replacement scheme, details to follow next week.
So I will edit the profanities out of my previous post in this thread.