Feb 22, 22, 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.
Global Entry Procedures and Timelines of Applications and Renewals for UK Citizens
Feb 3, 14, 1:12 am
#782
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 3,725
On a positive note, I arrived at T5 on Sunday night around 9 pm and there was nobody in the Fast Track immigration queue. Got through in a minute or two (though IRIS would still have been quicker)!
Feb 9, 14, 4:02 am
#783
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 19
Had my GE interview last night at Miami and was told by the C&BP officer that no new applications are being processed for UK residents. Apparently due to the UK not agreeing a reciprocal programme. So at the end of the 5 year validity it will revert to the old system. Let's hope that it gets resolved within that timescale.
The process took about 10 mins. Just a couple of questions about why I need GE. Email confirmation received within an hour.
The process took about 10 mins. Just a couple of questions about why I need GE. Email confirmation received within an hour.
Feb 9, 14, 4:38 am
#784
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North West, UK
Programs: BA GfL (GGL/CCR), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,969
Had my GE interview last night at Miami and was told by the C&BP officer that no new applications are being processed for UK residents. Apparently due to the UK not agreeing a reciprocal programme. So at the end of the 5 year validity it will revert to the old system. Let's hope that it gets resolved within that timescale.
The process took about 10 mins. Just a couple of questions about why I need GE. Email confirmation received within an hour.
The process took about 10 mins. Just a couple of questions about why I need GE. Email confirmation received within an hour.
I understood that irrespective of whether the UK enters into a reciprocal arrangement, anyone already approved for GE would be renewed assuming all the checks come back fine. This stop on UK applications only applies to new applications.
Feb 9, 14, 5:32 am
#785
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plt
Posts: 2,601
As long as you have a code from Larry then you can still apply (as I understand it).
I understood that irrespective of whether the UK enters into a reciprocal arrangement, anyone already approved for GE would be renewed assuming all the checks come back fine. This stop on UK applications only applies to new applications.
I understood that irrespective of whether the UK enters into a reciprocal arrangement, anyone already approved for GE would be renewed assuming all the checks come back fine. This stop on UK applications only applies to new applications.
Mar 26, 14, 5:49 am
#786
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: LHR
Programs: AAdvantage EXP
Posts: 84
Am I too late/early?
I'm a UK passport holder and travel frequently to NY, so desperate for Global Entry. From the research I've done, it seems I've missed the trial and am too early for the full launch. Am I correct or can someone here help me?? Thanks in advance 
Mar 26, 14, 6:14 am
#787
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Edinburgh and Maine
Programs: BA GGL, AA lifetime gold, Marriott Rewards platinum
Posts: 286
No new code numbers have been given out for several months. Of course this may change and it's worth watching FT for news of a new batch of codes being made available.
Mar 26, 14, 8:15 am
#788
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Programs: MyWaitrose, IC Spire Ambassador, Hilton Diamond & BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,639
Used Global Entry at LAX last week. Very quick entry, and a special queue to get through customs as well. Not too well signposted due to lots of construction work going on. It takes longer to get back into my own country!
Both my VX flights gave me precheck which was a bit confusing as there was no dedicated line at LAX. A woman was saying shoes can be left on if you have precheck and to hold out your BP as you go through the metal detector, but wasn't clear about the liquids and things as it was a mixed use lane. Not sure how they'd know which bags were which.
Both my VX flights gave me precheck which was a bit confusing as there was no dedicated line at LAX. A woman was saying shoes can be left on if you have precheck and to hold out your BP as you go through the metal detector, but wasn't clear about the liquids and things as it was a mixed use lane. Not sure how they'd know which bags were which.
Mar 26, 14, 8:28 am
#789
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, Hertz pres circle, Marriott Platinum, hilton diamond
Posts: 2,532
I wasn't shown how to use the kiosks or anything else at my interview, though I assume its pretty self explanatory, its just what you do then in those situations thats a little confusing to me
Mar 26, 14, 8:33 am
#790
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: TPA/ABZ
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold. GGL/CCR.
Posts: 12,141
The GE kiosks by the side of the hall had a lane barrier at the front of the line, so no idea where you'd go with your ticket, except to sort of push the barrier to the side and push in front of everyone else in the US Resident line.
I wasn't shown how to use the kiosks or anything else at my interview, though I assume its pretty self explanatory, its just what you do then in those situations thats a little confusing to me
I wasn't shown how to use the kiosks or anything else at my interview, though I assume its pretty self explanatory, its just what you do then in those situations thats a little confusing to me
Mar 26, 14, 8:58 am
#791
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Edinburgh and Maine
Programs: BA GGL, AA lifetime gold, Marriott Rewards platinum
Posts: 286
As a Brit I entered the US at TPA using GE for the first time a few weeks ago. The kiosks are easy to find (sharp right when entering immigration hall) and use. Just follow the instructions on the screen and answer the questions. There's no need to complete the hand-written customs form as the machine does it for you. I was through immigration within minutes and got to the customs area before my wife, who is a US citizen (but does not have GE), even though there were only a few folk in the citizens line. It was quicker than coming into the UK on our return. I was very impressed.
Mar 26, 14, 9:02 am
#792
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Programs: MyWaitrose, IC Spire Ambassador, Hilton Diamond & BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,639
On the way out I was offered a customs form from the crew and was told I had to do one. I explained I had global entry and did it electronically but he insisted everyone had to do a form, so I took one anyway and left it on the plane.
Apr 9, 14, 2:02 pm
#793
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Denver & Phoenix
Programs: UA 2MM, Life UC, Global Entry (UK citizen)
Posts: 129
Came through in Chicago in March on UA from LHR. Was wearing a baseball cap and was looking down, so the photo didn't clearly identify me, but no one seemed to care.
It sure was nice not having the usual grilling from Immigration.........No questions at all except to verify (electronically) that I was coming in on an E2 visa!
Yeah, I even got through and collected my bag before the flight crew breezed through..........Which was nice because I was able to say goodbye to a flight attendant I was chatting up on the plane!
It sure was nice not having the usual grilling from Immigration.........No questions at all except to verify (electronically) that I was coming in on an E2 visa!
Yeah, I even got through and collected my bag before the flight crew breezed through..........Which was nice because I was able to say goodbye to a flight attendant I was chatting up on the plane!
Apr 11, 14, 7:18 am
#794
Join Date: May 2011
Location: LON, OPO
Posts: 132
Hmm, had my interview at ORD around lunchtime yesterday but no signs of confirmation of completion of enrollment, even when I log into my GOES account. Looking at the above though, everyone seems to have gotten theirs at most a couple of hours after interview. (Despite someone saying it can take up to 72 hours)
Did anyone else's take longer than a few hours?
Did anyone else's take longer than a few hours?
Last edited by Tim nice but dim; Apr 11, 14 at 7:26 am
Apr 11, 14, 9:07 am
#795
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Programs: MyWaitrose, IC Spire Ambassador, Hilton Diamond & BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,639
Hmm, had my interview at ORD around lunchtime yesterday but no signs of confirmation of completion of enrollment, even when I log into my GOES account. Looking at the above though, everyone seems to have gotten theirs at most a couple of hours after interview. (Despite someone saying it can take up to 72 hours)
Did anyone else's take longer than a few hours?
Did anyone else's take longer than a few hours?
