Feb 22, 2022, 4:15 pm
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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
Dec 19, 2015, 3:10 pm
#1276
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 239
I have been looking forward to applying for GE having spent many hours in all staring at the GE kiosks at MCO each time we visit for vacation. I don't recall them ever being used which isn't a shock given the route... however to be fair a few weeks back we past immigration within a very short space of time thanks to an empty VS 747 and nothing arriving ahead of us.
Quick question... how difficult it is to get an appointment currently (specifically at MCO)? I read a few articles suggesting I need to book well in advanced but dated 2012 or earlier. I'm not back in the US until very early Sept-15 and my wife will need an appointment also... how should I time my application?
Quick question... how difficult it is to get an appointment currently (specifically at MCO)? I read a few articles suggesting I need to book well in advanced but dated 2012 or earlier. I'm not back in the US until very early Sept-15 and my wife will need an appointment also... how should I time my application?
Dec 19, 2015, 4:26 pm
#1277
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: 1 thousand
Posts: 2,112
I have been looking forward to applying for GE having spent many hours in all staring at the GE kiosks at MCO each time we visit for vacation. I don't recall them ever being used which isn't a shock given the route... however to be fair a few weeks back we past immigration within a very short space of time thanks to an empty VS 747 and nothing arriving ahead of us.
Quick question... how difficult it is to get an appointment currently (specifically at MCO)? I read a few articles suggesting I need to book well in advanced but dated 2012 or earlier. I'm not back in the US until very early Sept-15 and my wife will need an appointment also... how should I time my application?
Quick question... how difficult it is to get an appointment currently (specifically at MCO)? I read a few articles suggesting I need to book well in advanced but dated 2012 or earlier. I'm not back in the US until very early Sept-15 and my wife will need an appointment also... how should I time my application?
I've just discovered that Global Entry actually expires on your birthday + 5 years (e.g. since I was just approved, and my Birthday is in June, it expires in June 2021). So you wouldn't necessarily be wasting time by applying early - however I don't know whether the expiration depends on your application, conditional approval, or interview approval date.
Dec 19, 2015, 4:52 pm
#1278
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: SK Gold, ITA Executive, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, IHG Platinum
Posts: 5,164
I've just discovered that Global Entry actually expires on your birthday + 5 years (e.g. since I was just approved, and my Birthday is in June, it expires in June 2021). So you wouldn't necessarily be wasting time by applying early - however I don't know whether the expiration depends on your application, conditional approval, or interview approval date.
Dec 19, 2015, 4:57 pm
#1279
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 239
Is it possible the check without an application in the works? No harm in applying now I assume and deferring the interview to the day I depart MCO and need to burn time in the airport.
Dec 20, 2015, 3:44 am
#1280
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: US of A
Programs: Delta Diamond, United 1K, BA Blue, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,775
You would not be able to check yourself until you are conditionally approved. However, you can ask here and someone who has not had their interview yet can check for you. That being said, by the time you are approved, the slots may be gone, so set expectations accordingly.
Dec 20, 2015, 6:13 pm
#1281
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 40
Applied for UK Access Code - Dec 16th
Received UK Access Code - Dec 17th
Applied for GE - Dec 17th
Conditionally Approved - Dec 20th
Interview - Dec 30th
Actually very smooth process. Impressed.
Huge difference in interview availability - Boston wasn't free until April, but Miami was clear every day from now on.
Received UK Access Code - Dec 17th
Applied for GE - Dec 17th
Conditionally Approved - Dec 20th
Interview - Dec 30th
Actually very smooth process. Impressed.
Huge difference in interview availability - Boston wasn't free until April, but Miami was clear every day from now on.
Dec 20, 2015, 6:13 pm
#1282
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 40
Applied for UK Access Code - Dec 16th
Received UK Access Code - Dec 17th
Applied for GE - Dec 17th
Conditionally Approved - Dec 20th
Interview - Dec 30th
Actually very smooth process. Impressed.
Huge difference in interview availability - Boston wasn't free until April, but Miami was clear every day from now on.
Received UK Access Code - Dec 17th
Applied for GE - Dec 17th
Conditionally Approved - Dec 20th
Interview - Dec 30th
Actually very smooth process. Impressed.
Huge difference in interview availability - Boston wasn't free until April, but Miami was clear every day from now on.
Dec 21, 2015, 3:18 am
#1283
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Amex Platinum, HH Gold, National Executive Elite, SPG Gold, Avis President's Club, Hertz Pres Cir
Posts: 33
UK enrollment?
I received conditional approval last week.
The list of locations to conduct the interview are all in the US or Canada (with one in Singapore), and I assumed I'd have to jump on a plane to finalise.
But then I saw this...
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/specialr...st-got-easier/
This bit:
This is the first I've heard of being able to interview in the UK. Does anyone have any details?
The list of locations to conduct the interview are all in the US or Canada (with one in Singapore), and I assumed I'd have to jump on a plane to finalise.
But then I saw this...
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/specialr...st-got-easier/
This bit:
This can usually be done when you are next at a U.S. airport, or mobile enrollment teams will be coming to the U.K. in early December and the New Year so you can complete your registration here instead.
This is the first I've heard of being able to interview in the UK. Does anyone have any details?
Dec 21, 2015, 5:37 am
#1284
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 48
UK Background Check
Did anyone else apply on the 3rd via the Faster Entry gov.uk page, and hasn't had a response for the background check yet? My partner signed up on that day, and hasn't heard back. It's been over 10 business days....
Dec 21, 2015, 1:27 pm
#1285
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: US of A
Programs: Delta Diamond, United 1K, BA Blue, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,775
Dec 21, 2015, 5:52 pm
#1287
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: London, England
Posts: 12
I signed up on the 2nd, was approved early on the 3rd. Applied for GOES on the 3rd, still says "pending".....
Last edited by BritishGuy; Dec 22, 2015 at 2:27 am
Dec 21, 2015, 5:53 pm
#1288
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,990
Finally got around to applying. Applied on the Home Office website at 2030 this evening and have received the code by email about 20 minutes ago! So 4 hours to get a code outside office hours, very impressed.