Traveling with Non-GE/NEXUS Companions/Family Members
Dec 6, 2017, 5:29 am
#106
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 407
Advice kindly sought from UK about EWR immigration: 1 pax GE | 1 pax non-GE
Firstly, many thanks for taking the trouble to read this -- it is much appreciated.
Would any fellow FTers be able to advise me about the following? At the end of next week, I am due to arrive at EWR (from LHR) as a BA F passenger with my partner: I myself have Global Entry (though I appreciate that BA doesn't offer TSA pre-check), whereas my partner does not.
I just wondered, as a result of my partner not having GE, whether my own Trusted Traveler status would effectively be rendered useless, i.e. as we'd prefer to remain together as a couple upon arrival at EWR, then would my own GE status be unable to help expedite both of us through immigration control at Newark? I assume yes and, consequently, assume that we would duly have to wait in line with everyone else who doesn't have GE/Trusted Traveler status? (Which, by the way, is fine
, but just in case my suspicions are wrong and just in case my own GE clearance might somehow help my partner and I to collectively clear immigration promptly and avoid long lines, then advice on this would be very gratefully received! )
Again, many thanks for reading this and sorry for my ignorance in advance -- despite having GE, this would be my first trip to the States since having had it granted.
All the best.
Would any fellow FTers be able to advise me about the following? At the end of next week, I am due to arrive at EWR (from LHR) as a BA F passenger with my partner: I myself have Global Entry (though I appreciate that BA doesn't offer TSA pre-check), whereas my partner does not.
I just wondered, as a result of my partner not having GE, whether my own Trusted Traveler status would effectively be rendered useless, i.e. as we'd prefer to remain together as a couple upon arrival at EWR, then would my own GE status be unable to help expedite both of us through immigration control at Newark? I assume yes and, consequently, assume that we would duly have to wait in line with everyone else who doesn't have GE/Trusted Traveler status? (Which, by the way, is fine
, but just in case my suspicions are wrong and just in case my own GE clearance might somehow help my partner and I to collectively clear immigration promptly and avoid long lines, then advice on this would be very gratefully received! )Again, many thanks for reading this and sorry for my ignorance in advance -- despite having GE, this would be my first trip to the States since having had it granted.
All the best.
Dec 6, 2017, 10:52 am
#107
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Just for info, I came into EWR yesterday. There was a line (not very long) at Global Entry, there was absolutely no-one in the regular line, so I went through that (though I do have GE). I was through immigration in 30 seconds.
Dec 6, 2017, 11:49 am
#108
Join Date: May 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: AA EXP, DL Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 1,863
Firstly, many thanks for taking the trouble to read this -- it is much appreciated.
Would any fellow FTers be able to advise me about the following? At the end of next week, I am due to arrive at EWR (from LHR) as a BA F passenger with my partner: I myself have Global Entry (though I appreciate that BA doesn't offer TSA pre-check), whereas my partner does not.
I just wondered, as a result of my partner not having GE, whether my own Trusted Traveler status would effectively be rendered useless, i.e. as we'd prefer to remain together as a couple upon arrival at EWR, then would my own GE status be unable to help expedite both of us through immigration control at Newark? I assume yes and, consequently, assume that we would duly have to wait in line with everyone else who doesn't have GE/Trusted Traveler status? (Which, by the way, is fine, but just in case my suspicions are wrong and just in case my own GE clearance might somehow help my partner and I to collectively clear immigration promptly and avoid long lines, then advice on this would be very gratefully received! )
Again, many thanks for reading this and sorry for my ignorance in advance -- despite having GE, this would be my first trip to the States since having had it granted.
All the best.
Would any fellow FTers be able to advise me about the following? At the end of next week, I am due to arrive at EWR (from LHR) as a BA F passenger with my partner: I myself have Global Entry (though I appreciate that BA doesn't offer TSA pre-check), whereas my partner does not.
I just wondered, as a result of my partner not having GE, whether my own Trusted Traveler status would effectively be rendered useless, i.e. as we'd prefer to remain together as a couple upon arrival at EWR, then would my own GE status be unable to help expedite both of us through immigration control at Newark? I assume yes and, consequently, assume that we would duly have to wait in line with everyone else who doesn't have GE/Trusted Traveler status? (Which, by the way, is fine
, but just in case my suspicions are wrong and just in case my own GE clearance might somehow help my partner and I to collectively clear immigration promptly and avoid long lines, then advice on this would be very gratefully received! )Again, many thanks for reading this and sorry for my ignorance in advance -- despite having GE, this would be my first trip to the States since having had it granted.
All the best.
Dec 6, 2017, 1:37 pm
#109
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Firstly, many thanks for taking the trouble to read this -- it is much appreciated.
Would any fellow FTers be able to advise me about the following? At the end of next week, I am due to arrive at EWR (from LHR) as a BA F passenger with my partner: I myself have Global Entry (though I appreciate that BA doesn't offer TSA pre-check), whereas my partner does not.
I just wondered, as a result of my partner not having GE, whether my own Trusted Traveler status would effectively be rendered useless, i.e. as we'd prefer to remain together as a couple upon arrival at EWR, then would my own GE status be unable to help expedite both of us through immigration control at Newark? I assume yes and, consequently, assume that we would duly have to wait in line with everyone else who doesn't have GE/Trusted Traveler status? (Which, by the way, is fine, but just in case my suspicions are wrong and just in case my own GE clearance might somehow help my partner and I to collectively clear immigration promptly and avoid long lines, then advice on this would be very gratefully received! )
Again, many thanks for reading this and sorry for my ignorance in advance -- despite having GE, this would be my first trip to the States since having had it granted.
All the best.
Would any fellow FTers be able to advise me about the following? At the end of next week, I am due to arrive at EWR (from LHR) as a BA F passenger with my partner: I myself have Global Entry (though I appreciate that BA doesn't offer TSA pre-check), whereas my partner does not.
I just wondered, as a result of my partner not having GE, whether my own Trusted Traveler status would effectively be rendered useless, i.e. as we'd prefer to remain together as a couple upon arrival at EWR, then would my own GE status be unable to help expedite both of us through immigration control at Newark? I assume yes and, consequently, assume that we would duly have to wait in line with everyone else who doesn't have GE/Trusted Traveler status? (Which, by the way, is fine
, but just in case my suspicions are wrong and just in case my own GE clearance might somehow help my partner and I to collectively clear immigration promptly and avoid long lines, then advice on this would be very gratefully received! )Again, many thanks for reading this and sorry for my ignorance in advance -- despite having GE, this would be my first trip to the States since having had it granted.
All the best.
I've merged your question into the relevant thread. Please review earlier posts for suggestions.
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Dec 6, 2017, 5:41 pm
#110
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 177
Since your partner wouldn't be able to join you in the Global Entry line, if you want to stay on your partner's good side but also speed things along, you should instead consider using Mobile Passport (assuming your partner is American also or Canadian).
At most airports, it lets you skip the initial immigration line. Although after you collect your baggage, in many airports you then have to wait in the general population line for customs inspection.
The App Store reviews indicate that it can save a lot of time at EWR, although there can be difficulty figuring out exactly where to stand when using it.
At most airports, it lets you skip the initial immigration line. Although after you collect your baggage, in many airports you then have to wait in the general population line for customs inspection.
The App Store reviews indicate that it can save a lot of time at EWR, although there can be difficulty figuring out exactly where to stand when using it.
Firstly, many thanks for taking the trouble to read this -- it is much appreciated.
Would any fellow FTers be able to advise me about the following? At the end of next week, I am due to arrive at EWR (from LHR) as a BA F passenger with my partner: I myself have Global Entry (though I appreciate that BA doesn't offer TSA pre-check), whereas my partner does not.
I just wondered, as a result of my partner not having GE, whether my own Trusted Traveler status would effectively be rendered useless, i.e. as we'd prefer to remain together as a couple upon arrival at EWR, then would my own GE status be unable to help expedite both of us through immigration control at Newark? I assume yes and, consequently, assume that we would duly have to wait in line with everyone else who doesn't have GE/Trusted Traveler status? (Which, by the way, is fine, but just in case my suspicions are wrong and just in case my own GE clearance might somehow help my partner and I to collectively clear immigration promptly and avoid long lines, then advice on this would be very gratefully received! )
Again, many thanks for reading this and sorry for my ignorance in advance -- despite having GE, this would be my first trip to the States since having had it granted.
All the best.
Would any fellow FTers be able to advise me about the following? At the end of next week, I am due to arrive at EWR (from LHR) as a BA F passenger with my partner: I myself have Global Entry (though I appreciate that BA doesn't offer TSA pre-check), whereas my partner does not.
I just wondered, as a result of my partner not having GE, whether my own Trusted Traveler status would effectively be rendered useless, i.e. as we'd prefer to remain together as a couple upon arrival at EWR, then would my own GE status be unable to help expedite both of us through immigration control at Newark? I assume yes and, consequently, assume that we would duly have to wait in line with everyone else who doesn't have GE/Trusted Traveler status? (Which, by the way, is fine
, but just in case my suspicions are wrong and just in case my own GE clearance might somehow help my partner and I to collectively clear immigration promptly and avoid long lines, then advice on this would be very gratefully received! )Again, many thanks for reading this and sorry for my ignorance in advance -- despite having GE, this would be my first trip to the States since having had it granted.
All the best.
Last edited by Newbie2FT; Dec 6, 2017 at 5:50 pm
Dec 7, 2017, 12:37 pm
#112
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 177
If your partner does enough travel to want Global Entry in the future, he should consider whether at least one parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent, etc. (it differs by country) was born in, lived in, or born to / married a citizen of:
the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Panama, Singapore, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico
It'll require a little research of the relevant country's citizenship laws to see whether it applies in each case, but as a side benefit, besides getting Global Entry, he may get other citizenship benefits, and relaxed visa rules, etc.
Happy travels.
Dec 10, 2017, 2:45 pm
#113
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1
Skipping LAX Customs Line With No Luggage
Does anyone know if there is way to skip the long customs line after baggage claim at LAX TBIT if you have no luggage?
Despite my best efforts and encouragement, the GF failed to go in for her Global Entry appt. So I'm thinking of zooming through, grabbing all the bags and waiting on the other side and once she clears passport control, she can *hopefully* skip the awful customs line. Or I can stand and wait with her in line gazing longingly at the GE Kiosks...single tear running down my cheek 😥
Despite my best efforts and encouragement, the GF failed to go in for her Global Entry appt. So I'm thinking of zooming through, grabbing all the bags and waiting on the other side and once she clears passport control, she can *hopefully* skip the awful customs line. Or I can stand and wait with her in line gazing longingly at the GE Kiosks...single tear running down my cheek 😥
Dec 10, 2017, 5:28 pm
#114
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 177
Does anyone know if there is way to skip the long customs line after baggage claim at LAX TBIT if you have no luggage?
Despite my best efforts and encouragement, the GF failed to go in for her Global Entry appt. So I'm thinking of zooming through, grabbing all the bags and waiting on the other side and once she clears passport control, she can *hopefully* skip the awful customs line. Or I can stand and wait with her in line gazing longingly at the GE Kiosks...single tear running down my cheek ��
Despite my best efforts and encouragement, the GF failed to go in for her Global Entry appt. So I'm thinking of zooming through, grabbing all the bags and waiting on the other side and once she clears passport control, she can *hopefully* skip the awful customs line. Or I can stand and wait with her in line gazing longingly at the GE Kiosks...single tear running down my cheek ��
It worked well. There were signs advertising it all over LAX, but no signs telling you where to go. There were separate areas for us. It did help us skip that big line were everyone uses the machines to scan their passports and take pictures! You then scan the QR codes and have your chat with the CBP Agent. For some reason after getting our luggage, that final scanning machine did not want to scan my husband's code. So it was a better experience, but I'm sure it will be smoother next time.
But shout out to "Mobile Passport" we were able to breeze through customs & out of LAX in 30 min 
Last edited by Newbie2FT; Dec 10, 2017 at 5:41 pm
Oct 18, 2018, 8:03 am
#115
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 542
Travelling with many children - mobile passport best way to go?
I am travelling with 3 small children for the first time internationally. Would appreciate what is the best way to go upon entering USA? My and hubby both have GE, however kids don't. We will be coming back to MIA.
Oct 23, 2018, 9:29 pm
#116
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: DC
Posts: 19
If you have credit cards with available GE fee reimbursements, and the time to take the kids for the interview, go for it.
Otherwise, you can use mobile passport for them to at least have a chance to skip some of the line at customs. One of you can take the kids through line, and the other can breeze through GE and claim your bags.
Otherwise, you can use mobile passport for them to at least have a chance to skip some of the line at customs. One of you can take the kids through line, and the other can breeze through GE and claim your bags.
Jan 3, 2019, 10:30 am
#117
Join Date: May 2017
Location: ORD
Posts: 369
Global Entry and (non-Global Entry) kiosks
Hi -
My wife and I are considering getting GE when our PreCheck expires in the fall of 2020 (for me) and the spring of 2021 (for her). However, close to 100% of our international travel for the foreseeable future will be with our son, who is about to turn 6 month old. Can someone please confirm that, when the three of us are traveling together, all of us would need Global Entry in order to clear immigration and customs together (i.e. there is nothing analogous to our son being able to travel through the PreCheck lines without his own PreCheck account until he turns 12)?
Also, as it relates to the non-GE kiosks we normally use when returning from overseas, can an infant use those?
Thanks!
My wife and I are considering getting GE when our PreCheck expires in the fall of 2020 (for me) and the spring of 2021 (for her). However, close to 100% of our international travel for the foreseeable future will be with our son, who is about to turn 6 month old. Can someone please confirm that, when the three of us are traveling together, all of us would need Global Entry in order to clear immigration and customs together (i.e. there is nothing analogous to our son being able to travel through the PreCheck lines without his own PreCheck account until he turns 12)?
Also, as it relates to the non-GE kiosks we normally use when returning from overseas, can an infant use those?
Thanks!
Jan 3, 2019, 11:28 am
#119
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Hi -
My wife and I are considering getting GE when our PreCheck expires in the fall of 2020 (for me) and the spring of 2021 (for her). However, close to 100% of our international travel for the foreseeable future will be with our son, who is about to turn 6 month old. Can someone please confirm that, when the three of us are traveling together, all of us would need Global Entry in order to clear immigration and customs together (i.e. there is nothing analogous to our son being able to travel through the PreCheck lines without his own PreCheck account until he turns 12)?
Also, as it relates to the non-GE kiosks we normally use when returning from overseas, can an infant use those?
Thanks!
My wife and I are considering getting GE when our PreCheck expires in the fall of 2020 (for me) and the spring of 2021 (for her). However, close to 100% of our international travel for the foreseeable future will be with our son, who is about to turn 6 month old. Can someone please confirm that, when the three of us are traveling together, all of us would need Global Entry in order to clear immigration and customs together (i.e. there is nothing analogous to our son being able to travel through the PreCheck lines without his own PreCheck account until he turns 12)?
Also, as it relates to the non-GE kiosks we normally use when returning from overseas, can an infant use those?
Thanks!
Yes, to the second question. Infants with applicable passports can use non-GE kiosks at US ports of entry. They can also use Mobile Passport Control at eligible airports when holding an eligible passport for MPC.
Jan 3, 2019, 12:18 pm
#120
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Hi @TribalistMeathead,
I've merged your question into the relevant thread. You may also wish to take a look at the Global Entry for Children/Infants thread.
TWA884
Travel Safety/Security co-moderator
I've merged your question into the relevant thread. You may also wish to take a look at the Global Entry for Children/Infants thread.
TWA884
Travel Safety/Security co-moderator