FYI: GE Members Eligible for Mexico's Trusted Traveler Program
Jun 15, 2015, 10:05 am
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FYI: GE Members Eligible for Mexico's Trusted Traveler Program
Mod's - I was not aware of this program - if a repeat please just delete...
FYI - Just got this from DHS:
Dear Global Entry Member:
Do you travel by air frequently to Mexico? Do you want to avoid lines at Mexican immigration like you do when entering the United States? If you answer yes to these questions, you might be interested in joining Mexico’s Programa Viajero Confiable (Trusted Traveler Program).
Already operational at three airports (Mexico City, San Jose del Cabo and Cancun), and soon to arrive at 10 more, Programa Viajero Confiable offers expedited clearance when entering Mexico, the same type of service that you’ve grown accustomed to with Global Entry at U.S. international airports.
Information about applying can be found here: http://www.viajeroconfiable.inm.gob.mx/index.php/home/. The process includes an online application, one fee for 5 years of membership, and an in-person interview.
Don’t waste any more time! Apply today! Time is money!
FYI - Just got this from DHS:
Dear Global Entry Member:
Do you travel by air frequently to Mexico? Do you want to avoid lines at Mexican immigration like you do when entering the United States? If you answer yes to these questions, you might be interested in joining Mexico’s Programa Viajero Confiable (Trusted Traveler Program).
Already operational at three airports (Mexico City, San Jose del Cabo and Cancun), and soon to arrive at 10 more, Programa Viajero Confiable offers expedited clearance when entering Mexico, the same type of service that you’ve grown accustomed to with Global Entry at U.S. international airports.
Information about applying can be found here: http://www.viajeroconfiable.inm.gob.mx/index.php/home/. The process includes an online application, one fee for 5 years of membership, and an in-person interview.
Don’t waste any more time! Apply today! Time is money!
Jun 15, 2015, 10:40 am
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Am I missing something?
From the text you quoted, it doesn't seem like Global Entry offers any type of reciprocity or advantage for enrolling in Mexico's version of the program. You still have an application, fee, and interview.
Is there any difference between a Non-GE person applying to Mexico and GE person?
Added. Just examined the link a little closer. Seems the only US citizens that can apply are those already in Global Entry.
From the text you quoted, it doesn't seem like Global Entry offers any type of reciprocity or advantage for enrolling in Mexico's version of the program. You still have an application, fee, and interview.
Is there any difference between a Non-GE person applying to Mexico and GE person?
Added. Just examined the link a little closer. Seems the only US citizens that can apply are those already in Global Entry.
Jun 15, 2015, 11:03 am
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Where Global Entry is not airline specific, I'll move this thread to the Trusted Travelers Forum over in Travel Safety & Security
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Jun 15, 2015, 11:20 am
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I'm trying to read the maps provided on the website, but can't tell for sure. At CUN, anyone know if the enrollment office/desk is before or after security? Or is it in the international arrivals area where you do passport control and claim your bags?
That is, should I schedule an appointment when I arrive at CUN, or should I schedule an appointment for before my departure out of CUN?
Thanks.
That is, should I schedule an appointment when I arrive at CUN, or should I schedule an appointment for before my departure out of CUN?
Thanks.
Last edited by abaheti; Jun 16, 2015 at 8:33 am Reason: clarity
Jun 15, 2015, 7:04 pm
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Jun 16, 2015, 12:03 am
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As did my personal installation of SpamAssassin. One of the scoring rules it fell foul of was the use of unencoded 8-bit characters in the Subject header, so I'm not surprised several different spam filters were unhappy with it.
Jun 19, 2015, 4:48 pm
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Mine likely went to spam too...I didn't look. What US government agency would put the words "Don’t waste any more time! Apply today! Time is money!" in an email? It almost makes me think a Nigerian prince who needs to transport his gold to America is behind it...
Jun 19, 2015, 6:35 pm
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I went to find it, and it came from a .gov domain, but Gmail spam bucket explained it was caught because it had a lot of text in a language I normally don't use for email.
(BTW, bumping my prior question about office location in CUN... I'll be there soon, so wondering if best to try on my way in or my way out)
(BTW, bumping my prior question about office location in CUN... I'll be there soon, so wondering if best to try on my way in or my way out)