GlobalEntry at land border crossing: Mexico
Apr 15, 2018, 4:59 pm
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GlobalEntry at land border crossing: Mexico
Hello, I couldn't find reference to this subject.
I have been using GlobalEntry for past 4 years, never having had a problem. All entries were by air.
Last week, on crossing from Mexico to USA at land border crossing, I presented my GlobalEntry card and US passport to SENTRI lane CBP Officer. I was red-flagged for secondary inspection because I had never activated my GlobalEntry card for land crossings. Aside from slight delay, no other issues encountered.
I was totally unaware that the GlobalEntry card needed to be specifically activated for land border crossings. Online, activation was fast and easy. Did I miss something about land border land crossing when I first got my GlobalEntry card 4 years ago?
I have been using GlobalEntry for past 4 years, never having had a problem. All entries were by air.
Last week, on crossing from Mexico to USA at land border crossing, I presented my GlobalEntry card and US passport to SENTRI lane CBP Officer. I was red-flagged for secondary inspection because I had never activated my GlobalEntry card for land crossings. Aside from slight delay, no other issues encountered.
I was totally unaware that the GlobalEntry card needed to be specifically activated for land border crossings. Online, activation was fast and easy. Did I miss something about land border land crossing when I first got my GlobalEntry card 4 years ago?
Apr 15, 2018, 6:12 pm
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Were you or foot or driving?
There used to be a requirement that the vehicle be registered. I'm not sure whether that's still the case.
There used to be a requirement that the vehicle be registered. I'm not sure whether that's still the case.
Apr 15, 2018, 7:07 pm
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Were you or foot or driving?
There used to be a requirement that the vehicle be registered. I'm not sure whether that's still the case.
There used to be a requirement that the vehicle be registered. I'm not sure whether that's still the case.
Apr 15, 2018, 8:04 pm
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https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-t...sked-questions
(Yes, it still says GOES account rather than the new TTP website.)
How do I activate my Global Entry card prior to use at NEXUS/SENTRI lanes?
Activate your card within 30 days of receipt or you will be unable to use your card at the Trusted Traveler lanes. To activate your card, log into your GOES account. After you sign in, click on the Activate Membership Card button under the Program Membership(s) section on the Homepage.
Activate your card within 30 days of receipt or you will be unable to use your card at the Trusted Traveler lanes. To activate your card, log into your GOES account. After you sign in, click on the Activate Membership Card button under the Program Membership(s) section on the Homepage.