Is Global Entry worthwhile?
Jan 12, 2010 | 3:36 pm
#601
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: Volaris, UA Nothing
Posts: 276
I applied for Global Entry last week through the GOES website and was approved in less than 30 minutes with no extra fee.
My GE membership will expire the same day as my Sentri card. The process was extremely easy since it did not require me to go anywhere-- all was done through GOES. Membership in Nexus is also available through the GOES site for current Sentri holders for $50 USD.
For $179 you get 5 years of:
*Sentri access: fast-pass land access to the US when coming from Mexico
*Nexus access: fast-pass air/land/maritime access to/from Canada
*Global Entry: fast-pass access to the US when arriving from international location.
My GE membership will expire the same day as my Sentri card. The process was extremely easy since it did not require me to go anywhere-- all was done through GOES. Membership in Nexus is also available through the GOES site for current Sentri holders for $50 USD.
For $179 you get 5 years of:
*Sentri access: fast-pass land access to the US when coming from Mexico
*Nexus access: fast-pass air/land/maritime access to/from Canada
*Global Entry: fast-pass access to the US when arriving from international location.
Jan 12, 2010 | 7:29 pm
#602
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: jfk area
Programs: AA platinum; 2MM AA, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,291
I applied for Global Entry last week through the GOES website and was approved in less than 30 minutes with no extra fee.
My GE membership will expire the same day as my Sentri card. The process was extremely easy since it did not require me to go anywhere-- all was done through GOES. Membership in Nexus is also available through the GOES site for current Sentri holders for $50 USD.
For $179 you get 5 years of:
*Sentri access: fast-pass land access to the US when coming from Mexico
*Nexus access: fast-pass air/land/maritime access to/from Canada
*Global Entry: fast-pass access to the US when arriving from international location.
My GE membership will expire the same day as my Sentri card. The process was extremely easy since it did not require me to go anywhere-- all was done through GOES. Membership in Nexus is also available through the GOES site for current Sentri holders for $50 USD.
For $179 you get 5 years of:
*Sentri access: fast-pass land access to the US when coming from Mexico
*Nexus access: fast-pass air/land/maritime access to/from Canada
*Global Entry: fast-pass access to the US when arriving from international location.
Jan 12, 2010 | 7:43 pm
#603
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NYC, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 11,049
I applied for Global Entry last week through the GOES website and was approved in less than 30 minutes with no extra fee.
My GE membership will expire the same day as my Sentri card. The process was extremely easy since it did not require me to go anywhere-- all was done through GOES. Membership in Nexus is also available through the GOES site for current Sentri holders for $50 USD.
For $179 you get 5 years of:
*Sentri access: fast-pass land access to the US when coming from Mexico
*Nexus access: fast-pass air/land/maritime access to/from Canada
*Global Entry: fast-pass access to the US when arriving from international location.
My GE membership will expire the same day as my Sentri card. The process was extremely easy since it did not require me to go anywhere-- all was done through GOES. Membership in Nexus is also available through the GOES site for current Sentri holders for $50 USD.
For $179 you get 5 years of:
*Sentri access: fast-pass land access to the US when coming from Mexico
*Nexus access: fast-pass air/land/maritime access to/from Canada
*Global Entry: fast-pass access to the US when arriving from international location.
Good to know! I'm a NEXUS member who got GlobalEntry membership for free. It's nice to know that I could get SENTRI membership for a discount.
Jan 12, 2010 | 7:58 pm
#604
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: Asiana
Posts: 45
I am just wondering how GE works for the Dutch citizens that are covered by FLUX? AFAIK the GE kiosks only read US passports or green cards. How do these machines work for the Dutch GE participants? Do they only get a CBP sticker on their passport to get in front of the line, or can they actually use the kiosks?
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know?
Jan 14, 2010 | 1:44 am
#606
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: A number, but no status no more
Posts: 3,050
Hi 0815,
As I've used the kiosk, I can confirm that it will happily read a Dutch passport (since it reads the machine coded lines on the photo page). You then do the fingerprinting, photo and answer the customs questions, and it will spit out 2 pieces of paper:
1. The customs receipt that you hand in at customs
2. A departure record to hand in to the airline when you leave the US.
The process is quick and it even saves your passport from getting stamped. (On my first try, it was so easy that I stood there for a second with my two pieces of paper and a confused look on my face. The immigration officer looked at me, saw my papers, and said, 'You're all done!'. Brilliant system!)
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
I am just wondering how GE works for the Dutch citizens that are covered by FLUX? AFAIK the GE kiosks only read US passports or green cards. How do these machines work for the Dutch GE participants? Do they only get a CBP sticker on their passport to get in front of the line, or can they actually use the kiosks?
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know?
1. The customs receipt that you hand in at customs
2. A departure record to hand in to the airline when you leave the US.
The process is quick and it even saves your passport from getting stamped. (On my first try, it was so easy that I stood there for a second with my two pieces of paper and a confused look on my face. The immigration officer looked at me, saw my papers, and said, 'You're all done!'. Brilliant system!)
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Jan 14, 2010 | 1:36 pm
#608
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: A number, but no status no more
Posts: 3,050
Hi,
Let me double check on Monday, but I'm pretty sure that that information is not asked for.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Jan 14, 2010 | 4:15 pm
#609
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: USA - Seattle area
Programs: DL Platinum, "alum" of high status with UA but not any more
Posts: 666
A couple of questions about GE
1. I understand it is good for 5 years. If my passport expires within 5 years, is it transferrable to a new passport without fee or hassle?
2. At the end of the 5-years, is there an opportunity to renew at less than full price?
2. At the end of the 5-years, is there an opportunity to renew at less than full price?
Jan 14, 2010 | 7:58 pm
#610
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: TOL
Programs: CO
Posts: 290
I can only answer one and I believe yes its free all you have to do is change your passport information on GOES or call a GE office and I believe they will update your information on your profile. I don't know if anyone has yet had to renew GE yet I could be wrong.
Jan 14, 2010 | 8:12 pm
#611
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
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I know that a program called INSPASS existed, but was canned in 2002 when INS merged with CBP..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INSPASS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Entry
Yes, all you have to do is go to a GE enrollment center or log on to GOES. There is a link that says "Update Documents" in the top left corner that should let you add that info...
Jan 15, 2010 | 5:09 am
#612
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: TPA
Programs: UA Global Services 3MM, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 2,948
It only started less than 2 years ago so no one has yet reached the renewal stage.
Update on DC: after landing yesterday went to kiosk the noticed that there was a dedicated lane for handing in the receipt!^ The CBP officer said that it was only a recent change and I joked that when I first stated using Global Entry the officers didn't even know what the printout was. He laughed and agreed.
This was another step in the right direct of this great program.
Update on DC: after landing yesterday went to kiosk the noticed that there was a dedicated lane for handing in the receipt!^ The CBP officer said that it was only a recent change and I joked that when I first stated using Global Entry the officers didn't even know what the printout was. He laughed and agreed.
This was another step in the right direct of this great program.
Jan 15, 2010 | 6:13 am
#613
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: USA - Seattle area
Programs: DL Platinum, "alum" of high status with UA but not any more
Posts: 666
Two of their standard questions are "purpose of your trip?" and "how long were you out of the US?". If the answers were "pleasure" and "2 days", I could see them getting an attitude and giving you lip about it. What has your experience been and how do you handle it?
Jan 15, 2010 | 6:40 am
#615
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Lifetime Platinum,Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,239
2. Why would there be?
Sort of analogous to asking if, when your car registration expires, can you renew at a discount, isn't it?