Is Global Entry worthwhile?
May 18, 2010 | 11:14 pm
#991
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Quick question..
When I go into GOES to apply for Global Entry, the Global Entry option is grayed out. I can only apply for Sentri and Nexus. Anyone else have this issue? I emailed the support to which I got generic response telling me what to click. Hard to do when it's grayed out =). I travel 4-6 times a year internationally so I'm very much interested in this program.
When I go into GOES to apply for Global Entry, the Global Entry option is grayed out. I can only apply for Sentri and Nexus. Anyone else have this issue? I emailed the support to which I got generic response telling me what to click. Hard to do when it's grayed out =). I travel 4-6 times a year internationally so I'm very much interested in this program.
May 18, 2010 | 11:16 pm
#992
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: LAN
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Go to this site: https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/ and click "register" to start the on-line application.
May 19, 2010 | 1:07 pm
#993
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Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
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I will be going to SYD next Friday, the 28th, returning on the 30th. Where can I find the Global Entry kiosk at SFO? Thanks!
May 19, 2010 | 1:25 pm
#994
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: SF Bay Area
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Depending upon your arrival time at SFO, you may not save much time, b/c SFO *can* be an incredibly quick place to clear, but if you come in with several other flights, it's great.
Greg
May 19, 2010 | 2:35 pm
#995
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 318
For SFO, the location of the kiosks depends on what airline, i.e. wing, of the international terminal you arrive at. For United, i.e. the north wing, the kiosks are on the left but for the south wing airlines, I was told during my interview that they are on the right.
May 19, 2010 | 2:38 pm
#996
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Fair enough - I assumed the OP was on UA again, and (to be honest) I've never been in the south wing international arrivals area...
May 19, 2010 | 8:37 pm
#997
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Thanks for the responses! I was travelling all day, so I wasn't able to read what you had posted...
In response, I will be flying UA. I land at SFO around 10:25am on 5/30, barring any major MX delays in SYD!! (crosses fingers!)
In response, I will be flying UA. I land at SFO around 10:25am on 5/30, barring any major MX delays in SYD!! (crosses fingers!)
May 21, 2010 | 1:48 am
#998
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: LAN
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I transposed a number in my birthdate, fixed my profile and was able to complete the GE application. We'll see how long it takes to get any sort of update.
May 21, 2010 | 2:53 am
#999
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 930
Of the 4 ORD machines I tried on a recent early morning arrival, only one was working. No one around to offer assistance. The area had no border patrol. I was contemplating just walking though but knew there was no upside to this. Other passengers continued on to the next section.
I finally got one of the four in the unmanned section to work after I had tried the other three and waited for another, successful, passenger.
When the machines work, it is brilliant.
May 21, 2010 | 7:10 pm
#1000
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Location: TOL
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Of the 4 ORD machines I tried on a recent early morning arrival, only one was working. No one around to offer assistance. The area had no border patrol. I was contemplating just walking though but knew there was no upside to this. Other passengers continued on to the next section.
I finally got one of the four in the unmanned section to work after I had tried the other three and waited for another, successful, passenger.
When the machines work, it is brilliant.
I finally got one of the four in the unmanned section to work after I had tried the other three and waited for another, successful, passenger.
When the machines work, it is brilliant.
May 24, 2010 | 6:04 am
#1001
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Chicago
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Of the 4 ORD machines I tried on a recent early morning arrival, only one was working. No one around to offer assistance. The area had no border patrol. I was contemplating just walking though but knew there was no upside to this. Other passengers continued on to the next section.
I finally got one of the four in the unmanned section to work after I had tried the other three and waited for another, successful, passenger.
When the machines work, it is brilliant.
I finally got one of the four in the unmanned section to work after I had tried the other three and waited for another, successful, passenger.
When the machines work, it is brilliant.
May 24, 2010 | 2:36 pm
#1003
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SIN / CNX / SFO
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I do hope that I can make time to stop and get a new sticker at some point, though. Does anyone know if an appointment is needed for this?
May 25, 2010 | 12:01 am
#1004
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I can confirm that bringing in the new passport in person isn't actually necessary; I renewed my passport, updated the info online in GOES, and successfully used it at a kiosk yesterday afternoon at IAD.
I do hope that I can make time to stop and get a new sticker at some point, though. Does anyone know if an appointment is needed for this?
I do hope that I can make time to stop and get a new sticker at some point, though. Does anyone know if an appointment is needed for this?
I'll find out in a few days when I bring in my new passport.
May 25, 2010 | 7:48 am
#1005
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Plat & 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 8,707
I was told the same thing. The other thing I was told was to be sure to bring your enrollment number/letter to speed things along. The scanning and stickering surely takes about 1 minute once they locate your account.