Can I just show up at the airport for a Global Entry interview?


Can I just show up at the airport for a Global Entry interview? Of course, you'll also need to be arriving from a flight abroad, but at least you can complete the interview without an appointment. It is possible to handle the Global Entry walk-in interview on arrival if you plan.


How does Global Entry work at the airport?

Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports. At airports, program members proceed to the Global Entry lanes where processing technology will be used to expedite the members by capturing a photo to verify their membership.


Is Global Entry immediate after interview?

If you're approved, at the end of the interview, you'll immediately be enrolled into the program and be given your Known Traveler Number (KTN).


Is it faster to get TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

Notably, Global Entry membership automatically includes TSA PreCheck membership. This means that travelers with Global Entry can enjoy a faster screening process whether they're traveling domestically or returning to the United States after a trip abroad.