Do I need to bring my trusted traveler card?


Do I need to bring my trusted traveler card? While your card isn't required to access Global Entry kiosks at the airport, there are other scenarios in which you'll need it. If you plan to take advantage of Global Entry's access to NEXUS or SENTRI, your Global Entry card will be required.


Is Global Entry card proof of ID?

Acceptable forms of identification: U.S. passport card. DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.


Do they take your picture for Global Entry?

Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment 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.


What questions do they ask at Global Entry interview?

Here are some of the questions you may be asked:
  • Why do you want Global Entry?
  • Who is your employer?
  • What is your job?
  • Have you ever had your fingerprints taken as part of an arrest or incident?
  • Have you ever had issues with customs or border patrol?


How do I use Global Entry at check in?

Global Entry provides the same access to TSA PreCheck security lines. However, ensure you enter your Global Entry number when booking your flight and that your boarding pass includes the TSA PreCheck symbol. Is my Global Entry number the same as TSA PreCheck? Yes, they can be used interchangeably when booking flights.


What is the difference between TSA and Global Entry?

TSA PreCheck® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides expedited U.S. customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck® benefits as part of their membership.


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.