How do I use Global Entry at customs?


How do I use Global Entry at customs? 1. Members must use a passport or U.S. legal permanent resident card at Global Entry kiosks. 2. The Global Entry kiosk will show you the correct way to slide your machine-readable passport into the passport reader.


What countries does U.S. Global Entry work in?

International Arrangements
  • Argentina.
  • Australia.
  • Bahrain.
  • Brazil.
  • Canada (eligible for Global Entry benefits through NEXUS program membership)
  • Colombia.
  • Croatia.
  • Germany.


Do I need my Global Entry card for customs?

A card is only required for expedited entry at the SENTRI and NEXUS lanes coming into the United States.


Does Global Entry card serve as ID?

A Global Entry card is considered Real ID–compliant and will be accepted under the new rules. Children under 18 get some leeway, as TSA does not require them to present identification when traveling with a companion within the U.S.


What is the easiest way to get through customs?

8 Ways to Breeze Through Customs Quickly
  1. Fill out customs and immigration forms in advance. ...
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  8. Keep your cool.


How can I get through customs faster in Europe?

Like Global Entry, Germany's EasyPASS allows travelers to bypass customs interviews and move through automated border control at seven German airports (Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Cologne/Bonn, Dusseldorf, Berlin-Schönefeld, Berlin-Tegel, and Hamburg) with 153 eGates: All you have to do is scan your passport, glance at ...


Is Global Entry the best for international travel?

In most cases, Global Entry is a better choice, especially if you travel internationally. Not only does it include TSA PreCheck but it will also expedite your re-entry back into the U.S. when you arrive from abroad.


At what point do you go through customs?

5. When do you go through customs on international flights? Usually, you go through customs when you exit the airport at your final destination. However, if you have a layover in a different city in your destination country, you may need to go through customs before your connecting flight.


What are the two numbers on my Global Entry card?

There are two 9-digit numbers on the back of the Global Entry card. The one on the upper left corner is the Known Traveler Number or PASSID. But on the upper right hand corner there is another 9-digit number, slightly larger than the PASSID.


Does Global Entry work at international airports?

Initially, the program was only offered at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) but has since been expanded to over 58 U.S. airports and 17 preclearance international airports.