How long does TSA PreCheck stay active?


How long does TSA PreCheck stay active? TSA PreCheck® memberships last five years.


Does TSA PreCheck automatically renew with Global Entry?

What if I have Global Entry? If you received TSA PreCheck through Global Entry (which costs $100 but is also covered by many credit cards), your TSA PreCheck renewal will automatically happen if re-approved for Global Entry.


Do Known Traveler numbers expire?

TSA PreCheck enrollment expires five years after the initial approval of your Known Traveler Number (KTN). A lot can happen in five years—if it's been a while since your last trip, or if you've simply forgotten when you were approved, you can check your status anytime.


How long do I have to renew my TSA PreCheck after it expires?

But you don't have to wait! TSA Pre?® membership may be renewed up to six months before the expiration date of your KTN, and you will retain your current KTN as long as you renew up to one year after expiration. For most members, renewal is easy and may be completed online.


How do I renew my TSA PreCheck and Global Entry after expiration?

See the back of your Trusted Traveler card or your approval letter. From your Dashboard, select the Renew button on your Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST program membership section. You must declare your citizenship (if you are a US Citizen, you declare U.S.). Select the program that you wish to renew.


How do I know if my TSA PreCheck is suspended?

If you still do not have a TSA PreCheck® indicator, or if you have questions concerning your TSA PreCheck® status, call the TSA Contact Center at (866) 289-9673, submit an online form, or contact us at @AskTSA on Twitter and Facebook Messenger.


How do you know if PreCheck is active?

Visit the TSA PreCheck website and click on the Check Status button. Enter your full name, date of birth and passport number or your Known Traveler Number (KTN). Review your TSA PreCheck status. You'll know your membership is active if the website displays your current status, expiration date and KTN (if applicable).


Is TSA PreCheck worth it in 2023?

With a $78 one-time fee, you pay about $15.50 per year over five years. What do you get for your money? Shorter wait times. In May 2023, 89% of TSA PreCheck passengers waited less than five minutes in security lines, according to the TSA.


How much does TSA PreCheck cost 2023?

The application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years.


How do I get TSA PreCheck for international travel?

How it Works
  1. Apply Online. Submit an online application in 5 minutes & schedule an appointment at any of 500+ enrollment centers.
  2. Enroll in person. 10-min in-person appointment that includes fingerprinting for a background check.
  3. Travel with Ease.