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Global Entry became a permanent program on February 6, 2012. Global Entry is a voluntary initiative of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) allowing expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. Its goal is to streamline the arrivals and admission process at airports for trusted travelers through biometric identification.
Global Entry, currently available at 20 US international airports, allows pre-approved members a streamlined, automated alternative to regular passport processing lines. The program currently reduces average wait times by more than 70%. More than 75% of travelers passing through Global Entry in under 5 minutes.
The final rule enables CBP to more readily expand the program to additional US airports. Age eligibility criteria have also changed to allow more families to use the program. Individuals under 18 who meet general eligibility criteria may participate with consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Current participants in the pilot program will not experience a break in membership. Members currently participating in the pilot program will have their time credited to the 5 year membership.
At Global Entry kiosks, members first insert their passport or green card into a document reader. They then provide digital fingerprints for comparison with fingerprints on file. Next, members answer customs declaration questions on the kiosk’s touch-screen. Finally, they present a transaction receipt to US CBP officers before leaving the inspection area.
To date, the program has had approximately 1.8 million admissions by more than 260,000 members, and more than 1 million trusted travelers receive benefits. It is available to US citizens and US lawful permanent residents, as well as to Mexican nationals. Citizens of the Netherlands may also apply under a special reciprocal arrangement linking it with the Dutch Privium program in Amsterdam. Canadian citizens and residents may participate through membership in the NEXUS program.
See CBP Trusted Traveler programs.