Is Global Entry Worth It?

If you're not sure on whether to enroll in Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, the information I share in this video will help with your final decision.
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[@rn2811]

I applied for global entry about a month ago had my interview today, got my known traveler number from the agent then applied it to my existing reservation done!!! Hopefully my first trip to Europe will go smooth 🙏.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

That’s great! Congrats! Seems like your enrollment process was smoother than most. Safe travels and I’m sure all will go well when you return. 🙂

[@easye1311]

My process literally took 7 days..Applied online on the 16th, got conditionally approved on the 18th, somehow got an appointment at the airport on the 22nd (which was a breeze by the way) and got my final approval email as I was walking back to my car..😂 totally worth it and can't wait to use it this weekend on my upcoming flights.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Wowe 😮 that’s record breaking! Lol I’m glad you had a quick process. Thanks for sharing and safe travels this weekend!

[@easye1311]

@@IamCrystalAmanda thank you

[@orangeniggalo4767]

Man I've been waiting for months and I still haven't heard from these m************ man I live in Mexico and I'm trying to get this so I can cross the border easier this is so pissing me

[@easye1311]

@IamCrystalAmanda just came back from my trip abroad and I'm so glad I had the global entry coz It was just a breeze thru Chicago O haire, literally took 45 seconds and I was thru past immigration. Everybody else was stuck in a long line ..

[@orangeniggalo4767]

Hey does your global entry card have a reflective holographic image on the front because I think I'm going to try and make my own 😂

[@draconian45]

Thank you. I'm planning on visiting Egypt and Japan in 2024, and I really need this. The fact that it has TSA PreCheck is even more perfect. Only negative part is the closest interview center is several hours away.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Wowe 😦 that is a bit far. If you can, it may be worth taking that trip so you can get approved before your amazing travels or…you can use the Enrollment on Arrival option like I did and have your interview at Customs upon your return.

[@krystaleve10]

I got global entry this July!! I loooooove it! My boyfriend and myself got it this summer before our trip to Jamaica. It is a must have! ❤

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Nice! Isn’t it great?! 😃 I don’t know how I managed without it for so many years. 😂

[@poohbear717171]

Hubby and I got Global Entry after coming back from a trip to Jamaica in 2021. The customs line was so disrespectful😀. Getting Pre-Check was a bonus but the cherry on the top was getting the $100 credit when using participating credit cards like AMEX or Chase.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Yes, those Customs lines are the worst! 😩 I get it because any bit I can save 💵, brings me joy. 😊

[@elainen8672]

Great video! Thanks! I've had TSA Precheck for 4 years now-WHEN it's open it's definitely a good thing (as in several times when traveling with a group, those of us with it got thru security and actually sat an had a drink waiting for the rest of them). I applied for Global Entry and will be doing the interview at the airport upon return from an international trip this May.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, TSA PreCheck is great and you will love Global Entry, meaning the expedited international return to U.S. perk. Safe travels next month and good luck with your GE interview. 🙂

[@ganymedes62]

Best thing is that Global Entry isn't just for US citizens, like TSA Precheck, but also can be applied for by citizens from a certain number of other countries. Since I'm Dutch, Global Entry was the only way to go for me after The Netherlands became one of those countries in late June 2022. I was fully approved on March 14 of this year and able to use it on my trip last June. The only thing that's really different is that non-US citizens do not get the Global Entry card.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Thanks for sharing! I didn’t know about that. That’s awesome! 😃

[@firefighting25]

You are awesome, you put out some information. Thank you 🙏🏾.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Thank you so much and you’re welcome! 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KennethWayne_]

This was an incredibly easy experience. I applied for Global Entry on 5/1/24 at 3:35am. I was conditionally approved on 5/2/24. I immediately looked for an appointment to have the interview and there was an appointment on 5/3/24 at the Global Entry center at Orlando International Airport. But since the walk from the garage was very long, I checked Sanford Airport and they had an appointment on 5/10/24. I arrived early and they took me a few minutes early. My “interview” took 7 minutes. Just confirmed my name, address, place of work and my countries of visit since 2019. My fingerprints were taken and the officer gave me my KTN. By the time I got back my car I got an email and was approved. I was shocked at how easy and fast the entire experience was from beginning to end.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

This is awesome! It’s good to see that others have a quick and easy experience. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

[@leeannkleine6120]

Hi Amanda, I am currently enrolled in TSA Pre-check, with an expiration of May, 2024. I applied for Global entry once my new passport arrived, but was declined for something that happened 36 years ago. I am now in the process of "appeal", but have been told that this process will take several months. Currently, I only have 1 international trip scheduled this year. (a cruise in November) In the interim, I will use my existing TSA Pre-check and keep my fingers crossed. When I went to the interview, all of the questions are worded "have you ever". To be honest, I didn't think of the event that had occurred, as it was so long ago, but they found it and declined me for it nonetheless. Most background checks only go back 7-10 years, but CBP going back to your birth date. It's good to know, but also frustrating at the same time. There wasn't even a blip for the last 36 years, which is why the agent suggested the appeal process to me. He stated that I probably had a better than 50% chance of being approved, but it would still take months before someone hears my case. Even then, it will only be handled via e-mail, so I can't even go in front of anyone to tell my side. For now, I will stand in line for customs unfortunately.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Hi LeeAnn, wow! 😧 That’s unfortunate. 😔 I’m surprised they went back to the birth date because the last I read, the application states that the background check goes back 7 years. Good to know and good thing you at least still have TSA PreCheck in the meantime. It’s better than nothing, right? 🙂 Thanks for sharing and good luck with your appeal.

[@harleminthebuildn9234]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. YOU ANSWERED AN IMPORTANT QUESTION FOR ME AT 3:48 MARK. I ALREADY HAVE TSA PRE-CHECK & I WANTED TO KNOW IF I COULD APPLY FOR GLOBAL ENTRY & IF APPROVED WOULD I RECEIVE A NEW KTN. TOP MARKS 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

@@harleminthebuildn9234 You’re very welcome and thanks so much for watching! 🙂

[@harleminthebuildn9234]

@@IamCrystalAmanda 🫶🏽🫶🏽👌🏾👌🏾

[@sherrysommer5408]

I have Global entry, it took about a year to renew and get my second card. It was around the pandemic. I had to make several phone calls before it was approved.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Wow! I wonder if the pandemic played a role in your long renewal process. I haven’t reached the point to renew mine yet, so I’m curious to learn how the renewal experience was for others. It probably varies per applicant like the initial enrollment process. Thanks for sharing!

[@dluverm]

What’s that number to call? I’ve been waiting to renew since September

[@sherrysommer5408]

@@dluverm I don't remember it's been a long time ago, sorry

[@mackmanron1]

Great job thanks the wait time for global entry approval is 1 year now that's how long it took me!

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Thank you and thanks for sharing! Was that 1 year to get “conditionally” approved or 1 year for the final approval when you received your KTN? If it was the final approval, do you remember how soon you received your “conditionally” approval confirmation?

[@CyberSurfrDude]

Great video!

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@skyelee9398]

It took me three days from initial application to getting approved on my interview. Just waiting for card now (hopefully in two weeks or less) Sentri process in San Diego 👍

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

@@skyelee9398 Wow, that’s great! 😃 That was a fast turnaround! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@skyelee9398]

@@IamCrystalAmanda even the Agent was surprised that it was the super quick. She further mentioned that it usually takes about two years. I’m so stoked. 🤙

[@divineempress8539]

I was gonna do global entry when I renewed my passport in 2020 buttttt….🌚 I think I’m gonna do it this year because I plan to travel more internationally. Thing about it is in my airport precheck is barely open most days when I get there so I’m usually stuck in the regular line and they seem to wanna take forever to get everybody through🙄

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Yes, do it! 😃 Oh I know all about those early morning flights-same with me about TSA PreCheck not being open. Next time, ask a TSA officer if they can honor your PreCheck since it’s not open yet. I asked a couple of times and they honored it! 🙌 The worst they can say is no, but you never know if you don’t ask. 😉

[@divineempress8539]

@@IamCrystalAmanda I do ask and they still take forever! I usually take midday afternoon flights when it’s the prime time they should be open and get frustrated.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

🤔 Strange. Right, they should be open by then. They usually open between 5-6am.

[@LM-bx1dd]

I just got my GE. Its called a Redress number now.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

@@LM-bx1dd Awesome, congrats! 😎 Thanks for sharing! I was under the impression that the Redress is a different number from the KTN, based on your GE membership-both serve the same purpose of expediting airport security screening, but good to know! 👍

[@jimm6810]

Global Entry denied me with no explanation of why. I am 72 years old and I am at a loss as to why. And of course Homeland Security gives no explanation for the denial.

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

That’s strange that they didn’t provide a reason. 😔 You can reach out to CBP here and ask for more information on your denial. Click on ‘Ask a Question’ and fill out the form. ➡️ help.cbp.gov/s/questions?language=en_US Hope you can get answers and get that resolved. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

[@lakt2136]

How can a US Citizen thats returning to California get through Custom & Immigration faster ? - If they dont have Global Entry? If I'm not mistaken APC Autmated Passport Control the other route? Thanks for sharing =)

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Yes, close! 🙂 It’s called the Mobile Passport Control (MPC). You would download the app, submit any travel documents, answer some CBP related questions (from the customs declaration form) and take a self-photo. Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation and electric QR code, which you’ll need to present with your physical passport to the Customs officer for inspection. There should be MPC signs to direct you on where to wait for the Customs officer to process your re-entry.

[@emmanuelferpozzi1768]

Thank you very much

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching!

[@damnimloomin]

Don’t sleep on NEXUS it is worth it if you are near an interview location it is all the benefits of global entry but cheaper lol

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Absolutely! NEXUS is good and the fee is better! 😃 Since it only applies from Canada to the U.S., I didn’t apply. 😔

[@varunnair6657]

Hey great video! I can see appointments available in a different state. Since its domestic, can I schedule an appointment at the airport and give the interview?

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Thanks so much for watching! Are you referring to the ‘Global Entry’ interview? 1. If the enrollment center is at an airport, then yes, you can schedule an appointment to have your interview at the selected airport, or 2. If you are returning from a trip and want to use the ‘Enrollment on Arrival’ option, an appointment is not required and you must return from an International destination.

[@varunnair6657]

@@IamCrystalAmanda thanks! Yes i was referring to GEP

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Okay, great! Because the TSA PreCheck interview doesn’t include the ‘Enrollment on Arrival’ option, so I wanted to be sure to give you the right answer. 🙂

[@victorpaneque9881]

Does Global Entry allow me to use the Sentri car lanes at Matamoros, Mx to drive across into the USA? I believe my car & I, personally ,plus passenger (s) have to be register with Glocal Entry (costs $100) or Sentri (costs $122) to enter the USA. Where my I find more details on Global Entry vs Sentri, please?

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Hi, yes you’ll have to register to vehicle with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), but I’m not 100% sure about returning to U.S. by land from Mexico and using the SENTRI lane. You can find more info about that here on the CBP website. Scroll down to the “For Global Entry Members at NEXUS/SENTRI Lanes” section ➡️ www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/frequently-asked-questions#:~:text=CBP%20accepts%20Global%20Entry%20cards,and%20sea%20ports%20of%20entry.

[@baseosparker]

I got my global entry approved October 2nd ..got my TTN .. and tried to use it for tsa precheck 2 days later .. and it didnt work .. they said my number was invalid .. tried it again for a different flight 4 days later .. still didnt work … I opened a ticket with TSA and Global Entry .. TSA said my number was invalid .. Global entry said everything is good but there is a known technical issue in TSA’s system that doesn’t recognize Global Entry TTN’s .. pretty much anyone that got approved late September to October .. not sure if it’s still an issue .. but I’d ask before you go ahead with it.. I fly 3more times in the next month tsa said they will investigate and know are saying they know about the issue smh

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

What the…? 😧 This is a first I’m finding out about this. Wow, smh. Thanks for sharing and I hope they can figure out and resolve this issue before your next flight.

[@baseosparker]

They just resolved my issue after two trouble tickets .. I fly tomorrow and the precheck icon is finally on my boarding pass .. tsa Sais they know about the issue and are working it on a per trusted traveler basis not on a global trouble ticket ..it’s weird

[@camselle]

hi, i just got approved for Global Entry and got an email with my Global Membership Number.. Is there a physical Card too? when do we get that? thx

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Hi, congrats on your approval! 😎 Yes, there is also a physical GE card that will arrive in the mail. You should receive it in about 2 weeks from the date of approval.

[@RaymondHng]

My friend renewed his Global Entry online back in February. The status was Pending Approval. The last time he checked in August, the status is still Pending Approval. Is there something missing that he has to do?

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Unfortunately, there is nothing more he can do but to wait and continue checking his application status. The Dept of State processing time has been delayed for most applicants. Some viewers shared that it took about a year until they received a status update. 😔

[@rayjohn0111]

I just scheduled my interview. Where can I get my approval letter?

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Go to ttp.dhs.gov and click the “Log In” button. Before you can log in, click the “Consent & Continue” button and sign into your account. Once in your account, click the ‘My Dashboard’ tab at the top, then click the ‘Notifications’ dropdown and click on the ‘Conditional Approval Notification’ to open up the letter. From there, you will be able to print it.

[@TheSoloTraveler]

You do have to show your passport

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Thank you! You may be right 👍, I’m guessing at certain airports. From my experience at PHL & ERW airports, the Customs officer didn’t request my passport. I had it in my hand ready to show them, but they said they didn’t need to see it and just asked to confirm my name. Trust me, I was surprised, but didn’t ask any questions. Lol

[@arpann5332]

How did you manage to schedule your interview??? Seems like there is no way to finish out the process because there are no appts or the scheduler site crashes. When I tried to call my local site, they suggested I pay for an international flight and then come back in and do the interview. So what was supposed to be $100 is now thousands??

[@IamCrystalAmanda]

Wow! 😧 That’s super frustrating and inconvenient. 😒 It worked out for me because I already had an international trip booked (a month later), so I waited to return from that trip to use the Enrollment on Arrival interview option because like you, there were no available appts near me. That’s very inconvenient for those who don’t have any trips booked because 1. not everyone has the time to travel and 2. not expecting to spend way more money just to complete the process. Sorry this is happening to you. 😔 What will you end up doing?