In essence, you must be able to demonstrate your low-risk status as an international traveler. You must also not have been convicted of any criminal offenses or have pending criminal charges. citizens and lawful permanent residents ages 18 and older are eligible to apply for Global Entry. What are the requirements to enroll in Global Entry? It makes airport security much, much easier and far less stressful. Participants in the program are not only able to bypass the regular security line for an expedited one, but they’re also allowed to keep their shoes and belts on as they go through the metal detector and their laptops and liquids in their carry-on bags that are scanned by the X-ray machine. (Unfortunately other nationals are not eligible for this perk.) TSA PreCheck works on the other side of the airport, at security. citizens and residents who enroll in Global Entry are also enrolled in TSA PreCheck for free. But the next biggest benefit is that U.S. The primary benefit to Global Entry is being able to skip the long lines at airport passport control when entering the United States-you’re given priority access via separate queues. At a number of airports across the U.S., as well as a select few abroad that offer preclearance, there are special lanes for Global Entry travelers you simply scan your passport at a kiosk, take a photo, answer a few questions before heading to a CBP agent reserved specifically for those in the program. Long story short, it means you get to skip the long lines at immigration and customs. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that allows low-risk travelers from specific countries to participate in expedited entry into the United States. Global Entry is a “Trusted Traveler” program sponsored by U.S. Luckily, there’s a program for travelers from certain countries that allows you to skip the lines: Global Entry. Immigration and Customs, and you’re going to be stuck in it for an hour or two. But wait! There’s a line hundreds of people long waiting to get through U.S. You’re excited to grab your suitcase from the baggage claim and head to the exit, as a hot shower is calling your name at home.
Finally-you’ve landed at the airport after a long flight back from your fantastic international travels.