These time slots are often booked months out, but there is a relatively new, much more convenient option called “Enrollment on Arrival.” This means that you can have your interview when passing through customs and immigration after a trip abroad, with no appointment necessary.
Once you’re conditionally approved-which may take 90 days or more-you must have an in-person interview. The first step is to apply online for a Trusted Traveler account. Here’s what you need to know about applying for, or renewing, a Global Entry membership. (Similarly, passport renewals were backed up for a while during Covid, but turnaround time has improved see more on how to renew your passport.) The interviews required for new applications are hard to come by: Travelers can start the application online but then might have to wait weeks, months, or even longer to land an interview slot.
The Global Entry application process, however, is anything but quick and easy. quick and easy (and it’s getting even easier, with the gradual rollout of a new app that allows you to skip the in-airport kiosks). Global Entry makes your return to the U.S.
