Global Entry Renewal: Everything You Need to Know

Photo by Arne Beruldsen/Shutterstock Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are designed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to help you get through the airport faster, whether you’re flying out of or into the United States. Some of the programs are linked: If you are approved for Global Entry, for instance, you are automatically enrolled in TSA PreCheck (although the reverse is not true). Over the years, the Global Entry network has expanded. Many may not realize that Global Entry is actually available to more than U.S. citizens; it is open to citizens of Argentina, Germany, India, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, among many others. Canadian citizens are eligible by applying through Canada’s NEXUS program. There may be additional requirements for international applicants, but Global Entry membership can be a big time-saver for frequent travelers to the United States. Global Entry is valid for five years (it lasts through your birthday in th...