Wait Times for Global Entry Are Nearly up to a Year — Here's What to Know
According to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol's latest update on its site, getting Global Entry could take up to 11 months.
As Global Entry becomes more and more popular, wait times to score the coveted popular time-saving tool is also increasing.
Global Entry, offered by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), has become a must-have for millions of travelers looking to save time during the customs and re-entry process back into the United States. CBP shared the current wait times as being as long as 11 months in a July post about the program, citing “high demand and processing volumes” as the primary reason behind the delays.
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CBP encourages travelers to visit the Trusted Traveler Program website for the latest news and status of the program.
Luckily, CBP has released an app that that allows travelers to breeze through the process by taking a selfie in the line, versus waiting for the kiosk station to become available.
A time saving tip for travelers seeking the Global Entry service is to enroll upon arrival back into the United States from a foreign country. The CBP maintains a list of the more than 60 airports where travelers can utilize the enroll upon arrival program.
It’s been a summer of slowdowns for travelers seeking government identification or access to programs like Global Entry. In addition to the delays at CBP, travelers seeking a passport from the United States Department of State are subject to a 10 to 13 week processing time, according to the latest data from the Department’s website.
CPB did not immediately respond to T+L's request for comment.
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