Global Entry Application Status: How to Check It and Next Steps
To check your global entry application status, sign in to your Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account on the TTP website and read the status on your dashboard. A change in status also triggers an email notification, so a new email from the program is a reason to log in.
Most people searching this are conditionally approved and waiting on an interview. That step is usually the slow one, and the sections below cover how to compare centers for it.
Where to check your status: the TTP account
Federal rule 8 CFR 235.12 says each applicant may check status through their account in the application system used for Global Entry. That system is the TTP website. Login.gov handles only the sign-in part, and its own help page sends application status questions to the Trusted Traveler Programs. Your Known Traveler Number (KTN) does not change when you create a Login.gov account.
The same account covers Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI.
Reading your global entry application status
Wording in the account can differ from the labels below, but these are the stages CBP describes.
| Stage | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Application under review | CBP is vetting you. The fee is $120, nonrefundable, and covers 5 years if you are approved. | Check the account periodically. |
| Conditionally approved | CBP notifies you that you must complete a personal interview. | Book an interview. See the next section. |
| Approved | Your card arrives 2 to 4 weeks later. | Activate it within 30 days of receiving it. |
| Denied | CBP notifies you of the denial and the reasons. | See the denial section below. |
On timing, CBP says processing typically takes four to six months overall. It also says most applications are approved within two weeks after the fee is paid, and that an application needing additional review can take 12 to 24 months. For the full timeline, read how long a Global Entry application takes.
Conditionally approved: the interview is the bottleneck
Interview availability varies by location, and at some centers the wait is long. You have up to 730 days to schedule and complete the interview, so the deadline is about two years out. The practical problem is the next open date at your nearest center.
Compare centers with the live pages:
- Global Entry appointment availability shows each center's next bookable date.
- Global Entry wait times, NEXUS wait times and SENTRI wait times list wait times by center for each program.
These pages show the next bookable date. They do not show whether a slot is open right now, so check the TTP site itself before you assume a date is the earliest one.
Three ways to get an earlier interview, according to CBP:
- Check your TTP account often for cancellations. CBP recommends this directly.
- Enrollment on Arrival (EoA). You complete the interview when you return to the US on an international flight. It requires conditional approval first, and a scheduled interview is automatically canceled after you complete EoA.
- Walk-in appointments. These also require returning to the US on an international flight.
A center a few hours' drive away with a date weeks earlier can beat a local center with a date months out. Use the availability page to see the gap before you decide.
What to bring to the interview
- A valid passport, plus an additional form of ID. Bring the original ID specified in your application.
- Evidence of residency if you are not a minor.
- A permanent resident card, if it applies, for Enrollment on Arrival.
CBP collects biometrics at the interview: fingerprints, a photo, or both. To cancel or reschedule inside 24 hours of the appointment, call 1 (877) 227-5511.
After approval
Your card arrives 2 to 4 weeks after approval. You must activate it within 30 days of receipt, or it cannot be used at Trusted Traveler lanes. A replacement card costs $25. There is no expedited process for Global Entry.
Renewal status
Members can renew one year before expiration with the Renew button on the TTP Dashboard. If you submit a renewal before your membership expires, benefits can continue for up to 24 months after the expiration date. An interview may not be required. If one is, a video interview can speed it up. The final decision timeline varies, so check the account periodically for required actions. Renewal fees are nonrefundable.
If your application is denied
CBP notifies you of the denial and its reasons. You can submit a reconsideration request to the CBP Trusted Traveler Ombudsman, and you may also pursue redress through DHS TRIP. The application fee is not refunded when an application is denied or removed.
SENTRI vehicle registration
If you register a vehicle with your initial application, there is no fee. Registering one afterward costs $42 and requires a SENTRI enrollment center appointment for a 7-point vehicle inspection.
Getting texted when an earlier slot opens
If the interview is the only thing between you and approval, you can keep refreshing the TTP site or have a text sent to you. GlobalEntryTexts texts you when a Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI interview appointment opens at the enrollment centers you choose. It costs $25, paid once, for 30 days of monitoring, and it is not a subscription. You can watch up to 3 enrollment centers in that window.
You book the appointment yourself on ttp.dhs.gov. GlobalEntryTexts never books for you. If no openings are found at your selected centers during the monitoring window, you can request a refund.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There is no expedited process for Global Entry. The faster routes are to book an earlier interview slot, check your TTP account for cancellations, or use Enrollment on Arrival once you are conditionally approved.
No. The application fee is not refunded when an application is denied or removed. You can submit a reconsideration request to the CBP Trusted Traveler Ombudsman and may pursue redress through DHS TRIP.
The card arrives 2 to 4 weeks after approval. Activate it within 30 days of receiving it, or it cannot be used at Trusted Traveler lanes. A replacement costs $25.
No. It sends an SMS text when an appointment opens at your chosen centers, and you book on ttp.dhs.gov yourself. Auto-booking would break the Trusted Traveler Program's terms.