How to Apply for Global Entry (Step-By-Step 2025 Guide)

Applying for Global Entry takes about 15–30 minutes online and costs a non-refundable $100 fee. Here’s the official process explained simply.

Steps:

1. Create a Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account at https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/.
2. Complete the Global Entry application form.
3. Pay the $100 fee (valid for five years).
4. Wait for Conditional Approval by email.
5. Schedule your in-person interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center.