{"id":142517,"date":"2025-01-07T14:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T14:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/07\/guide-to-using-global-entry-abroad-and-the-countries-where-citizens-can-also-apply-for-the-expedited-screening-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T14:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T14:30:05","slug":"guide-to-using-global-entry-abroad-and-the-countries-where-citizens-can-also-apply-for-the-expedited-screening-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/07\/guide-to-using-global-entry-abroad-and-the-countries-where-citizens-can-also-apply-for-the-expedited-screening-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to using Global Entry abroad and the countries where citizens can also apply for the expedited screening &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Although U.S. citizens primarily use <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/how-to-apply-for-global-entry\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Global Entry<\/a> to get expedited entry back into the U.S. from abroad, travelers can also use it for expedited entry benefits in limited countries.<\/p>\n<p>The program gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/things-to-know-global-entry\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Global Entry users<\/a> can enter the country through automated kiosks at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/global-entry-airports\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">75-plus airports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, non-U.S. citizens from 21 countries can apply for Global Entry to use it in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to know.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"countries-where-us-citizens-can-access-expedited-entry-benefits\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Countries where US citizens can access expedited entry benefits<\/h2>\n<p>U.S. citizens with a Global Entry membership can access expedited entry benefits in three countries.<\/p>\n<h3>Australia<\/h3>\n<p>Qualified U.S. citizens with Global Entry can use facial recognition and electronic passports for expedited entry and departure at 10 Australian airports.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. citizens must be at least 16 years old and have a biometric symbol on their passport to participate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:60.5625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/biometric-icons.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/biometric-icons.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/biometric-icons.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/biometric-icons.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/biometric-icons.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/biometric-icons.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/biometric-icons.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/biometric-icons.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/biometric-icons.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Travelers can use facial recognition and electronic passport technology to both enter and depart Australia via a SmartGate kiosk.<\/p>\n<p>To enter Australia, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/visas-for-international-travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Americans also need a visa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>New Zealand<\/h3>\n<p>U.S. Global Entry members can use a designated processing line to expedite entry into New Zealand, specifically at Auckland Airport (AKL), Wellington Airport (WLG) and Christchurch Airport (CHC). To do so, U.S. Global Entry members must show their Global Entry card, their U.S. passport and arrival documentation.<\/p>\n<h3>Mexico<\/h3>\n<p>U.S. citizens with Global Entry membership can apply for a reciprocal Trusted Traveler Program called Viajero Confiable to use in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>To apply, travelers must be at least 18 years old, have a valid machine-readable passport and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gob.mx\/inm\/acciones-y-programas\/viajero-confiable\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pay an application fee online<\/a>. Similar to Global Entry, applicants must also interview at an enrollment center.<\/p>\n<p>Once approved, members can use automated kiosks at participating airports \u2014 including Cancun International Airport (CUN), Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) \u2014 to enter Mexico more quickly.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"countries-where-non-us-citizens-can-apply-for-global-entry\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Countries where non-US citizens can apply for Global Entry<\/h2>\n<p>Through international arrangements with several countries, citizens of 21 countries can apply for Global Entry:<\/p>\n<p>For all of these countries, the application works the same way it does for U.S. travelers. You must apply online through the Trusted Traveler Program website and pay the application fee.<\/p>\n<p>If conditionally approved for Global Entry, the easiest option is to schedule an interview when entering the U.S. from abroad via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/trusted-traveler-programs\/global-entry\/enrollment-arrival\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Enrollment on Arrival<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/dulles-global-entry-enrollment-upon-departure\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Enrollment on Departure<\/a> at Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C. You must bring your passport and a photo ID showing your correct residential address to interview.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"ways-to-save-money-on-global-entry\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Ways to save money on Global Entry<\/h2>\n<p>A five-year membership to Global Entry costs $120, and it includes a five-year membership to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/is-tsa-precheck-worth-it\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TSA PreCheck<\/a>. Essentially, you reap the benefits of both programs for an additional $42.<\/p>\n<p>Several cobranded airline and hotel credit cards, among other <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/global-entry\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">credit cards<\/a>, offer up to $120 in statement credit reimbursement for the application fees associated with Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. This credit is typically available every four to five years, though you should check the terms for your specific card for the exact frequency.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the cards with this benefit are:<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Global Entry is most widely available for U.S. citizens seeking expedited entry upon returning to the U.S. from abroad. However, Americans with Global Entry can also use it for expedited entry into select countries.<\/p>\n<p>Non-U.S. citizens from more than 20 countries can also apply for Global Entry to expedite the U.S. customs process at participating airports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/global-entry-recriprocal-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although U.S. citizens primarily use Global Entry to get expedited entry back into the U.S. from abroad, travelers can also use it for expedited entry benefits in limited countries. The program gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad. Global Entry users can enter the country through automated kiosks at [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":142518,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-142517","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142517"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142517\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/142518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}