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Global Entry gets you through border control faster at

You’ll need a UK background check to apply for or renew a Global Entry membership. You can only get a UK background check if you’re a British citizen.

Once you’ve got Global Entry membership you:

• will not need to queue to speak to a Customs and Border Protection officer
• can use the Global Entry lane with electronic check in

You’ll still need a visa or .

How to apply for Global Entry

1. It costs £42 - you must pay with a debit or credit card. You’ll also need your passport with ‘British citizen’ on the photo page. You’ll find out if you’ve passed in 10 working days.

2. If you pass the UK background check, you’ll be given a UK access code. You’ll need this to complete a US Customs check. The US Customs check costs $120. You’ll find out if you’ve passed in 2 weeks.

3. If you pass the US Customs check, you’ll need to go to an interview within 6 months at an . You may be able to have your interview when you arrive in the USA instead.

Global Entry membership lasts for 5 years. You will not get a refund for any of the fees, even if you fail the checks.

You can register for someone else if you have their permission. You must have parental responsibility for them if they’re under 18.