CBP Will increase Global Entry Fee to $120
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today an upcoming fee increase for some of its most popular Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP).
The new fees, which CBP says have not been updated in over 15 years, will go into effect October 1, 2024. The agency says that as “these programs have matured and expanded, updating the fee structures is critical to the continuation and management of the programs.”
These changes were originally proposed over three years ago.
Increased Fees
Global Entry, which is probably the most popular Trusted Traveler Program, will see its fee increase from $100 to $120. Membership is valid for five years and it includes TSA PreCheck.
SENTRI, which allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers entering the United States using dedicated primary lanes at Southern land border ports, will move from an “a la carte” fee structure to a uniform fee of $120, which will be collected in full when each application is submitted. The fees for NEXUS, a joint program managed by CBP and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that allows dedicated processing between the U.S. and Canada, will increase from $50 to $120.
It’s worth noting that many premium credit cards will get you these programs for for free. Currently they only give you up to a $100 credit, but that will surely increase to $120 once the fees go up.
Travelers must be pre-approved for TTP. All applicants undergo rigorous and recurring background checks and an in-person interview before enrollment. Check out these tricks to get a quick Global Entry appointment.
Free for Children Under 18
Once the pricing goes into effect, applicants under the age of 18 will be exempt from the application fee when a parent or legal guardian is already a member of, or concurrently applying for NEXUS, SENTRI, or Global Entry.
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