Eligibility for Global Entry

Are You Eligible?

To enroll in the Global Entry Program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements.

• Be 18 years of age or older (minors require a parent or legal guardian's consent).
• Be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States or be a citizen of one of the following countries:

Note: There may be additional requirements you must meet depending on your country of citizenship. To find out if additional requirements must be met, select an International Arrangement and your country of citizenship.

Reasons for Ineligibility

You may not be eligible for participation in the Global Entry program if you:

• Provide false or incomplete information on the application;
• Have been convicted of any criminal offense or have pending criminal charges or outstanding warrants (to include driving under the influence);
• Have been found in violation of any customs, immigration or agriculture regulations or laws in any country;
• Are the subject of an ongoing investigation by any federal, state or local law enforcement agency;
• Have been denied for the purchase of a firearm;
• Are inadmissible to the United States under immigration regulation, including applicants with approved waivers of inadmissibility or parole documentation; or
• Cannot satisfy CBP of your low-risk status.

Requirements for Children

There is no minimum age requirement for Global Entry. However, if you are under the age of 18, you must have your parent or legal guardian’s consent to participate in the program. Your parent or legal guardian does not have to be a Global Entry member.

Regardless of your age, you must:

• Create a Global Online Enrollment System account;
• Pay a $120 non-refundable application fee, the only exception is for minors (under 18) with a legal guardian enrolled in the program or in pending status the fee for the minor is waived; and
• Schedule an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present at time of interview.