I recently renewed my Global Entry membership with the Department of Homeland Security, and I was pleasantly surprised at how efficient it has become! Compared to the 6-7 month delay in getting interview time slots we experienced 5 years ago, this was a world of difference! How did the enrollment program change in the last … [More…]
After getting my Global Entry credentials, this was the first time I traveled out of the country and therefore got a chance to use Global Entry to get back home. I wanted to share my experience using Global Entry at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in case you are curious about how it works. The process … [More…]
Nowadays with inefficiencies of the TSA at security checkpoints and the perks offered by credit cards (i.e., reimbursement for application fees), Global Entry is becoming more and more appealing to travelers. Global Entry enrollment lasts for 5 years, and the application fee is $100, which is only $15 more than the TSA pre-check program. I … [More…]