 TITLE: What Is the Difference Between TSA Precheck and Global Entry? CONTENT: What Is Global Entry?\n---------------------\nGlobal Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows travelers the U.S. government designates as low risk to use automated immigrations kiosks and expedited customs lines when returning to the U.S. from abroad. It is currently available at over 70 airports in the U.S. and a few international airports such as Abu Dhabi International and Toronto Pearson.\n**Eligibility**: You can apply for Global Entry if you are a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent U.S. resident, or a citizen from a list of other approved countries that includes Argentina, Germany, Mexico, Singapore and Switzerland, among others.\n**Applying**: To apply for Global Entry, you must create a Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) profile online. Then you can fill out an online application, which will ask for information on where you have lived and traveled in the last five years, any criminal history and your physical characteristics. Applicants must pay a non-refundable $100 application fee at this point.\nIf you are conditionally approved, your next step will be to set up an in-person interview at one of the CBP's enrollment centers, many of which are at airports and border crossings. You can also enroll upon arrival at some facilities if you are traveling abroad. At your interview, you will be asked to verify your application information and present your valid passport and another form of identification with a proof of address, like a valid driver's license. The interview usually takes around 15 minutes, and if you are approved, you should get a Known Traveler Number at that point.\n**Expiration and renewal**: Global Entry is good for five years, but you can renew it starting up to a year before expiration. You will need to reconfirm or update your personal information and then pay the $100 application fee again. At the moment, New York residents are not being approved for new or renewed membership. END