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Global Entry Interview Guide

This guide will help with everything you need to know to prepare for and book your Global Entry interview at Des Moines GE Enrollment Center.

Step 1 - Apply for Global Entry

You must first apply for the Global Entry program through the DHS Trusted Traveler Programs website. You will be asked to pay a $100 fee for a 5 year membership. You will also have to fill out questions regarding your background.

Note: You are able to waive the $100 fee if you pay using one of these travel credit cards .

Start Your Global Entry Application

Step 2 - Wait for conditional approval

After your application has been submitted, you will have to wait for conditional approval. Conditional approval means that you have been pre approved for the Global Entry program, but you need to schedule an interview to finalize your application.

The conditional approval process can take anywhere from 24 hours to multiple months, depending on the volume of applications, your background, etc.

Step 3 - Schedule Your Global Entry interview

Congratulations! You've been conditionally approved for Global Entry. The next step is to schedule your interview at Des Moines GE Enrollment Center.

  • Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
  • Scroll down to your state (IA)
  • Click on Des Moines GE Enrollment Center
  • Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Des Moines GE Enrollment Center
Schedule Your Global Entry Interview

Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time

You might notice that Des Moines GE Enrollment Center is showing "No appointments available for this location", or the next appointment available is months out.

So what can you do?

Global Entry interview appointments are constantly cancelled, rescheduled, and added. This means that if you can monitor the interview slots, you can find an appointment that fits your schedule.

This is exactly what Global Entry Alerts does. We monitor the interview slots at Des Moines GE Enrollment Center and send you an SMS alert when an appointment opens up. This way, you can skip the long wait time and book your interview as soon as this week.

Click below to sign up and cut months off your Global Entry interview appointment wait time.

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Des Moines GE Enrollment Center Details

Des Moines GE Enrollment Center Map

6100 Fleur Drive

Des Moines, IA 50321

Phone Number: +1 (515) 256-5822

Directions: The Customs and Border Protection Global Entry Enrollment Center in Des Moines is located in a brick building on the south side of the main airport terminal directly across from the BLUE parking lot.

Notes: Free parking is available in front of the office. Please wait in your vehicle until your scheduled appointment time. An Officer will come out to meet you and escort you in. Make sure you have your passport and your driver's license with you as well as a valid proof of address. Firearms are not permitted. Walk-in appointments are not available at this location.

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