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 ApplicationAfter 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.
Congratulations! You've been conditionally approved for Global Entry. The next step is to schedule your interview at Minneapolis - St. Paul Global Entry EC.
You might notice that Minneapolis - St. Paul Global Entry EC 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 Minneapolis - St. Paul Global Entry EC 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.
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4300 Glumack Drive
St. Paul, MN 55111
Phone Number: +1 (612) 727-3415
Directions: Terminal 1. From Minneapolis Take I-35W south to I-494 east. Travel east on I-494 to the Highway 5 exit. Terminal 1 is located directly off Highway 5. Follow the highway signs to Terminal 1. The exit will be on the left beyond the Post Road exit. From St. Paul Take I-35E south to the W. 7th Street/MN-5 exit. Turn right onto W. 7th Street/MN-5. Continue traveling west on MN-5. Terminal 1 is located directly off MN-5. Follow highway signs to the Terminal 1 exit. Office is located near Lower level Baggage claim # 11.
Notes: You are required to bring your entry documents, i.e., Passport and Driver's License (US citizens) if you are an Immigrant, please bring your Passport and I-551 (Green Card). If you are going to be late or miss your appointment, call the enrollment center. If you are solely needing a name change and or passport updates, we are open from 0800-1600 Monday - Thursday 0800 hours - 1600 hours as a walk-in. Pleases wait outside the Global Entry Enrollment Center and an officer should be out every 15 minutes. Please do not knock on the door as interviews are in progress.
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