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 $120 fee for a 5 year membership. You will also have to fill out questions regarding your background.
Note: You are able to waive the $120 fee if you pay using one of these travel credit cards .
Start Your Global Entry ApplicationStep 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.
How long it's actually taking: Most people get conditional approval in 1-4 weeks. During busy seasons (think January after everyone's New Year's resolution to travel more), it can stretch to 6-8 weeks.
Quick tip:
Triple-check your passport info matches your application exactly. Even a missing middle initial can cause weeks of delays. We've seen it happen too many times.
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 Bowling Green (NEW YORK NYS).
What people are saying about Bowling Green (NEW YORK NYS):
"Super quick - maybe 10 minutes total. The officer just asked about my travel plans." - Last week
"Get there 15 min early. They run on time here. Don't forget your driver's license!" - Yesterday
Documents to Bring (CBP Requirements):
- Valid passport
- Driver's license or state ID
- Permanent resident card (if applicable)
- Documents showing current address if recently moved
- Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
- Scroll down to your state (NY)
- Click on Bowling Green (NEW YORK NYS)
- Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Bowling Green (NEW YORK NYS)
Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time
You might notice that Bowling Green (NEW YORK NYS) 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 Bowling Green (NEW YORK NYS) 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.
Sign Up For Global Entry AlertsBowling Green (NEW YORK NYS) Details
1 BOWLING GREEN
NEW YORK, NY 10004
Phone Number: +1 (212) 344-2295
Directions: Take the 4/5 subway trains to the Bowling Green stop. R subway train to Whitehall stop. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry Enrollment Center is located inside the National Museum of the American Indian. Please use the entrance labeled “Group Museum Entrance” located on the far right of the main stairwell entrance. Inform security that you have a Global Entry appointment. The waiting area is to the left of the elevators on the 1st floor, with signs in front of two couches. Do not wander from the waiting area, or disturb neighboring offices. A CBP Officer will come to escort you to the enrollment center. When you have completed enrollment, follow the officer’s instructions. Leave the enrollment center through the doors marked exit and make a right to go to the elevators you were escorted from. Go to the main floor, and depart from the same door you entered.
Notes: You must bring your Passport(s), Legal Permanent Resident card (if applicable), your driver’s license (if entered in application), and proof of current address. Applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by the Legal Guardian listed on the application. Absolutely NO weapons of any kind, food, drinks, skateboards, bicycles, or scooters as per building management and security policies.