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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 Grand Portage.

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 Grand Portage.

  • Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
  • Scroll down to your state (MN)
  • Click on Grand Portage
  • Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Grand Portage
Schedule Your Global Entry Interview

Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time

You might notice that Grand Portage 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 Grand Portage 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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Grand Portage Details

Grand Portage Map

9403 E Highway 61

Grand Portage, MN 55605

Phone Number: +1 (218) 475-2244

Directions: From Grand Marais: 9403 E Hwy 61 N from Grand Marais to the Grand Portage port of entry.

Notes: Good Day, Grand Portage DOES NOT conduct remote interviews.. In preparation for your upcoming in-person Global Entry Interview at the Grand Portage Port of Entry, there are a few things you should know before you arrive. Bring documents : ex Passport, Driver's License, LPR card etc. Applicants will be processed one at a time unless extenuating circumstances exist. Thank you for your time and your efforts in following these guidelines. We look forward to seeing you. Have a great day. If you have further questions, please call the Port of Entry at (218)-475-2244 ext 1 CBP’s highest priority is to ensure the health, safety and security of our workforce and the American people. CBP agents, officers, and mission support personnel will continue to support the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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