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.
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 Laredo Enrollment Center.
- Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
- Scroll down to your state (TX)
- Click on Laredo Enrollment Center
- Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Laredo Enrollment Center
Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time
You might notice that Laredo 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 Laredo 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.
Sign Up For Global Entry AlertsLaredo Enrollment Center Details
400 San Edwardo
Laredo, TX 780443130
Phone Number: +1 (956) 523-7399
Directions: GPS address: 400 San Eduardo Ave, Laredo, TX 78040 GPS Coordinates: Latitude 27.503519 , Longitude -99.501918
Notes: You will need to provide the following original documents for SENTRI: Your US citizenship or legal immigration status, A valid driver’s license, Your vehicle registration and US car insurance, A notarized letter authorizing your vehicles use if it is not owned by you, Proof of residence such as a utility bill, Court disposition papers for any prior arrests or convictions You will need to provide the following original documents for GLOBAL ENTRY: A valid Passport. Book, A permanent resident card (if applicable), Court disposition papers for any prior arrests or convictions, If adding a vehicle: Your vehicle registration and US car insurance, En Espanol: Usted tendrá que proporcionar los siguientes documentos originales para SENTRI: Su ciudadanía estadounidense o estatus migratorio legal, Una licencia de conducir válida, Su registro de vehículo y seguro de automóvil de EE. UU., Una carta notarizada que autorice a sus vehículos a usar si no es de su propiedad, Prueba de residencia como una factura de servicios públicos, documentos de disposición de la Corte para cualquier arresto o condena previa Deberá proporcionar los siguientes documentos originales para GLOBAL ENTRY: Un pasaporte válido. Libro, Una tarjeta de residente permanente (si corresponde), documentos de disposición de la Corte para cualquier arresto o condena previa, Si agrega un vehículo: Su registro de vehículo y seguro de automóvil de EE. UU., Una carta notarizada que autorice a sus vehículos a usar si no es de su propiedad.