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 FAST Enrollment Center (LRD).
- Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
- Scroll down to your state (TX)
- Click on Laredo FAST Enrollment Center (LRD)
- Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Laredo FAST Enrollment Center (LRD)
Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time
You might notice that Laredo FAST Enrollment Center (LRD) 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 FAST Enrollment Center (LRD) 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 FAST Enrollment Center (LRD) Details
715 Bob Bullock Loop
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Laredo, TX 78045
Phone Number: +1 (956) 794-9323
Directions: From Laredo, follow I-35 North and take the Loop 20 exit West (Exit 8A). The World Trade Bridge Customs import lot is located after the last overpass on this road. You will come to a large world globe in the middle of the road, shortly before you reach the globe you will park in the parking lot on your left.**** GPS 27.60053, -99.52727 En Espanol: Viniendo de Laredo siga la autopista I-35 Norte y tome la salida del Loop 20 (salida 8-A). El puente Mundial de Comercio (World Trade Bridge) se encuentra al terminal el Loop 20. Al llegar al puente mundial estara un estacionamiento a su izquierda. Al estacionarse se dirige con el oficial en la salida. Informe al oficial que tiene cita en la oficina del FAST. GPS 27.60053, -99.52727
Notes: Bring all original documents such as passport, birth certificate, government issued ID, commercial driver's license, entry documents for non U.S. citizens, proof of residence such as a utility bill, and proof of employment.**** En Espanol: Necesita traer todos sus documentos original tales como el pasaporte, acta de nacimiento, identificacion omitida por el gobierno, la licencia de conducir comercial, y los documentos de entrada para los no ciudadanos de Estado Unidos de America (VISA), comprobante de domicilio como una factura de electricidad o recibo de agua, y comprobante de empleo.