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 Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport (MSP).
- Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
- Scroll down to your state (MN)
- Click on Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport (MSP)
- Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport (MSP)
Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time
You might notice that Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport (MSP) 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 Airport (MSP) 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 AlertsMinneapolis - St. Paul Airport (MSP) Details
4300 Glumack Drive
St. Paul, MN 55111
Phone Number: +1 (612) 727-3415
Directions: As of October 07, 2024 . Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Closed on Federal Holidays. 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: U.S. citizens are required to bring U.S. Passport(s) and driver's license (or proof of residence). If you are a U.S. permanent resident, please bring your passport and U.S. Permanent Resident Card ("green card"). If you are a non-immigrant, please bring your passport(s) and U.S. visa(s). 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 7am - 9pm Monday - Thursday. Please wait outside the Global Entry Enrollment Center and an officer should be out every 10 minutes. Please do not knock on the door as interviews are in progress.