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 Newark Liberty Intl Airport.
- Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
- Scroll down to your state (NJ)
- Click on Newark Liberty Intl Airport
- Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Newark Liberty Intl Airport
Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time
You might notice that Newark Liberty Intl Airport 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 Newark Liberty Intl Airport 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 AlertsNewark Liberty Intl Airport Details
Newark Liberty International Airport
Terminal B - Level 1 Entrance Area
Newark , NJ 07114
Phone Number: +1 (973) 565-8000
Directions: The Newark Enrollment Center is located on the ground level, Terminal B, behind domestic luggage belt number 1. Parking is available at the Terminal B short term parking lot. Please check with Port Authority of NY/NJ regarding parking rates.
Notes: Walk-in appointments are not accepted at this time. Federal Holiday Hours differ from Regular Hours. All valid Passports, Visa’s, Permanent Resident cards and Drivers License’s are required for your interview, even for a Renewal interview. All Passport updates and Name changes are done Monday-Friday between 10am-2pm, no appointment needed. NO updates are conducted on Federal Holidays. Name changes must bring their new Passport, New Driver's License and proof of name change paperwork. Please email EWRglobalentry@cbp.dhs.gov with any questions.