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 NYMA Mobile EC (Ronkonkoma).
- Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
- Scroll down to your state (NY)
- Click on NYMA Mobile EC (Ronkonkoma)
- Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at NYMA Mobile EC (Ronkonkoma)
Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time
You might notice that NYMA Mobile EC (Ronkonkoma) 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 NYMA Mobile EC (Ronkonkoma) 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 AlertsNYMA Mobile EC (Ronkonkoma) Details
100 Arrival Ave
Main Terminal - Baggage Claim Area
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Phone Number: +1 (646) 733-3083
Directions: ***SPECIAL 1-DAY ONLY ENROLLMENT EVENT - Saturday April 26th, 2025 ONLY*** ***NO WALK-IN BEING TAKEN - INTERVIEWS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*** Please note this is a special 1-day only enrollment event located at the Islip-MacArthur Airport at the Main Terminal building. Enrollments will take place by the baggage claim area. Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 9AM-3PM. Parking: Free parking around the building and across the street. ***PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE AIRPORT IF APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE*** ***THIS IS A LIMITED 1-DAY ENROLLMENT EVENT***
Notes: Please be sure to bring your documents from your application - i.e. passport, visa, green card, driver's license, etc. Please also bring a proof of current address such as a utility bill. No walk-in appointments are available. Only scheduled interview appointments will be honored.