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 Otay Mesa FAST Enrollment Center (San Diego SAN).
- Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
- Scroll down to your state (CA)
- Click on Otay Mesa FAST Enrollment Center (San Diego SAN)
- Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Otay Mesa FAST Enrollment Center (San Diego SAN)
Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time
You might notice that Otay Mesa FAST Enrollment Center (San Diego SAN) 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 Otay Mesa FAST Enrollment Center (San Diego SAN) 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 AlertsOtay Mesa FAST Enrollment Center (San Diego SAN) Details
9725 Via De La Amistad
San Diego, CA 92154
Phone Number: +1 (619) 690-7600
Directions: "DO NOT USE GPS" instead from 805 or 5 north/south take 905 East. Exit on Siempre Viva Rd East (last USA Exit). Follow Siempre Viva Rd and make a right on Roll Drive (US Gas on Corner) . NO USE GPS" Sí usted viene manejando del norte ó del sur por la autopista 805 ó 5, tome la salida a la autopista 905 hacia el Este. Salga a la derecha en la última salida de EEUU (last USA exit) que es Siempre Viva Rd East. Continúe hasta la gasolinera (US GAS) y dé vuelta a la derecha en Roll Drive.
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