GlobalEntryAlerts

Tri-cities Enrollment Center

Current wait time: 69 days

Global Entry Interview Guide

This guide will help with everything you need to know to prepare for and book your Global Entry interview at Tri-cities Enrollment Center.

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 Application

Step 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 Tri-cities Enrollment Center.

  • Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
  • Scroll down to your state (TN)
  • Click on Tri-cities Enrollment Center
  • Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Tri-cities Enrollment Center
Schedule Your Global Entry Interview

Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time

You might notice that Tri-cities Enrollment Center 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 Tri-cities Enrollment Center 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 Alerts

Tri-cities Enrollment Center Details

Tri-cities Enrollment Center Map

Tri-Cities Airport
2525 TN-75
Blountville, TN 37617

Phone Number: +1 (423) 279-0757

Directions: The Enrollment Center is located in the main terminal of the Tri-Cities Airport beside the Information Desk. Interviews are by appointment only.

Notes: Please bring all required travel documentation (e.g. passport, U.S. permanent resident card, U.S. visas, etc.) and proof of residence (e.g. driver’s license, mail received at address, etc.). A list of required documentation can be found in your Conditional Approval Notification, which can be found under Notification in your TTP account.

What to Bring to Your Interview

Make sure to bring the following documents to your Global Entry interview at Tri-cities Enrollment Center:

Tips for a Successful Interview

Follow these tips to ensure a smooth Global Entry interview experience:

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