TSA PreCheck and Global Entry 

are both Trusted Traveler Programs 

managed  by the US Government. 

TSA PreCheck - Valid for(5) years.

 The cost of TSA PreCheck depends on 

the provider and whether you renew 

online or in person. 

• The application fee varies by provider, with Idemia costing $78 and Telos costing $85.
• Known Traveler Number (KTN) is  a TSA designated number to  allow low-risk travelers the TSA  Pre-check option.

--- WHO  CAN  APPLY ---

U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents over age 12 are eligible for TSA PreCheck. Travelers 12 and younger may use the TSA PreCheck lane when

traveling with a parent or guardian with a TSA PreCheck indicator on their boarding pass.

 NOTE --- TSA PreCheck® is not currently offered at discounted membership rates for Senior Citizens. However, please note that TSA allows travelers 75+ to leave shoes and a light jacket on during screening. 

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Global Entry  - Valid for (5) years.

$100  Membership Fee

 includes TSA PreCheck benefits.

--- WHO  CAN  APPLY ---

U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Korean Smart Entry Service members and citizens of Germany, Panama and Mexico 

may also apply for Global Entry. 

Additionally, Canadian citizens and residents are eligible for Global Entry benefits through membership in the Nexus program.

You may not be eligible for participation in Global Entry for various reasons, including conviction of any criminal offense, pending criminal charges, outstanding warrants or inability to satisfy CBP of your low-risk status.

Unlike TSA PreCheck, children cannot use Global Entry with an accompanying adult if they don't have their own Global Entry membership. However, travelers of all ages 

are eligible for enrollment in Global Entry.

What is TSA PreCheck?

TSA PreCheck is an expedited SECURITY PROGRAM run by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.  

It allows pre-approved low-risk travelers 

to pass through a dedicated TSA PreCheck security line without removing their shoes, laptop, liquids, belt and light jacket. 

Currently, TSA PreCheck is available at 

200 + U.S. airports, with more than 90 domestic and foreign airlines participating.

 You'll only get TSA PreCheck access if your airline participates in the program.

 --- TO ENROLL IN TSA PRE-CHECK ---

To enroll in TSA PreCheck, you must create 

a Trusted Traveler account and complete 

the application online. 

When  your application is approved, you'll be required to schedule an in-person interview 

at one of nearly 400 enrollment centers. The interview should take about 10 minutes and includes a background check and fingerprinting.

After your interview, you should be approved to use TSA PreCheck within a few days, 

though some applications can take up 

to 30 days to process. 

Upon approval, you'll receive a Known Traveler Number  (KTN), which you must include during the booking process each time you make an airline reservation. If you forget, you can add it any time before you check in for your flight. 

Add your KTN to your frequent flyer programs.

Applications usually take 3 to 5 days to process, but can take up to 60 days.

What is Global Entry?

Global Entry is a U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PROGRAM facilitating expedited arrival into the U.S. for preapproved, low-risk travelers via automatic kiosks at more than 75 airports across the U.S. and select 

pre-clearance locations abroad.

Expedites CUSTOMS SCREENING  for international air travelers entering the US. This allows you to use Global Entry kiosks to skip the need for an in-person interview and filling out customs paperwork. 

When entering the U.S. at participating airports, Global Entry members don't need 

to fill out paperwork or wait in processing lines. Instead, they can approach a Global Entry kiosk, present their machine-readable 

passport or U.S. permanent resident card, 

place their fingers on the scanner for fingerprint verification and complete a customs declaration.

 Facial recognition makes the process even easier at some airports, eliminating the need to show a printed receipt to an officer before exiting the baggage claim area.

 --- TO ENROLL IN GLOBAL ENTRY ---

Global Entry also includes TSA PreCheck benefits. Global Entry costs $100 

and lasts for five years. 

Applications can take 4 to 6 months 

to process.