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Global Entry Interview Checklist
The documents and details to have in hand for your Global Entry interview, at a center or on arrival.
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Chase says Global Entry interviews usually take under 15 minutes, and American Express says about 15, so the interview is short and the paperwork is what matters. Chase notes that failing to provide documentation at the interview cancels your application. This list follows the documents named by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Chase and American Express, for both an enrollment center visit and Enrollment on Arrival. It assumes you already have a conditional approval. It leaves out the application itself, fees and eligibility rules, and your own conditional approval notice has the final word on what to bring.
Why these items are on the list
- Conditional approval letter. Listed by both Chase and American Express; Chase says to print a copy for Enrollment on Arrival.
- Valid passport. CBP requires one for Enrollment on Arrival; Chase and American Express list it for center visits too.
- Every passport you hold. CBP says to bring all of them so the information can be added to your file.
- Permanent resident card, if applicable. Chase says a physical, machine-readable card can be brought instead of a passport.
- Second government-issued ID. American Express lists one other ID, such as a driver's license, alongside your passport.
- Driver's license with current address. CBP accepts it as proof of residency only if the address on it is current.
- Mortgage or rental payment statement. Named by CBP, Chase and American Express as acceptable proof of where you live.
- Recent utility bill. Another proof-of-residency option named by CBP and American Express.
- Hard copies of residency proof. Chase advises paper copies if you plan an Enrollment on Arrival interview.
- Court disposition papers, if any. Chase and American Express say you may be asked for them for prior arrests or convictions.
- Extra documents named in your notice. Chase says your conditional approval notice lists any additional supporting documents required.
- Child's paperwork, if applying for a minor. CBP and Chase say minors do not need proof of residency; check your notice.
- Disability accommodation request. CBP says to contact your enrollment center before the interview date to ask for modifications or aids.
- Honest answers about work and address. American Express lists employer, address and arrest history as likely questions and says to answer truthfully.
- Arrive a few minutes early. American Express suggests showing up a few minutes before your scheduled interview time.
- Enrollment on Arrival plan. CBP says to follow signs to CBP officers in the international terminal when you land.
The articles that rank for this phrase bury the document list in several paragraphs and disagree on small details, such as whether a second ID is needed. A tickable list lets you check each item against your own conditional approval notice and share it with a travel companion applying on the same day. You can tick items off at the door instead of rereading an article.
When to use it
Use it in the week before your Global Entry interview, or before a trip home if you plan to interview through Enrollment on Arrival.