Nashville Added to Global Entry “Trusted Traveler” Program

Global Entry is a program that allows travelers to speed through airport lines when arriving in the United States from travel abroad.  The program is administered by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency, and the idea is to do a super-detailed inspection of applicants all at once as part of the pre-approval process.  Applicants for Global Entry undergo intensive security background checks and an in-person interview at an enrollment center.

Then, when coming into the U.S. after travel abroad, the Global Entry traveler interacts with a computer kiosk to present his or her passport or permanent resident card, as well as the completed customs declaration.  This is usually a much faster alternative to waiting in line to interact personally with a CBP officer.

In years past, Nashville residents who wanted to enroll in Global Entry had to fly to Atlanta for the required interview.  Since February 4, 2015, the CBP office near the Nashville airport can accommodate the interview.