Global Entry Cost: Prices, Fees & Ways to Save

Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler program. Approved members use automated kiosks or facial recognition when they reenter the United States from abroad, instead of waiting in the regular passport control line. Members also generally get TSA PreCheck on eligible domestic flights.

The fee is set by CBP and is the same wherever you apply. The figures on this page come from the CBP program pages and FAQs, checked on Oct 11, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on cbp.gov before you apply.

You pay the application fee online when you submit your application through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website. It pays for the background check and the enrollment interview. If you are approved, membership lasts five years.

CBP says application fees are non-refundable. You pay the fee even if your application is denied, so check the eligibility requirements before you submit.

Most members never pay anything beyond the application fee. Two situations add a charge.

A replacement card costs $25 if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged. You don't need the physical card to use kiosks at the airport; it is mainly used at land and sea crossings. The SENTRI vehicle registration fee of $42 applies only if you add a vehicle so you can use SENTRI lanes at the southern land border after your initial application.

CBP states that minors are free when a parent or legal guardian is already a Global Entry member or is applying at the same time. Children 17 and younger need parental or guardian permission to enroll. Every traveler, including a child, still needs their own membership to use Global Entry lanes; benefits don't extend to people traveling with you.

If you rarely leave the country, TSA PreCheck alone may be enough. It speeds up security screening at U.S. airports but does nothing at customs.

TSA PreCheck costs up to $85 for five years, according to TSA; the exact price depends on which enrollment provider you choose. Global Entry costs more, but the fee covers both faster reentry and PreCheck benefits. If you travel abroad even occasionally during the five-year term, weigh the difference in price against how often you'll use each benefit.

• Many travel credit cards offer a statement credit for the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee. Terms vary by card, so read your card's benefits guide.
• Kids 17 and under who apply with an enrolled or applying parent pay nothing.
• Some airline and hotel loyalty programs may let members redeem points for the fee.
• You can renew up to a year before your membership expires, which helps you avoid a gap in benefits.

Renewal works like a new application: you submit it through your TTP account and pay the fee again. CBP lets you apply to renew one year before expiration. If you submit a renewal before your membership expires, you can keep using benefits for up to 24 months past the expiration date while CBP processes it. An interview may not be required at renewal.