CLEAR, Global Entry And TSA PreCheck: What You Should Know

LOADING ERROR LOADING Being on vacation is fun. If you’ve had to stand in a long security or customs line at the airport, however, you may have noticed that some people get to shorter, quicker lines with programs like TSA PreCheck, CLEAR and Global Entry. PAUL J. RICHARDS via Getty Images Global Entry kiosks allow international travelers to expedite the often slow Customs and Border Protection process upon returning to the U.S. To be eligible for membership, you have to be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident or a citizen of one of CBP’s approved countries, which include Argentina, Germany and Singapore, among others. As with TSA PreCheck, Global Entry members will also receive a Known Traveler Number they can input when booking a flight for access to the expedited line. The Global Entry application process, however, is more rigorous than TSA PreCheck’s, so you may consider sticking to PreCheck if you have reason to believe you might not get approved for Global Entry.