Global Entry

What Global Entry Does

Global Entry is the official mobile app for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program. It is built for approved members returning to the United States after international travel. Instead of relying only on a fixed airport kiosk, eligible travelers can use the app to report their arrival, submit a current photo, and complete the required identity check from a supported port of entry.

Designed for International Arrivals

The app uses a list of participating airports and entry locations to help travelers select the correct place for their submission. Location access is part of the process, so the app is intended for use when you are physically at the relevant airport rather than planning an arrival in advance. After the submission is accepted, Global Entry provides a digital confirmation for the next stage of inspection.

• Arrival reporting through a phone
• Photo capture for identity verification
• Selection of supported airports and ports of entry
• Digital confirmation after a successful submission

Who It Suits

This is a focused utility, not a general travel planner. It makes sense for travelers who already hold Global Entry approval and regularly enter the U.S. from abroad. People who are not enrolled in the program will have little reason to use it, and occasional domestic travelers will not find much relevant functionality here.

Track Record

Published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Travel & Local category, Global Entry has a rating of 4.86 from 9,556 reviews and more than 100,000 installs. Those figures fit the app’s narrow purpose: it serves a specific group, but does so often enough to become part of the return-home routine for many approved members.