Why are only these 11 countries eligible for Global Entry?

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As of November 2018, the Global Entry program in the USA is open just to USA citizens, USA permanent residents, and to citizens of 11 other countries:

  • Citizens of Argentina
  • Citizens of India
  • Citizens of Colombia
  • Citizens of United Kingdom
  • Citizens of Germany
  • Citizens of Panama
  • Citizens of Singapore
  • Citizens of South Korea
  • Citizens of Switzerland
  • Citizens of Taiwan
  • Mexican nationals

What’s so special about these 11? I can understand why Canada is missing (you’re supposed to use NEXUS) but why is South Korea there but not Japan? Why Argentina and not Australia? Why the UK but not New Zealand?

The absence of two of the Five Eyes is particularly interesting given that those countries are supposed to be America’s closest allies (well, up to Feb 2017).

What is the criteria by which the Global Entry eligible foreign nations are chosen?






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What prevents you from getting Global Entry?

You may not be eligible for participation in the Global Entry program if you: Provide false or incomplete information on the application; Have been convicted of any criminal offense or have pending criminal charges or outstanding warrants (to include driving under the influence);

Do other countries have Global Entry?

In addition to the U.S., Global Entry has several countries that participate in the program, including: Argentina. India. Colombia.

Why is Global Entry Denied?

In fact, applicants are routinely denied Global Entry status due to criminal offenses or arrests \u2013 even if those offenses are decades old, and even if those offenses have been dismissed, expunged, pardoned, and/or sealed.

What countries honor Global Entry?

Global Entry is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. legal permanent residents as well as citizens of certain countries with which CBP has trusted traveler arrangements, including Argentina, Colombia, Germany, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the ...



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