Is Your Nationality Eligible for Global Entry?

Global Entry, managed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is primarily designed for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents — but many foreign nationals are also eligible through bilateral arrangements with their governments. If you're wondering whether your nationality qualifies, read on to find out.

Who Is Eligible for Global Entry?

✅ Automatically Eligible:

U.S. Citizens
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)

🌍 Eligible Foreign Nationals (through specific agreements):

Citizens of the following countries are currently eligible to apply for Global Entry, often after undergoing additional vetting by their home governments:

Argentina
Brazil
Bahrain
Colombia
Germany
India
Mexico
Panama
Singapore
South Korea
Switzerland
Taiwan (travelers must also have a valid ePassport and a U.S. visa or visa waiver)
United Kingdom

💡Canadian citizens are not directly eligible for Global Entry through application, but they can gain access to Global Entry benefits by enrolling in NEXUS, which includes Global Entry for air travel.

📣 Special Notes for Foreign Nationals

Each eligible nationality may require you to complete a pre-approval process with your country’s government before applying through the U.S. TTP system.
Some countries (like South Korea and Germany) require applicants to register through their own government’s program first.
You must pay the $100 non-refundable application fee and, if approved, complete an in-person interview with U.S. CBP.

How to Check and Apply

Visit https://ttp.dhs.gov
Select “Global Entry” and begin the application process.
If your country is not listed during the eligibility check, you are currently not eligible to apply.

What If My Nationality Isn’t Eligible?

If your country does not have a partnership with CBP yet:

You can’t apply for Global Entry at this time.
You can still apply for a U.S. visa or use TSA PreCheck (if eligible and residing in the U.S.)
Keep an eye on updates: CBP periodically adds new countries as agreements are formed.