United States: Global Entry Opens to Eligible Citizens of Costa Rica

Qualified citizens of Costa Rica are now eligible to apply for the Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website update. Successful applicants will benefit from expedited immigration and customs clearance when they enter the United States through a participating airport. Costa Rica joins a growing list of Global Entry partners, including Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Germany, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

Costa Rican citizens interested in Global Entry membership must set up an account in CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website, complete a TTP online application, and pay a $120 non-refundable application fee. Applicants are subject to background checks and an in-person interview with a CBP officer. Once the background check is complete, CBP will notify applicants whether they have been accepted into the program. Global Entry membership is valid for five years, though a violation of program rules could result in revocation of membership privileges.

Once a citizen of Costa Rica is enrolled in Global Entry, they may also be eligible to be selected for expedited security screening at U.S. airports through the TSA Pre-Check program.

 

This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen.