CBP hosts Jacksonville enrollment event for conditionally approved Global Entry applicants

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a Global Entry enrollment event at the Jacksonville Cruise Terminal. This event offers conditionally approved applicants from Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia a local opportunity to complete their required in-person interviews.

Event Details -

Dates: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, through Friday, Sept. 4, 2026; and Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, through Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.

Time: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST daily.

Location: Jaxport Cruise Terminal, 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226.

"Global Entry continues to be one of CBP's most popular Trusted Traveler programs, and demand for interviews remains high," said Daniel Alonso, director for the Miami and Tampa field offices. "By hosting this event, we are expanding access and making the enrollment process more convenient for travelers throughout North Florida and surrounding states."

Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the United States using automated processing technology at participating airports. Applicants pay a $120 nonrefundable application fee. Membership is valid for five years and includes eligibility for TSA PreCheck®, providing expedited security screening benefits for domestic travel on participating airlines. Global Entry is free for children under 18 if their parent or legal guardian is enrolled in the program.

Conditionally approved applicants must schedule an interview through their Trusted Traveler Programs account by selecting "Jacksonville Mobile Event" or "Florida locations." Applicants should bring all required documents, including a valid passport, photo identification, and proof of residency.

To access the interview location, enter through the main terminal doors and follow the event signage to the check-in area. While appointments are encouraged, walk-ins may be accommodated if space permits. Applicants who are unable to attend this event may use CBP's Enrollment on Arrival process to complete their interviews at participating airports upon returning from abroad.

Global Entry, part of the Department of Homeland Security's Trusted Traveler programs, provides expedited screening for pre-approved members, enhances security and facilitates legitimate trade and travel. The program has over 10 million members and is available at land, air, and seaports of entry into the U.S., as well as at preclearance locations worldwide.

CBP's Trusted Traveler programs enhance security by enabling officers to focus resources on unknown and higher-risk travelers while expediting processing for vetted, low-risk travelers.

Travelers interested in applying for Global Entry or scheduling an interview can visit the CBP Trusted Traveler Programs website for eligibility requirements, application information, and appointment availability. For more information on Global Entry and other Trusted Traveler Programs, please visit https://ttp.dhs.gov.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 70,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air and on the seas. We enforce safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration and trust.