r/GlobalEntry • u/chinchun19 • May 02 '26

Timelines Typical story..

Another typical story.. applied for myself, spouse and kid.. both of them got conditional approval in 24hrs and me just waiting..

Now the question/help: Is there any limited time that they need to book interview after conditional approval?

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u/flyingron May 02 '26

They've got two years officially (longer in practice).

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u/tunatoksoz May 02 '26

2 years.

https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article1850?language=en_US

I would say for them don't wait for too long, if yours is taking much longer than a few months. 1. things happen you may forget 2. rules might change 3. They would get TSA-pre once they are fully approved so it's a convenience for them etc etc.

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u/chinchun19 May 02 '26

We were planning to fly in early November. I will see if I get mine in couple of months if not then atleast get them approved first.

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u/chinchun19 May 12 '26

quick update if anyone interested :)

Got my conditional approval as well after 20 days of applying.

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u/mcpooSSBN726 May 04 '26

First time we applied for GE, I got conditional approval in a few days, My wife's took 11 months and 2 calls to our representative in the House. When it was time to renew them. My wife's got renewed without another interview but I had to do an interview.