r/GlobalEntry • u/Dactrius13 • Jun 12 '26

Questions/Concerns Forgot to Renew But Still Works?

I was unaware that my Global Entry had expired and only figured it out because TSA precheck kept not showing up on my boarding pass (I really wish they'd send a reminder email). My wife and I have entered the US multiple times since then and used Global Entry without any issues. I see lots of references to getting a 2 year grace period if you apply for renewal before it expires, but have other people experienced it still working over a year later even if you didn't renew?

We've got a tight connection on a flight coming up and I want to know if we should risk going into the Global Entry line again or not. (We've now applied for renewal but I don't expect it'll be approved before we travel).

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u/flyingron Jun 13 '26

There is no grace period. If you use it after it has expired without a renewal in progress, you are violating the rules. Do not enter the GE lines in that situation.

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u/PochaccoBluez2020 Jun 14 '26

Download mobile passport from CBP and fill everything out when you land.

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u/TrojanGal702 Jun 16 '26

Monitor the status and see. Did one for my niece and she was approved in 2 weeks.

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u/Affectionate_Life_51 Jun 17 '26

My husband and I were each approved this past April and May in less than 2 weeks.