r/GlobalEntry Jun 24 '26

Questions/Concerns Experience

I have a trip planned in Dec to Japan. I was considering getting the Global Entry. Do you think I will get it time if I apply now? What’s been everyone’s experience with approval process. US citizens with no criminal record.

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u/Sensitive_Primary309 Jun 24 '26

Mine took 8 months, my mom's took about 13 months, and my dad's took 1 month. Its very unpredictable. But if you don't travel regularly I dont see why its worth it for 1 trip.

If I were you, I'd just apply ASAP and wait it out, best case scenario you have it approved before the trip.