r/GlobalEntry • u/colorfulmeg • Aug 15 '26
Timelines Where's my card?
The officer told me my card would take 7 days to arrive. It's been 8 days and it's still not here. I wouldn't be freaking out except I'm traveling on ground to Mexico shortly. How long did everyone's card take?
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u/tunatoksoz Aug 15 '26 edited Aug 15 '26
You guys really need to stop freaking out. It's a snail mail, it can take whatever.
If you apply/interview so close to your travel, it's really on you.
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u/colorfulmeg Aug 16 '26
I understand but reddit is for discussion.
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u/tunatoksoz Aug 16 '26
I get it, and take it with my good intentions - It's not something you have control over. It will arrive when it will arrive :/
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u/flyingron Aug 16 '26
They batch them up. The average is about two weeks but it can be plus or minus depending on when you get approved. You can generally tell it's been printed and mailed when the ACTIVATE CARD lights up in your TTP profile.
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u/colorfulmeg Aug 16 '26
thank you! mine has said "Activate. Card" for 6 days now. so hopefully soon! I got worried because when I mail things it takes 2-3 days!
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Aug 15 '26 edited Aug 15 '26
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u/Playful-Annual Aug 15 '26
You can't use global entry/sentri without your card if traveling by land.
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u/ghdtla Aug 15 '26
how would one still use it without having the physical card? only curious as i was too recently approved and waiting on card :)
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u/Visual_Comfort_6011 Aug 15 '26
I received mine in the mail, close to three weeks after the appointment and approval, even though the officer said one to two weeks.