U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expanding the Global Entry trusted
traveler program to include certain citizens from a series of new
countries. The Global Entry international trusted traveler program is
active at most major U.S. airports. It allows pre-approved, low-risk
participants to expedite their entry into the U.S. using Global Entry
kiosks. Currently, only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful
permanent residents, Mexican nationals and some eligible citizens of the
Netherlands may participate in this program.
On August 9, 2013, the program will expand to also allow for
participation citizens of the Republic of Korea who participate in that
country’s Smart Entry System (SES) program; certain citizens of Germany
who participate in that country’s Automated and Biometrics-Supported
Border Controls (ABG) Plus program; a limited amount of citizens of
Qatar; and a limited amount of citizens from the United Kingdom who
frequently travel to the U.S.
