JACKSONVILLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a Global Entry enrollment event at the Jaxport Cruise Terminal this week and next, giving conditionally approved applicants across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia a rare local opportunity to complete their required in-person interviews.
Interviews run through Friday and again Monday through Wednesday at the terminal, located at 9810 August Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32226, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT each day. The program, which costs $120 per application, now counts more than 10 million members nationwide.
“Global Entry continues to be one of CBP’s most popular Trusted Traveler programs, and demand for interviews remains high,” said Daniel Alonso, director of CBP’s Miami and Tampa field offices. “By partnering with the Jacksonville Cruise Terminal, we’re expanding access and making the enrollment process more convenient for travelers throughout north Florida and surrounding states.”
Applicants younger than 18 do not pay the $120 fee if a parent or legal guardian is already a Global Entry member or is applying at the same time. Conditionally approved applicants must schedule an interview through their Trusted Traveler Programs account by selecting “Jacksonville Cruise Terminal” or “Florida locations.”
CBP requires applicants to bring a valid passport, photo identification and proof of residency. Interviews are held in the second-floor conference area inside the main terminal. Walk-ins may be accommodated if space permits.
Global Entry, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Trusted Traveler programs, provides expedited screening at land, air and seaports of entry into the United States as well as at Preclearance locations worldwide. Successful applicants also receive TSA PreCheck benefits. All applicants must undergo thorough background checks before approval.
Applicants who miss the Jacksonville event can still complete their interviews through CBP’s Enrollment on Arrival process at participating airports upon returning from international travel.