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Expansion of Global Entry Eligibility to
All Citizens of the United Kingdom
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection; Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: General notice.
AGENCY:
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) has established the
Global Entry international trusted
traveler program at most major U.S.
airports. Global Entry allows preapproved participants dedicated CBP
processing into the United States using
Global Entry kiosks located at
designated airports. In 2013, CBP
announced a limited pilot program
through which certain British citizens
were eligible to apply for participation
in the Global Entry program. This
SUMMARY:
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document announces that CBP is
concluding the pilot and expanding
eligibility in the Global Entry program
to include all British citizens with a
valid United Kingdom passport
documenting their British citizenship.
Additionally, this document announces
that certain U.S. citizens may apply for
membership in Registered Traveller, the
United Kingdom’s registered traveler
program.
Global Entry eligibility will be
expanded to British citizens on July 12,
2016. Applications will be accepted
beginning July 12, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Garret A. Conover, Office of Field
Operations, (202) 325–4062,
Garret.A.Conover@cbp.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Background
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Global Entry Program
Global Entry is a voluntary program
that allows for dedicated CBP
processing of pre-approved travelers
arriving in the United States at Global
Entry kiosks located at designated
airports. In a final rule published in the
Federal Register (77 FR 5681) on
February 6, 2012, CBP promulgated the
regulation (8 CFR 235.12) to establish
Global Entry as an ongoing voluntary
regulatory program. Section 235.12
contains a description of the program,
the eligibility criteria, the application
and enrollment process, and redress
procedures. Travelers who wish to
participate in Global Entry must apply
via the Global On-Line Enrollment
System (GOES) Web site, https://goesapp.cbp.dhs.gov, and pay the applicable
fee. Applications for Global Entry must
be completed and submitted
electronically. The list of airports with
Global Entry kiosks is available at
https://www.globalentry.gov.
Eligibility for participation in Global
Entry is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S.
nationals, U.S. lawful permanent
residents, and certain nonimmigrant
aliens from countries that have entered
into arrangements with CBP regarding
international trusted traveler programs.
Specifically, certain nonimmigrant
aliens from countries that have entered
into arrangements with CBP concerning
international trusted traveler programs
may be eligible to apply for
participation in Global Entry after CBP
announces the arrangement by
publication of a notice in the Federal
Register. The notice will include the
country, the scope of eligibility of
nonimmigrant aliens from that country
(e.g., whether only citizens of the
foreign country or citizens and non-
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citizens are eligible) and other
conditions that may apply based on the
terms of the arrangement. See 8 CFR
235.12(b)(1)(ii). In the preamble of the
Global Entry final rule, CBP recognized
the existence of previous arrangements
it had with Mexico and the Netherlands
regarding the international trusted
traveler programs and announced that
Mexican nationals and certain citizens
of the Netherlands were eligible to
apply for the Global Entry program. CBP
further specified that Mexican nationals
and citizens of the Netherlands who
were existing participants in the Global
Entry pilot would be automatically
enrolled in the ongoing Global Entry
program. CBP also stated that pursuant
to a previous Federal Register notice,1
participants in NEXUS and certain
participants in SENTRI would still be
allowed to use the Global Entry kiosks.
In a notice published in the Federal
Register (78 FR 48706) on August 9,
2013, CBP expanded Global Entry
eligibility to include citizens of the
Republic of Korea who are participants
in the Smart Entry System (SES), a
trusted traveler program for preapproved, low-risk travelers at
designated airports in the Republic of
Korea and a limited number of citizens
of the State of Qatar. In the notice, CBP
also announced a Global Entry pilot for
a limited number of German citizens
who participated in ABG Plus,
Germany’s former trusted traveler
program.
In a notice published in the Federal
Register (81 FR 7822) on February 16,
2016, CBP announced the conclusion of
the limited pilot for German citizens
and the expansion of Global Entry
eligibility to include all German
citizens. Additionally, this notice
announced that certain U.S. citizens
may apply for membership in
EasyPASS, Germany’s registered
traveler program.
In a notice published in the Federal
Register (80 FR 1509) on January 12,
2015, CBP expanded Global Entry
eligibility to include citizens of the
Republic of Panama. Additionally, the
notice announced that U.S. citizens who
participate in Global Entry or U.S.
citizens who can utilize Global Entry
kiosks as NEXUS or SENTRI
participants have the option to apply for
membership in Panama Global Pass, the
Republic of Panama’s trusted traveler
program.
1 See the Utilization of Global Entry Kiosks by
NEXUS and SENTRI Participants Federal Register
notice, December 29, 2010 (75 FR 82202) for further
information.
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Limited Global Entry Pilot for Certain
Citizens of the United Kingdom
In the August 9, 2013 notice
referenced in the previous section, CBP
also announced a limited Global Entry
pilot program allowing a limited
number of British citizens who
frequently travel to the United States to
apply for participation in Global Entry.
During this limited pilot, certain British
citizens who were identified as
potential participants in the pilot
program, received a promotional code
from a British airline carrier, the U.S.
Embassy, or CBP to use during the
application process. These applicants
were required to obtain a police
certificate to be presented to a CBP
officer at the time of the Global Entry
interview to demonstrate that they had
no criminal history. The United States
and the United Kingdom limited the
number of British citizens who could
apply for Global Entry to allow for the
development of the program’s
infrastructure. The notice stated that
CBP expected to be able to expand
eligibility to include all British citizens
in the near future and that such an
expansion would be announced by
notice in the Federal Register and on
https://www.globalentry.gov.
Expansion of Global Entry Program To
Include All Citizens of the United
Kingdom
This document announces that
pursuant to the Joint Declaration signed
by the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, CBP, and the United Kingdom
Home Office, United Kingdom Border
Agency of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland (United Kingdom Border
Agency) on June 24, 2008, CBP is
expanding Global Entry eligibility to
include all British citizens in
accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth below. As a result,
CBP is concluding the limited pilot
program. All pilot participants will
continue their Global Entry membership
for the initial five-year membership
period. If pilot participants want to
renew their membership when their
initial Global Entry membership
expires, the renewal will be subject to
the terms and conditions set forth
below.
Any British citizen with a valid
United Kingdom passport documenting
his or her British citizenship may apply
for Global Entry. The terms ‘‘citizens of
the United Kingdom’’ as used in the
Joint Statement and ‘‘British citizen’’ as
used in this notice refer to citizens of
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland,
and Wales.
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Before a British citizen can apply for
Global Entry, he or she must first
register to apply through the United
Kingdom Home Office Web site,
www.gov.uk. The United Kingdom
charges a non-refundable £42 processing
fee for registering to apply for Global
Entry. This processing fee is collected
by the United Kingdom to process the
applicant’s background check. After the
applicant is thoroughly vetted for Global
Entry by the United Kingdom Border
Agency, the applicant will receive a UK
Access Code from the United Kingdom
to use to apply for Global Entry.2
To apply for Global Entry, the
applicant will be required to complete
the online application located on the
GOES Web site, pay the non-refundable
Global Entry fee, and satisfy all the
requirements of Global Entry. During
the application process, the applicant
will also be required to enter the UK
Access Code on the GOES Web site. If
an applicant is not vetted by the United
Kingdom and does not have a UK
Access Code prior to applying to Global
Entry, the Global Entry application will
not be accepted. The applicant will be
permitted to participate in Global Entry
only upon successful completion of a
risk assessment by CBP and completion
of an interview with a CBP officer.3 CBP
will notify the applicant whether or not
he or she has been accepted in the
Global Entry program.
Applicants may be denied enrollment
in the Global Entry program for various
reasons. The eligibility criteria are set
forth in detail in the Global Entry final
rule and 8 CFR 235.12. See also https://
www.globalentry.gov.
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U.S. Citizens’ Participation in
Registered Traveller
Certain U.S. citizens who are 18 years
of age or older have the option to enroll
in Registered Traveller, a registered
traveler program in the United Kingdom
that provides expedited entry into the
country via ePassport gates at border
control. An ePassport is required for
Registered Traveller for use at these
ePassport gates. A U.S. citizen does not
have to be a member of a CBP trusted
traveler program to apply for Registered
Traveller. However, a U.S. citizen must
meet specific visa and/or travel
qualifications to be eligible to apply for
Registered Traveller.
2 Unlike
in the pilot, a British citizen does not
have to obtain a police certificate to present to the
CBP officer at the time of the Global Entry
interview.
3 The vetting criteria to be used by both the
United Kingdom Border Agency and CBP were
mutually agreed upon by both agencies and are
consistent with each agency’s applicable domestic
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Eligible U.S. applicants may apply for
Registered Traveller on the United
Kingdom Web site. U.S. applicants must
register for Registered Traveller directly
with the British Government and
undergo a background check. There is a
fee associated with Registered Traveller.
The applicant will be notified by the
United Kingdom about whether he or
she is approved for Registered Traveller.
More information about Registered
Traveller, including the eligibility
criteria and how to apply, is available at
www.gov.uk.
Dated: July 6, 2016.
Todd C. Owen,
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of
Field Operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[CBP Dec. No. 16-09]
Expansion of Global Entry Eligibility to All Citizens of the
United Kingdom
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: General notice.
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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has established the
Global Entry international trusted traveler program at most major U.S.
airports. Global Entry allows pre-approved participants dedicated CBP
processing into the United States using Global Entry kiosks located at
designated airports. In 2013, CBP announced a limited pilot program
through which certain British citizens were eligible to apply for
participation in the Global Entry program. This
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document announces that CBP is concluding the pilot and expanding
eligibility in the Global Entry program to include all British citizens
with a valid United Kingdom passport documenting their British
citizenship. Additionally, this document announces that certain U.S.
citizens may apply for membership in Registered Traveller, the United
Kingdom's registered traveler program.
DATES: Global Entry eligibility will be expanded to British citizens on
July 12, 2016. Applications will be accepted beginning July 12, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Garret A. Conover, Office of Field
Operations, (202) 325-4062, Garret.A.Conover@cbp.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Global Entry Program
Global Entry is a voluntary program that allows for dedicated CBP
processing of pre-approved travelers arriving in the United States at
Global Entry kiosks located at designated airports. In a final rule
published in the Federal Register (77 FR 5681) on February 6, 2012, CBP
promulgated the regulation (8 CFR 235.12) to establish Global Entry as
an ongoing voluntary regulatory program. Section 235.12 contains a
description of the program, the eligibility criteria, the application
and enrollment process, and redress procedures. Travelers who wish to
participate in Global Entry must apply via the Global On-Line
Enrollment System (GOES) Web site, https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov, and
pay the applicable fee. Applications for Global Entry must be completed
and submitted electronically. The list of airports with Global Entry
kiosks is available at https://www.globalentry.gov.
Eligibility for participation in Global Entry is limited to U.S.
citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and certain
nonimmigrant aliens from countries that have entered into arrangements
with CBP regarding international trusted traveler programs.
Specifically, certain nonimmigrant aliens from countries that have
entered into arrangements with CBP concerning international trusted
traveler programs may be eligible to apply for participation in Global
Entry after CBP announces the arrangement by publication of a notice in
the Federal Register. The notice will include the country, the scope of
eligibility of nonimmigrant aliens from that country (e.g., whether
only citizens of the foreign country or citizens and non-citizens are
eligible) and other conditions that may apply based on the terms of the
arrangement. See 8 CFR 235.12(b)(1)(ii). In the preamble of the Global
Entry final rule, CBP recognized the existence of previous arrangements
it had with Mexico and the Netherlands regarding the international
trusted traveler programs and announced that Mexican nationals and
certain citizens of the Netherlands were eligible to apply for the
Global Entry program. CBP further specified that Mexican nationals and
citizens of the Netherlands who were existing participants in the
Global Entry pilot would be automatically enrolled in the ongoing
Global Entry program. CBP also stated that pursuant to a previous
Federal Register notice,\1\ participants in NEXUS and certain
participants in SENTRI would still be allowed to use the Global Entry
kiosks.
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\1\ See the Utilization of Global Entry Kiosks by NEXUS and
SENTRI Participants Federal Register notice, December 29, 2010 (75
FR 82202) for further information.
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In a notice published in the Federal Register (78 FR 48706) on
August 9, 2013, CBP expanded Global Entry eligibility to include
citizens of the Republic of Korea who are participants in the Smart
Entry System (SES), a trusted traveler program for pre-approved, low-
risk travelers at designated airports in the Republic of Korea and a
limited number of citizens of the State of Qatar. In the notice, CBP
also announced a Global Entry pilot for a limited number of German
citizens who participated in ABG Plus, Germany's former trusted
traveler program.
In a notice published in the Federal Register (81 FR 7822) on
February 16, 2016, CBP announced the conclusion of the limited pilot
for German citizens and the expansion of Global Entry eligibility to
include all German citizens. Additionally, this notice announced that
certain U.S. citizens may apply for membership in EasyPASS, Germany's
registered traveler program.
In a notice published in the Federal Register (80 FR 1509) on
January 12, 2015, CBP expanded Global Entry eligibility to include
citizens of the Republic of Panama. Additionally, the notice announced
that U.S. citizens who participate in Global Entry or U.S. citizens who
can utilize Global Entry kiosks as NEXUS or SENTRI participants have
the option to apply for membership in Panama Global Pass, the Republic
of Panama's trusted traveler program.
Limited Global Entry Pilot for Certain Citizens of the United Kingdom
In the August 9, 2013 notice referenced in the previous section,
CBP also announced a limited Global Entry pilot program allowing a
limited number of British citizens who frequently travel to the United
States to apply for participation in Global Entry. During this limited
pilot, certain British citizens who were identified as potential
participants in the pilot program, received a promotional code from a
British airline carrier, the U.S. Embassy, or CBP to use during the
application process. These applicants were required to obtain a police
certificate to be presented to a CBP officer at the time of the Global
Entry interview to demonstrate that they had no criminal history. The
United States and the United Kingdom limited the number of British
citizens who could apply for Global Entry to allow for the development
of the program's infrastructure. The notice stated that CBP expected to
be able to expand eligibility to include all British citizens in the
near future and that such an expansion would be announced by notice in
the Federal Register and on https://www.globalentry.gov.
Expansion of Global Entry Program To Include All Citizens of the United
Kingdom
This document announces that pursuant to the Joint Declaration
signed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, CBP, and the United
Kingdom Home Office, United Kingdom Border Agency of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland (United Kingdom Border Agency) on June 24, 2008, CBP
is expanding Global Entry eligibility to include all British citizens
in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth below. As a
result, CBP is concluding the limited pilot program. All pilot
participants will continue their Global Entry membership for the
initial five-year membership period. If pilot participants want to
renew their membership when their initial Global Entry membership
expires, the renewal will be subject to the terms and conditions set
forth below.
Any British citizen with a valid United Kingdom passport
documenting his or her British citizenship may apply for Global Entry.
The terms ``citizens of the United Kingdom'' as used in the Joint
Statement and ``British citizen'' as used in this notice refer to
citizens of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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Before a British citizen can apply for Global Entry, he or she must
first register to apply through the United Kingdom Home Office Web
site, www.gov.uk. The United Kingdom charges a non-refundable [pound]42
processing fee for registering to apply for Global Entry. This
processing fee is collected by the United Kingdom to process the
applicant's background check. After the applicant is thoroughly vetted
for Global Entry by the United Kingdom Border Agency, the applicant
will receive a UK Access Code from the United Kingdom to use to apply
for Global Entry.\2\
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obtain a police certificate to present to the CBP officer at the
time of the Global Entry interview.
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To apply for Global Entry, the applicant will be required to
complete the online application located on the GOES Web site, pay the
non-refundable Global Entry fee, and satisfy all the requirements of
Global Entry. During the application process, the applicant will also
be required to enter the UK Access Code on the GOES Web site. If an
applicant is not vetted by the United Kingdom and does not have a UK
Access Code prior to applying to Global Entry, the Global Entry
application will not be accepted. The applicant will be permitted to
participate in Global Entry only upon successful completion of a risk
assessment by CBP and completion of an interview with a CBP officer.\3\
CBP will notify the applicant whether or not he or she has been
accepted in the Global Entry program.
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\3\ The vetting criteria to be used by both the United Kingdom
Border Agency and CBP were mutually agreed upon by both agencies and
are consistent with each agency's applicable domestic laws and
policies.
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Applicants may be denied enrollment in the Global Entry program for
various reasons. The eligibility criteria are set forth in detail in
the Global Entry final rule and 8 CFR 235.12. See also https://www.globalentry.gov.
U.S. Citizens' Participation in Registered Traveller
Certain U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age or older have the
option to enroll in Registered Traveller, a registered traveler program
in the United Kingdom that provides expedited entry into the country
via ePassport gates at border control. An ePassport is required for
Registered Traveller for use at these ePassport gates. A U.S. citizen
does not have to be a member of a CBP trusted traveler program to apply
for Registered Traveller. However, a U.S. citizen must meet specific
visa and/or travel qualifications to be eligible to apply for
Registered Traveller.
Eligible U.S. applicants may apply for Registered Traveller on the
United Kingdom Web site. U.S. applicants must register for Registered
Traveller directly with the British Government and undergo a background
check. There is a fee associated with Registered Traveller. The
applicant will be notified by the United Kingdom about whether he or
she is approved for Registered Traveller. More information about
Registered Traveller, including the eligibility criteria and how to
apply, is available at www.gov.uk.
Dated: July 6, 2016.
Todd C. Owen,
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations.
[FR Doc. 2016-16435 Filed 7-11-16; 8:45 am]
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