Saudi Arabia joins US Global Entry program to ease travel

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that Saudi Arabia has become an official partner in the Global Entry® program, marking a significant step to strengthen cooperation in travel, trade, and security between the United States and Saudi Arabia. With this announcement, Saudi Arabia joins 22 other partner countries whose citizens are now eligible to apply for the program.

Diane J. Sabatino, Executive Assistant Commissioner at the CBP Office of Field Operations, said: “Travel should be a bridge builder. By expanding Global Entry eligibility to Saudi citizens, we are facilitating international travel for trusted travelers while also deepening cooperation between our countries. This achievement reflects our shared vision for secure and efficient travel.”

The Global Entry program allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to benefit from expedited entry procedures at US airports, as well as access to TSA PreCheck® for eligible domestic flights. Applicants from Saudi Arabia will undergo thorough vetting by both US and Saudi authorities, including an in-person interview with CBP officials before completing enrollment.

Saudi citizens can use the Trusted Traveler mobile application during the application process. The app offers eligible travelers a convenient, unified way to apply for trusted traveler programs, check membership status, schedule interviews, and manage or renew memberships. Once enrolled, members can also use the app to confirm their arrival in the United States, helping make airport travel faster and smoother. For more information about the app, please visit:
https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/trusted-traveler-mobile-app

Global Entry membership is valid for five years, provided all program requirements are continuously met. Any violation of program terms may result in legal or administrative action, including cancellation of membership.

Global Entry is one of four trusted traveler programs managed by US Customs and Border Protection, serving millions of members worldwide each year by expediting entry into the United States. Through such partnerships, the agency continues to promote secure and efficient travel while strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations.

Saudi Arabia now joins other Global Entry partner countries, which include:

• Argentina, Croatia, Jordan, Singapore.

• Australia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Switzerland.

• Bahrain, El Salvador, Netherlands, Taiwan.

• Brazil, Germany, Panama, United Arab Emirates.

• Colombia, India, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom.

• Costa Rica, Japan.

For more information or to apply, please visit the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website:
https://ttp.dhs.gov/