Compare Trusted Traveler Programs

Find the perfect fit for your travel needs. Review the application requirements, costs, and perks of DHS programs to skip the long lines at the border.

Global Entry

The Global Standard

$120/ 5 years

Best For

International air travelers arriving in the US.

Key Benefits

Expedited clearance at US airports
TSA PreCheck®
Expedited land border crossing (with card)
Does not require initial vehicle inspection

Drawbacks / Requirements

Long interview wait times (up to 11 months)
Requires Passport or Resident Card

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SENTRI

Southern Border Specialist

$120/ 5 years

Best For

Frequent land border crossers between Mexico and the US.

Key Benefits

Dedicated fast lanes for Mexico-US land borders
Access to Global Entry kiosks (if holding a passport)
TSA PreCheck® (Solo ciudadanos/residentes de EE. UU.)

Drawbacks / Requirements

All vehicles must be registered and inspected
Fewer enrollment centers available (mostly down south)

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NEXUS

Northern Border Essential

$120/ 5 years

Best For

Frequent travelers between the US and Canada.

Key Benefits

Dedicated fast lanes for Canada-US land borders
Expedited custom clearance at Canadian airports
Expedited clearance at US airports (like Global Entry)
TSA PreCheck®

Drawbacks / Requirements

Requires approval from both US and Canadian governments
Interviews strictly limited to northern border centers

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The Core Challenge: Interview Availability

Regardless of which Trusted Traveler program you choose, the largest bottleneck is securing an appointment for your final approval interview. Demand is currently at an all-time high, leaving applicants waiting 4 to 11 months just to get a date at their local airport or border crossing.

That's where we come in. Our monitoring service scans the enrollment calendar 24/7 and sends you a text alert as soon as someone cancels, letting you snipe the slot and get your interview done in days—not months.

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Appt Helper

The Core Challenge: Interview Availability