U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened a new Global Entry Enrollment Center in Tampa, expanding access to the Trusted Traveler Program for residents and travelers across the Tampa Bay region, according to an Aug. 3 announcement.
The enrollment center is located at the Area Port of Tampa Office, 5519 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, Florida. It provides conditionally approved Global Entry applicants with a location to complete the required in-person interview for finalizing enrollment.
“Expanding access to Global Entry enhances both security and the travel experience,” said Daniel Alonso, director of Field Operations for CBP’s Miami and Tampa Field Office. “This new enrollment center makes the interview process more accessible for travelers in the Tampa Bay region while supporting our mission to facilitate lawful travel and strengthen border security.”
Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the United States using automated processing technology at participating airports. Applicants pay a $120 nonrefundable application fee, with membership valid for five years. The program includes eligibility for TSA PreCheck, which provides expedited security screening benefits on participating airlines. Children under 18 can enroll free if their parent or legal guardian is already enrolled.
The new center operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering interviews by appointment only after applicants receive conditional approval; walk-ins are not accepted. Applicants are required to bring a valid passport and photo identification showing their current residential address or present a machine-readable permanent resident card if they are lawful permanent residents.
Global Entry is one of several Trusted Traveler Programs managed by CBP that aim to enhance security by allowing officers to focus resources on unknown or higher-risk travelers while expediting processing for vetted individuals.