Global Entry in Galveston

[Steelers0854]

We are sailing on the Wonder out of Galvestion in January. Does anyone know if the port has a Global Entry kiosk or line for customs?

Thanks for the help!

 

[TXDCLfan]

I believe "global entry" is only at airports.

 

[Steelers0854]

It has started moving to cruise terminals. The Princess terminal at Port Everglades in Ft Lauderdale has a Global Entry line that has expedited processing.

 

[Hundredacre]

I am not sure what this is, but when you get off the he ship in Galveston,, you pick up your luggage (if you need to) and walk to one of the open immigration/customs agents. There is no other option. Everyone goes the same way to the same kind of agent.

 

[TrySomethingNew]

I am not sure what this is, but when you get off the he ship in Galveston,, you pick up your luggage (if you need to) and walk to one of the open immigration/customs agents. There is no other option. Everyone goes the same way to the same kind of agent.

Global entry is a pre-screening program -that you pay for- to bypass the regular customs lines. You get a Global Entry card after you go through an application process and an in-person interview with homeland security. Then, instead of the regular customs line, you can go to a kiosk, get your fingers scanned, answer some questions, get approved for line bypass or sent into a short line for an agent. It is nice to hear that some cruise terminals have this.

 

[wl1117]

I asked my brother, who is a Customs Agent and used to work the Galveston Port. He said they still do not have Global Entry there.

 

[Steelers0854]

Thanks for all the responses. I hope Global Entry becomes more popular at the different terminals. It's a huge time saver.

 

[dcassetta]

At this time, the only Ship that uses Galveston is the Wonder. I think you'll find it customs will go pretty quickly even in the standard line.