UAE, US agree to start UAE's inclusion in US Global Entry Programme
Global Entry is an initiative that expedites entry procedures into US ports of entry
Washington: In a move to ease cross-border travel for Emiratis, the UAE and US governments have signed an agreement between the UAE Ministry of Interior and the US Department of Homeland Security. This agreement will lead to the UAE's inclusion in the US Global Entry Program by October 2024.
The signing took place on the sidelines of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's official visit to the US. Global Entry is an initiative that expedites entry procedures at US ports of entry.
"This arrangement represents another step forward in our shared efforts to strengthen bilateral security and facilitate commerce and travel," said UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba.
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"Once the UAE and US finalise consultations, Emirati citizens who apply and are approved for the Global Entry program will be able to enter the US using the Global Entry system at 75 airports in the US and other countries," he added.
The programme will expedite the arrival process for travelers into the US while enhancing security.
As pre-screened Global Entry participants, travellers can check in immediately at a Global Entry kiosk at a US Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility or upon arrival at any US port of entry, avoiding long lines and additional paperwork. However, Global Entry participants must still hold a valid US visa to enter the country.
As part of this cooperative process, UAE and US government authorities will begin developing and finalising criteria for the UAE's full participation in the Global Entry program.