For almost two years now, Global Entry has been open to applications for Indian passport holders. That being said, the process has been nothing short of a cluster…. See: How to apply for Global Entry on an Indian passport Having applied for Global Entry one year ago, and getting zero movement on the passport verification bit…
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How to apply for Global Entry on an Indian passport
The process to apply for a Global Entry card in the US can only be described as convoluted at best. Its lengthy, there is very little information provided before hand or during the application. Many ridiculous questions will pop up during the application, none of which I have found answers to. For instance: Why is…
Update: Global Entry apps need you to be physically present in India
Well the idiocy continues and unfortunately reigns supreme. Per this thread on Medium, the final word is that one needs to be present in India and show up to a interview at a local office in order to move ahead in the application process. Please note that you have to complete the India side verification…
US CBP rolls out Enrollment on Arrival for Global Entry
Somewhat relevant to Indian passport holders since instead of being totally useless if you live in India, you can now combine your entry into the US with getting enrolled into the program. https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-launches-global-entry-enrollment-arrival-5-international Per the US CBP: Starting today, you have the unique opportunity to interview for Global Entry when you return from your next…
US CBP now issuing refunds for Indian Global Entry Applications
Man….that was a nice 180 in a matter of a week. Now that the US CBP website has been updated with instructions for Indian passport holders, the US CBP is issuing refunds to folks who applied before July 6th. Disappointing since it likely means the stupidity behind the passport verification will probably be in effect….
Ugh! Somehow the Indian govt. managed to screw up the Global Entry enrollment.
Well that went to shit fast. I was impressed at how quickly India was incorporated into the GOES system…a mere 6 days after signing off on it. Now, its pretty apparent that great speed and the Indian bureaucracy definitely do not go hand in hand. Today (a full 6 days after India was listed on…
Indian passport eligibility to Global Entry is now live!
Update 2: It appears that this whole cluelessness is being tracked here: Indian Passport Process for GOES Update 1: It appears that every one is getting an email from the Indian Passport service about passport verification which also involves a physical trip to a Passport office located in India! Hoping this is an oversight. What’s even…
Finally! Indian Passport Holders Will Soon Have Access To Global Entry
With Indian Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump having met this week in the US, it looks like there is finally some progress happening on this. The Indian Express reports that Trump formally welcomed India into the International Expedited Traveler Initiative, which should see Indian citizens being eligible for Global Entry. Applauding the entrepreneurship…
What happened to India being included in the Global Entry program??
Almost exactly a year ago, there was an announcement that India would be one of the countries to be included in the Global Entry program. See https://www.indianembassy.org/press_detail.php?nid=2379 The article expected that enrollment could begin as early as August 2016. Now, a year later and there hasn’t been a single update on it. In case you are wondering…
Joys of an Indian Passport 