The addition of Global Entry kiosks to Bermuda pre-clearance at the island’s L.F. Wade International Airport is promising to make travel from Bermuda to the United States easier for “low-risk travelers,” with the kiosks able to scan passports and fingerprints and receive answers to customs declaration questions – a process that takes only about one minute.
“U.S. Customs & Border Protection [CBP] is pleased to expand the Global Entry program to Bermuda Preclearance, from where more than 280,000 people traveled to the U.S. last year,” said Paula Long, Bermuda Preclearance port director.
“Global Entry allows our officers to focus their efforts on unknown and potentially higher risk air travelers, while at the same time efficiently and securely facilitating low-risk travelers.”
“The United States has entrusted Bermuda as one of its Preclearance airports for over 40 years, enabling U.S.-bound travelers to enjoy an easy and hassle-free arrival experience at any number of its major gateway airports. With the introduction of Global Entry, that experience can now, only get better.”
“It is a tremendous, user-friendly tool that not only streamlines the departures process for our U.S.-bound travelers, but equally important, it helps enhance CBP’s border protection efforts. We think our passengers will be pleased with the new, added option.”
“With the addition of Bermuda Preclearance, Global Entry kiosks are now located in 49 U.S airports and 14 Preclearance airports. These locations serve 99 percent of incoming travelers to the United States,” the announcement said.
“U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents may apply for Global Entry, as well as citizens of certain countries with which CBP has reciprocal agreements, including Mexico, the Netherlands, Germany, Colombia, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
“Canadian citizens and residents enrolled in NEXUS may also use Global Entry. Persons under the age of 18 who meet the general eligibility criteria must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian in order to apply.
“To register for Global Entry, interested applicants must apply through CBP’s Global Online Enrollment System [GOES].”
For more information about CBP’s Global Entry Program, visit the website.
