United States | Saudi Arabia added to CBP’s list of Global Entry partner countries

Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that Saudi Arabia is an official Global Entry partner.

Key takeaways:

• Membership in the Global Entry program for Saudi Arabian citizens is valid for five years.
• According to CBP, “Saudi Arabian applicants will undergo rigorous vetting by both U.S. and Saudi Arabian authorities, including an in-person interview conducted by CBP before enrollment.”
• During the Global Entry application process, Saudi Arabian citizens may use the Trusted Traveler mobile application.

Additional information: Saudi Arabia joins more than 20 international partners whose citizens are eligible to apply for Global Entry membership. Global Entry is one of CBP’s several Trusted Traveler Programs. CBP states, “Any violation of program terms will result in appropriate enforcement action, including termination of membership.”

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

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