Global Entry in California: Centers and Live Interview Waits

Global Entry in California: Centers and Live Interview Waits

California has six Global Entry enrollment centers that TTPRadar tracks: Los Angeles, Ontario, San Francisco, San Diego airport, Otay Mesa and Calexico. Which one gets you the soonest interview changes from day to day, so this guide gives you the facts about each center plus its live wait, instead of a fixed ranking.

Earlier versions of this page quoted waits of 14 to 16 months at LAX and listed centers in Burbank, Sacramento, San Jose, Palm Springs, Fresno, Arcata and Crescent City. Those figures were not current, and none of those cities appear among the enrollment centers we track. In TTPRadar's daily checks from late August to mid October 2026, the LAX center showed an interview within a week on almost every day.

California waits right now

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) Enrollment Center: next interview tomorrow as of November 11, 2026. See the LAX page.

Ontario Airport Enrollment Center: no availability as of November 11, 2026. See the Ontario page.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) Enrollment Center: next interview 1 month away as of November 11, 2026. See the San Francisco page.

San Diego Airport Enrollment Center: no availability as of November 11, 2026. See the San Diego page.

Otay Mesa Enrollment Center: no availability as of November 11, 2026. See the San Diego page.

Calexico Enrollment Center: next interview 6 days away as of November 11, 2026. See the Calexico page.

You can interview at any enrollment center, wherever you live. Compare these with every other center on the Global Entry wait times board.

Southern California

Los Angeles

• Where: 11099 S. La Cienega Blvd, Suite 205 (second floor), Los Angeles. CBP stresses that this office is not at the airport.
• Parking: use the designated Global Entry visitor spaces or the CBP visitor areas marked with green curbs. CBP says vehicles parked anywhere else will be towed.
• Bring: your passport book (CBP says passport cards are not accepted), your driver's license, and proof of residency if your license shows a different address.

More detail, including history, is on the LAX Global Entry interview page.

Ontario

• Where: Ontario International Airport, International Arrivals Terminal, 2222 International Way, Ontario.
• Good for: the Inland Empire and the eastern side of the Los Angeles area.
• Bring: the same documents as Los Angeles. CBP asks you to print your appointment letter to show at check-in.

San Diego International Airport

• Where: Terminal 2, Zone V, 3835 North Harbor Drive, next to the CBP Trade Office. Follow signs for Terminal 2 parking, then walk west through the terminal.
• Note: CBP says there is no free parking or validation, and asks you to arrive only a few minutes early because seating is limited.

See the San Diego Global Entry interview page for both San Diego centers.

Otay Mesa (San Diego)

• Where: 9725 Via De La Amistad, San Diego. Take Siempre Viva Rd east, the last U.S. exit, then turn right on Roll Drive.
• Programs: Global Entry and SENTRI.
• Note: no walk-ins. CBP asks for original documents only and lists more items than the airport centers do, so read the list on your notice carefully.

Calexico

• Where: 1699 East Carr Road, Calexico, at the port of entry. From San Diego, take I-8 east to CA-7 south.
• Programs: Global Entry and SENTRI.
• Note: CBP says late arrivals are not accepted and warns that map apps may take you into Mexico. Follow CBP's written directions.

Northern California

San Francisco

• Where: SFO International Terminal, International Arrivals Lobby on the G side. Park in the international terminal garage, G side.
• Bring: a valid passport, your permanent resident card or visa if applicable, and a driver's license with your current address, or proof of residency if it is out of date.
• Note: CBP says appointment times are shown in 24-hour time.

See the San Francisco Global Entry interview page for its wait history.

SFO is the only Northern California center in our data. If its wait is long, the nearest alternatives are out of state or in Southern California, so compare the live board before you plan a trip.

Nearby centers outside California

• Las Vegas: Harry Reid International, Terminal 3, 2nd level, east end, near door 47.
• San Luis, Arizona: near Yuma, at the commercial port of entry. Global Entry and SENTRI. CBP says late arrivals are not accepted.

Las Vegas Enrollment Center: next interview 6 days away as of November 11, 2026. See the Las Vegas page.

San Luis Enrollment Center: next interview 2 weeks away as of November 11, 2026. See the San Luis page.

How to pick a California center

• Start with the live numbers, not an old ranking. Waits at the same center can change a lot within weeks.
• Check the address. The Los Angeles center is not at LAX, and the two border centers have their own directions and document lists.
• Allow for traffic. California drive times vary widely by time of day, so plan your trip with a buffer, especially for Calexico, which does not accept late arrivals.
• Book, then keep watching. If the earliest date is too far out, book it and move to an earlier slot if one opens. Free browser alerts watch one center, and text alerts cover up to 3.

Frequently Asked Questions About California Centers

Is LAX still a year-plus wait for Global Entry?

Not in our recent data. From late August to mid October 2026, the LAX center showed an interview within a week on almost every day we checked. Waits can change, so check the live figure above.

Do California residents get priority at California centers?

No. CBP does not prioritize by residency, and you can book at any enrollment center.

Can I use a California center if I don't live there?

Yes. You can use any enrollment center regardless of your address.

Are approval standards different at smaller or border centers?

No. CBP applies the same eligibility rules everywhere. The center only affects when and where you interview.