TTPRADARGlobal Entry Renewal in 2026: Fee, Timeline, and Whether You Need an Interview
- How: Sign in to your TTP account at ttp.dhs.gov and submit a renewal application
- Fee: $120
- Processing: Varies; CBP does not publish a standard time
- Interview: Some renewals are approved without one; others are conditionally approved and need an interview
- Renew window: Up to 1 year before expiration
- Grace period: If you submit before your membership expires, CBP lets you keep using Global Entry for up to 24 months past the expiration date while the renewal is pending
If your expiration is within the next 12 months, you should renew now. Here's why.
When to renew
CBP allows you to submit a renewal anytime in the 12 months before your membership expires. You don't lose any time by renewing early: your new 5-year term starts from your existing expiration date, not from when you submit.
Practical guidance: if you're inside 12 months, submit. The one deadline that matters is your expiration date: a renewal filed before it keeps your benefits running while CBP works on it.
What renewal costs
The renewal fee is $120, identical to the new-application fee. Some credit cards reimburse this as a statement credit; if yours does, the renewal is effectively free.
There is no separate renewal-specific fee structure.
Step-by-step: submitting your renewal
- Sign in to TTP at ttp.dhs.gov
- From your dashboard, click Renew Application
- Update any changed information (address, passport, employment)
- Pay the $120 renewal fee
- Wait for renewal status to move to either Approved or Conditional Approval
Most renewals don't require new fingerprints, but some do; TTP will tell you if yours does.
Will you need an interview to renew?
Maybe. There are two paths:
- No interview required: Some renewing members are approved without an interview.
- Interview required: CBP issues conditional approval, and you schedule an interview the same way a new applicant would, or use Enrollment on Arrival.
You won't know which path you're on until CBP processes your renewal. If you're conditionally approved, plan for an interview.
If your renewal requires an interview, you're back in the same line as new applicants
CBP doesn't fast-track renewal interviews. You're competing for the same appointment slots as first-time applicants, and waits differ by enrollment center. Here is where they stand right now:
Live from our daily check on November 11, 2026: 68 of 115 Global Entry enrollment centers had an interview within a week, 23 were booked two weeks or more out, and 16 showed no dates at all. The longest waits: Eagle Pass Enrollment Center (2 months), Springfield-Branson Airport Enrollment Center (2 months), Del Rio Enrollment Center (2 months). See every center’s wait today.
Two ways to get an interview sooner: book the first reasonable slot as a backstop, then watch for cancellations with free browser alerts and reschedule into a closer date.
What happens if your membership expires before you interview
It depends on when you filed:
- Renewal submitted before expiration: CBP lets you keep using Global Entry for up to 24 months past your expiration date while the renewal is pending. That gives you time to get through the interview.
- Nothing submitted before expiration: Your benefits end on the expiration date, including the TSA PreCheck that comes with Global Entry. You can still travel through standard customs and security lines.
This is why filing early matters more than anything else. Check the expiration date in your TTP account and submit before it. Current interview waits by center are on the live Global Entry wait times board.
Don't let your membership lapse
If your renewal interview date is further out than you want, TTPRadar can help you find an earlier one. Pick a center you can reach, set a date to beat, and get an alert when an earlier slot opens. You book it yourself in TTP.
Find an interview soonerRenewal vs new application
If you let your membership lapse for too long, CBP may treat your next application as new rather than renewal. The fee is the same, but you'd lose any background-check head start and likely face a longer review.
Submitting a renewal, even if you suspect you'll need an interview, is always faster than starting fresh.
FAQ
Can I renew if my membership has already expired?
Yes, for a window after expiration. Beyond that, you'll need to submit a new application.
Do I need a new passport for renewal?
Only if your current one has expired or changed.
How early should I submit the renewal?
Up to 12 months before expiration. The key is to submit before your membership expires, so the 24-month grace period applies.
Does renewing early shorten my new term?
No. Your new 5-year term starts from your existing expiration date.
If I'm renewing and need an interview, can I use Enrollment on Arrival?
Yes, same eligibility as new applicants. EOA guide.