TTPRADARMinneapolis-St. Paul Global Entry Interview
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Global Entry enrollment center is at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), in Terminal 1 near lower-level baggage claim 11. It is the main enrollment center for the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. This page shows the current wait for a Global Entry interview at MSP, how availability has moved over recent weeks, CBP's official details for the office, and other centers in the region to compare before you book.
Next interview here 1 week Checked
The next scheduled opening is a week or two out. That is short enough that a cancellation could bring it forward by days rather than months.
Minneapolis-St. Paul availability history
What CBP was publishing for Global Entry interviews here on each day we checked. Today’s figure is at the top of the page; this shows how often earlier dates have actually been open.
In the last 57 days we checked, Minneapolis - St. Paul Global Entry EC had an interview date within a week on 38 of them, and a bookable window further out on 19 more. On those days the typical wait to the next interview was 2 days, and at its longest 2 weeks.
- Days checked
- 57 (21 Aug to 16 Oct)
- Interview within a week
- 38 of 57 days
- Any bookable date
- 57 of 57 days
- Typical wait when bookable
- 2 days
- Shortest / longest
- Same day / 2 weeks
Source: TTPRadar’s daily check of CBP’s public appointment scheduler. A day counts as bookable when at least three interview slots were open in the next six months.
Getting there and parking
From Minneapolis, take I-35W south to I-494 east, then exit at Highway 5 and follow the signs to Terminal 1. From St. Paul, take I-35E south to the W. 7th Street/MN-5 exit, turn right and continue west on MN-5 to the Terminal 1 exit.
CBP says you can use any airport parking lot; hourly parking is in the Gold lot, level 3. The office is near lower-level baggage claim 11. The METRO Blue Line light rail also stops at Terminal 1.
Hours and what to expect on arrival
CBP lists office hours as Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., closed on federal holidays.
Wait outside the enrollment center when you arrive. An officer should come out about every 10 minutes, and CBP asks you not to knock because interviews are in progress. If you will be late or miss your appointment, call the center.
U.S. citizens bring a passport, driver's license and proof of residence. Permanent residents bring a passport and green card; non-immigrants bring passports and U.S. visas.
Other centers in the region
If the MSP calendar does not fit, the closest alternatives TTPRadar tracks are Fargo, Des Moines and Milwaukee. If you are heading north anyway, Minnesota also has border enrollment centers at International Falls and Grand Portage. Waits change daily, so compare the live figures below.
If you have an international trip coming up, CBP's Enrollment on Arrival lets conditionally approved applicants complete the interview during CBP processing when they land at a participating airport, with no appointment. Check CBP's current list of participating airports before you count on it.
The enrollment center
Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport
- Address
- 4300 Glumack Drive
St. Paul, MN 55111 - Programs
- Global Entry
Directions from CBP
As of November 17, 2025 . Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Closed on Federal Holidays. Terminal 1. From Minneapolis Take I-35W south to I-494 east. Travel east on I-494 to the Highway 5 exit. Terminal 1 is located directly off Highway 5. Follow the highway signs to Terminal 1. The exit will be on the left beyond the Post Road exit. From St. Paul Take I-35E south to the W. 7th Street/MN-5 exit. Turn right onto W. 7th Street/MN-5. Continue traveling west on MN-5. Terminal 1 is located directly off MN-5. Follow highway signs to the Terminal 1 exit. Use any airport parking lot, hourly is designated for Gold lot level 3. Office is located near Lower-level Baggage claim # 11.
CBP’s notes for this center
U.S. citizens are required to bring U.S. Passport(s), driver's license and proof of residence. If you are a U.S. permanent resident, please bring your passport and U.S. Permanent Resident Card ("green card"). If you are a non-immigrant, please bring your passport(s) and U.S. visa(s). If you are going to be late or miss your appointment, call the enrollment center. If you are solely needing a name change and/or passport updates, we are open from 6:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Thursday. Please wait outside the Global Entry Enrollment Center and an officer should be out every 10 minutes. Please do not knock on the door as interviews are in progress.
Quoted from CBP’s public Trusted Traveler Programs scheduler, as published on 16 Oct 2026. CBP updates these without notice, so confirm details in your TTP account before you travel. TTPRadar is not affiliated with CBP.
Nearby Global Entry centers
You can interview at any Global Entry enrollment center, not just the closest. If you can travel, these are the alternatives and what each is showing today.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul Global Entry interview questions
How long is the Global Entry interview wait in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
About 1 week. On 16 Oct 2026 the earliest interview date published for Minneapolis - St. Paul Global Entry EC was 27 Oct 2026. Cancellations can open something sooner at any time.
How often do Minneapolis-St. Paul Global Entry interview slots open?
In the last 57 days we checked, Minneapolis - St. Paul Global Entry EC had an interview date within a week on 38 of them, and a bookable window further out on 19 more. On those days the typical wait to the next interview was 2 days, and at its longest 2 weeks. Openings between those dates come from cancellations and reschedules, which is what alerts are for.
Can I update my name or passport without an interview appointment?
CBP says that if you only need a name change or passport update, the center is open for that from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Where should I park for the MSP Global Entry office?
CBP says any airport parking lot works, with hourly parking in the Gold lot, level 3. The office is in Terminal 1 near lower-level baggage claim 11.
What if I am running late for my MSP interview?
CBP asks you to call the enrollment center if you are going to be late or miss your appointment. When you arrive, wait outside and do not knock; an officer comes out regularly.
How do I get an earlier Global Entry interview in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
By being there in the minutes after a slot is released, which is why checking by hand a few times a day rarely catches one. Watch more than one center if you can travel, and keep your TTP login to hand so you can confirm the moment you see a date.
Does TTPRadar book the interview for me?
No. We are independent of CBP and cannot book, hold or reserve an appointment. We tell you the moment an earlier Minneapolis-St. Paul interview appears, and you book it yourself on the official Trusted Traveler Programs website.
Is there a free way to watch Minneapolis-St. Paul?
Yes. Free browser alerts watch one center while you keep the page open and play a sound when an interview that suits you appears. Text alerts cost $24.99 once for 30 days, cover up to three centers and reach you wherever you are. There is no subscription and no account to create.
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