TTPRADARPhiladelphia Global Entry Interview
The Philadelphia Global Entry enrollment center is at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), on the 3rd floor of Terminal A West in the international arrivals hall. It serves Philadelphia and its Pennsylvania suburbs, including Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks and Chester counties, along with northern Delaware and South Jersey. This page shows the live next-available interview date, how availability has moved over recent weeks, CBP's official details and nearby centers you can add to your search.
Next interview here Tomorrow Checked
There are interview slots open here within the week, so you may be able to book a date directly on the Trusted Traveler Programs site right now without waiting for a cancellation.
Philadelphia 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, Philadelphia International Airport had an interview date within a week on 41 of them, and a bookable window further out on 16 more. On those days the typical wait to the next interview was 3 days, and at its longest 1 week.
- Days checked
- 57 (21 Aug to 16 Oct)
- Interview within a week
- 41 of 57 days
- Any bookable date
- 57 of 57 days
- Typical wait when bookable
- 3 days
- Shortest / longest
- Same day / 1 week
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.
Finding the office
The office is in Terminal A West. From I-95 north or south, take the airport exit and follow signs for the arrivals road, then for parking at Terminal A West. Parking is not validated, so expect to pay.
Go up to the 3rd floor international arrivals hall. The door is on the left side, just beyond the overhead "Do Not Enter" sign, next to the double glass doors. You do not need to ring the bell. Take a seat: a CBP officer comes out about every 15 minutes to confirm names and appointment times and walk applicants in.
Without a car, SEPTA's Airport Line regional rail stops at the airport terminals.
Appointments and documents
Philadelphia is by appointment only, and no walk-ins are seen. Each person needs their own appointment, including immediate family members, and appointments can only be made online through your Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account. Bring your valid passport. Permanent residents also bring their green card.
Catching an earlier interview
Several other centers are within driving distance: Wilmington, Delaware, Newark Liberty and BWI are listed below with their live waits. Watching two or three at once gives you more chances to see an earlier date, and you can book whichever opens first. If you already have a Philadelphia appointment, rescheduling to an earlier one in your TTP account is free.
If you are conditionally approved and flying home to PHL from abroad, Enrollment on Arrival is another route. Check that your arrival airport is on CBP's current Enrollment on Arrival list before you count on it.
The enrollment center
Philadelphia Global Entry Enrollment Center
- Address
- Philadelphia Intl Airport, Terminal A West, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19153 - Programs
- Global Entry
Directions from CBP
From the North or South on I95, take the airport exit, follow signs for arrivals road, rental car road, parking in term A west. Parking is NOT validated; it is your expense. CBP is on the 3rd floor, the international arrivals hall. At the left side of Intl Hall, just beyond the overhead "Do Not Enter" sign, next to the double glass doors. CBP Officers will come out every 15 minutes and will confirm your name and appointment time. no need to ring the door bell. Feel free to have a seat, an officer will come out and walk you in.
CBP’s notes for this center
By appointment only. No walk-ins will be seen; an individual 1 per person appointment is required. **Scheduling of appointments can only be completed online through your account**Directions for multiple appointments must be followed as directed on the website. One appointment is for one person only, including immediate family members. All Applicants are required to bring their valid passports. U.S Residents must bring a valid Legal Permanent Resident card (LPR card).
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.
How it works
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Philadelphia Global Entry interview questions
How long is the Global Entry interview wait in Philadelphia?
There are interviews open tomorrow. That is what Philadelphia International Airport was publishing on 16 Oct 2026. Cancellations can open something sooner at any time.
How often do Philadelphia Global Entry interview slots open?
In the last 57 days we checked, Philadelphia International Airport had an interview date within a week on 41 of them, and a bookable window further out on 16 more. On those days the typical wait to the next interview was 3 days, and at its longest 1 week. Openings between those dates come from cancellations and reschedules, which is what alerts are for.
Where is the Philadelphia Global Entry enrollment center?
Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia Intl Airport, Philadelphia, PA 19153.
Which terminal is the Philadelphia Global Entry office in?
Terminal A West, 3rd floor, in the international arrivals hall. CBP directs drivers to the Terminal A West parking.
Does PHL validate parking for Global Entry interviews?
No. CBP says parking is not validated and is at your own expense.
Can my family share one appointment at Philadelphia?
No. CBP says one appointment covers one person only, including immediate family members, and no walk-ins are seen.
How do I get an earlier Global Entry interview in Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia interview appears, and you book it yourself on the official Trusted Traveler Programs website.
Is there a free way to watch Philadelphia?
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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