Global Entry: Skip Customs for $24 a Year (Maybe Free)

After a long international flight, most travelers stand in a customs line that can run 60 to 90 minutes. That line is optional — and Global Entry is how you get out of it for $24 a year. In this episode, I walk you through the complete Global Entry application: what it costs, how to apply, what the enrollment interview actually looks like, and the TSA PreCheck benefit that comes bundled in automatically. I also cover something most travelers miss entirely — many premium travel credit cards reimburse the full $120 application fee as an automatic statement credit, which means there's a good chance you can get Global Entry for free. I'll tell you which cards offer it and how to check whether yours does. One more thing I cover: the expiration trap that catches travelers off guard every year. The grace period isn't what most people assume — and if your membership lapses before you renew, you start completely over. I'll tell you exactly when to renew and why setting a four-year reminder is the move. 00:00 — That Customs Line Is Optional 01:48 — What Is Global Entry? 03:20 — The Application: What Actually Happens 05:31 — Why I Pushed My Son to Get It First 07:26 — Getting Your $120 Back 08:40 — The Expiration Trap (Don't Skip This) 10:06 — Before You Close This Tab: Your KTN 10:50 — Where to go Next! 📺 Watch this next: Avoiding Lines and Crowds in Venice →    • Venice Isn't Crowded.  You're in the Wrong...   Resources mentioned in this episode: → Global Entry application portal: ttp.dhs.gov → Global Entry eligible countries (non-U.S. citizens): cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/international-arrangements ABOUT BETTER LATITUDE Elevated travel for grown-ups. Gear, destinations, and planning — for people who travel with intention. #internationaltravel #travelplanning #traveltips #over40travel #betterlatitude