Where to apply for Global Entry in Miami

Quick insights

• The Global Entry enrollment process starts with an online application.
• Applicants must schedule an interview at an enrollment center or complete the interview through the Enrollment on Arrival program.
• Miami International Airport (MIA) and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are some of the enrollment centers in the Miami metropolitan area.

Applying for Global Entry status in Miami? There are several locations in the Miami area where applicants can complete the in-person interview. Appointment spots for interviews can fill up quickly, but applicants have a few options if they want to get an appointment at their preferred location.

In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of applying for Global Entry in Miami.

The Global Entry application process in Miami

The first step in the Global Entry application process is to create a Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) account, submit an online application and pay the non-refundable fee. Some credit cards may reimburse Global Entry applicants for this fee.

Once an applicant gets conditional approval—an application status that indicates you’re on track to enroll in the program—the next step is to schedule an interview at an enrollment center.

Enrollment centers are the locations where applicants are interviewed by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In Miami, applicants have several Global Entry enrollment centers to choose from, as well as a few options to help expedite their Global Entry application.

Miami enrollment center locations

Global Entry applicants can schedule an interview at airport and port locations in the Miami metropolitan area:

FLL

1800 Eller Drive

Suite 104

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

MIA

4200 NW 21^st Street

Concourse J – 2^nd level, Passenger Hallway

Miami, FL 33122

West Palm Beach, Florida Enrollment Center (Port of Palm Beach, Maritime Office Complex)

1 East 11^th Street, 3^rd Floor

Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Port Miami

Terminal D

1435 N Cruise Blvd.

Miami, FL 33132

CBP maintains a current list of Global Entry enrollment centers in Florida, including hours and contact information.

Walk-in interviews for Global Entry in Miami

Walk-in appointments are usually not accepted, but some applicants may be able to complete the application process through the Enrollment on Arrival program.

Enrollment on Arrival allows eligible applicants to complete their interview upon their arrival in the U.S. from an international flight. You may be eligible for Enrollment on Arrival if you:

• Have conditional approval on an online Global Entry application.
• Bring the required valid forms of ID or other documentation to the Global Entry interview.
• Arrive at an airport with a participating enrollment center during operating hours.

When clearing Customs, travelers can let a CBP officer know if they want a Global Entry interview. You may be able to complete the interview during the standard inspection process. Note that Enrollment on Arrival is subject to availability, and you are not guaranteed an interview.

As of January 2025, Enrollment on Arrival is available at Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport. Check the operating hours of the enrollment center to determine if they’ll be open during your arrival.

How to schedule a Global Entry interview in Miami

After conditional approval, applicants are instructed to schedule an interview through their TTP account. Every applicant must have a separate interview.

If appointment slots are limited at your preferred enrollment center, you can check back regularly for openings. New appointments may become available if someone cancels. Additionally, new TTP appointments in Miami are released at 9:00 a.m. local time on the first Monday of every month.

In summary

You can apply for Global Entry online. Once your application is conditionally approved, the next step is to schedule an interview at an enrollment center. Applicants in the Miami area have four enrollment centers to choose from, including at Miami International Airport and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.  

Eligible applicants can complete their interview through Enrollment on Arrival, a program that allows applicants to complete their interview when returning to the U.S. from an international flights at eligible airports.

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