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What the TSA’s $45 Real ID Verification Means for Global Entry Travelers

What the TSA’s $45 Real ID Verification Means for Global Entry Travelers

TSA is adding a $45 fee for travelers who don’t have Real ID to use an identity verification service called Confirm.ID. Here’s how it may affect you, especially if you rely on Global Entry or other Trusted Traveler Programs.

Smart Borders, Biometric Tech, and Your Global Entry Experience

Smart Borders, Biometric Tech, and Your Global Entry Experience

Explore how biometric capture, digital identity profiles, and automated risk assessments are reshaping border processing—and what it means for Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs.

Apple Wallet digital passports arrive for US travelers—what it means for Global Entry and TSA

Apple Wallet digital passports arrive for US travelers—what it means for Global Entry and TSA

Apple Wallet’s digital US passports are poised to arrive by year’s end, offering a convenient option at TSA checkpoints while remaining complementary to your physical passport and Global Entry benefits.