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Trusted Traveler Programs

Trusted Traveler Programs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has several Trusted Traveler programs which provide an improved passenger experience, while enhancing security and increasing system-wide efficiencies. The programs are customized based on travel needs and many of them have reciprocal benefits. See below for guidance on which program may be best for you or click here for a comparison chart.

How Do You Travel?

TSA Pre✓®

I primarily fly within the U.S.
Global Entry

I fly both within the U.S. and internationally
NEXUS

I primarily travel between the U.S. and Canada
SENTRI

I primarily travel by land into the U.S from Mexico

Last Published Date: August 3, 2015

What's New

Written testimony of I&A Under Secretary for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Terrorism Gone Viral: The Attack in Garland, Texas and Beyond”

June 3, 2015

Written testimony of CBP for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “The Outer Ring of Border Security: DHS’s International Security Programs”

June 2, 2015

TSA statement for the record for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled “Transportation Security: Are Our Airports Safe?”

May 13, 2015

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