Global Entry Renewal: How to Renew, 1 Year Early, 24-Month Grace Period

Global Entry lasts five years, and renewing it is mostly an online form, but CBP’s rules include two timing details that decide whether you ever lose benefits. You can renew as early as one year before expiration, and if you submit before the membership lapses, CBP lets you keep using Global Entry for up to 24 months past the expiration date while the renewal is processed. This guide walks through CBP’s renewal steps, the fee, when an interview is needed, and the rules for children, all from CBP’s own pages.

The quick answer

• When: you become eligible one year before your membership expires.
• The grace period: submit before expiration and benefits continue for up to 24 months after the expiration date.
• Where: the Trusted Traveler Programs website at ttp.dhs.gov, signed in through login.gov.
• Cost: CBP lists the Global Entry fee as $120 per application, and CBP says the fees are non-refundable.
• Interview: CBP says a renewal interview “may not be necessary.” Your TTP account tells you if one is required.
• Children 17 and under: free when a parent or legal guardian is a member or has an application in process.
• PreCheck: stays included; CBP says Global Entry members are eligible for TSA PreCheck benefits.

Key facts at a glance

Question	Answer
Membership length	5 years
Earliest renewal	1 year before expiration
Benefits while pending	Up to 24 months past expiration, if submitted before it
Where to renew	ttp.dhs.gov (login.gov account required)
Number you need	Your PASSID, on the back of your card or in your approval letter
Fee	$120 per application; non-refundable
Interview	May not be necessary; check your TTP account
Minors 17 and under	Free with a parent or guardian enrolled or applying
Replacement card	$25; the old card is deactivated
PreCheck	Included for Global Entry members

The timing rules

CBP’s Trusted Traveler FAQ states both rules in one answer: “You become eligible to renew your membership one year prior to program expiration. If you submit a renewal application before your membership expires, you will be able to continue to use benefits up to 24 months after your membership expiration date.”

The practical reading is simple. Submit any time in the final year, and approval delays will not interrupt your Global Entry or PreCheck. Wait until after the card expires and that protection is gone. CBP’s Global Entry page notes most applications are reviewed within 2 weeks, but some take up to 12 months or longer, which is exactly why the grace period exists.

How to renew, step by step

CBP’s FAQ lists the steps in order:

1. Log on to the TTP website at ttp.dhs.gov. Without a login.gov account, you are sent to create one, then asked to set up a TTP profile and link it to your PASSID, the membership number on the back of your card or in your approval letter.
2. Renew: on the Dashboard, select Renew in your Global Entry membership section and declare your citizenship.
3. Select the program to renew. CBP notes you can choose another program you qualify for, but your benefits may change.
4. Follow the guidelines on the Membership Renewal page and update your information.
5. Confirm and Continue in each section of the Final Review page, then Save and Continue.
6. Certify your answers.
7. Pay. CBP’s wording on the payment screen: “Fees are for application processing and are non-refundable.” Check the box, select Pay Now, and you return to the dashboard.

What it costs

CBP’s Global Entry page states: “The application fee is $120, and membership lasts for five years.” Its application page adds that the fee “is non-refundable, even if an application is denied,” payable by credit card or electronic bank transfer through the TTP system. CBP’s FAQ says the current fee applies to applications received on or after October 1, 2024, and that the fee increase did not affect applications already approved or in progress before then.

Before paying yourself, check whether a credit card or loyalty program you already have covers the fee; ask the issuer directly, since terms vary.

Will you need another interview?

CBP’s answer: “An interview for program membership renewal may not be necessary.” After you submit the renewal and fee, CBP says to check your TTP account periodically for what is needed, and you will get an email when your status changes. If an interview is required, CBP’s Enrollment on Arrival option lets conditionally approved applicants complete it at a participating airport when returning from an international trip, instead of booking an enrollment center appointment.

Renewing for children

Since October 1, 2024, children can be enrolled at no charge in many cases. CBP’s FAQ: “Minor Children 17 years or younger are free if their parent or legal guardian is an enrolled member or have submitted a Trusted Traveler Program application.” The parent’s application must be in pending risk or conditionally approved status. Children need parental or guardian permission to enroll. CBP also states that fees paid for children before October 1, 2024 will not be refunded.

Cards and replacements

If you need a replacement card, CBP charges $25: log in, select Manage Membership, then Request for Global Entry Card, and the original card is deactivated. CBP notes that Global Entry cards work at land and sea ports and in SENTRI and NEXUS lanes entering the US, but not at Global Entry kiosks, which require a passport or permanent resident card.

Bottom line

Renew Global Entry in the final year before it expires, on ttp.dhs.gov, with your PASSID in hand. Submitting before expiration buys you up to 24 months of continued benefits while CBP processes it, so there is no reason to wait. Expect the $120 non-refundable fee, a possible but not certain interview, and free renewals for children under 18 alongside a member parent. If your passport is also due, our passport renewal guide covers online versus mail, and the Global Entry vs PreCheck vs CLEAR+ comparison shows whether Global Entry is still the right program for how you travel.

Steps, fees, and timing verified against CBP’s Trusted Traveler FAQ, Global Entry, and application pages as of October 12, 2026. Fees and processing times can change; ttp.dhs.gov is the official renewal site. This is general information, not legal advice.