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pcdb

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10. That sounds a bit paranoid

Reply to lapfog_1 (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 21, 2025, 10:55 PM

Apr 2025

I got back a few days ago. You wait in line for a long time to get to the immigration counter. They then take your photo which compares biometrics with your passport, then send you on to the baggage claim where you'll do more waiting. No need for a burner phone.

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Question about foreign travel by US citizens [View all] Stinky The Clown Apr 2025 OP

Not that I heard of cally Apr 2025 #1

What was the Global Entry application/issuance process? Stinky The Clown Apr 2025 #6

You apply online leftieNanner Apr 2025 #7

Thank you! Stinky The Clown Apr 2025 #9

It's an online application with basic stuff. cally Apr 2025 #13

Were you able, in the end, to get it done before you traveled? Stinky The Clown Apr 2025 #14

Yes. But it depends where you live cally Apr 2025 #16

We have our choice between BWI and Dulles Stinky The Clown Apr 2025 #20

Check website for appointments cally Apr 2025 #21

We got ours two years ago MurrayDelph Apr 2025 #18

Anecdotal accounts, but our DFW has said he experienced no issues recently... hlthe2b Apr 2025 #2

This is largely what I had been anticipating and freaking out about before the election. msfiddlestix Apr 2025 #17

prepare to have your phone searched upon return lapfog_1 Apr 2025 #3

You are doing the right thing! My youngest son (28) Quakerfriend Apr 2025 #5

That sounds a bit paranoid pcdb Apr 2025 #10

No issues that i have heard from family and acquaintances who have traveled recently DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2025 #4

I'm supposed to go to Berlin in july but I don't think I want to risk it being a black american having freely Solomon Apr 2025 #8

Probably a good idea to use a burner phone just in case Meowmee Apr 2025 #11

I'll give you an update Wednesday. Mariana Apr 2025 #12

Thanks! Keep me posted!! Stinky The Clown Apr 2025 #15

We didn't have any trouble. Mariana Apr 2025 #22

Went to Canada last month, no issues on return tinrobot Apr 2025 #19