US Global Entry Program for Australian citizens [from 2025]

[RooFlyer]

I wonder if having a B1/B2 visa, consequent on having visited Iran some years ago, would preclude me?

Anyone determined to qualify the 5 visits thing really only need to nip across the Canadian boarder via road a few times.

 

[elanshin]

I wonder if having a B1/B2 visa, consequent on having visited Iran some years ago, would preclude me?

Anyone determined to qualify the 5 visits thing really only need to nip across the Canadian boarder via road a few times.

Oh thats true, let me make myself eligbile by walking back and forth in Niagra falls next week.

 

[RooFlyer]

Oh thats true, let me make myself eligbile by walking back and forth in Niagra falls next week.

Absolutely (if 5 entries in 2025 is the criteria). When I lived in Canada next to the USA border, we used to cross back and forth all the time, mainly to shop - including going out to dinner or a pub across the border, as it was much cheaper!

 

[MG1]

There is no "transit" without entry to the US. So every international arrival/departure is an entry/exit. You can find your exact number of entries for the last 10 years here: I94 - Official Website

Thanks for the link, @defurax.

 

[Katie]

Just when I thought it was extreme having 4 trips to the US this year. Guess I'll wait for phase 2.

 

[Himeno]

It depends what they mean by "trip". While, given the lack of international transit in the US, and the option to take side trips into Canada/Mexico can ramp up the number of US entries quickly, it wouldn't be hard for CBP to look at the records and see an exit a few hours later (in the case of a transit).

If they see someone with 5 entries in the space of a week or two (which can be an easy thing to do in some places, such as the cross border towns like Derby Line–Stanstead), they might well decide that it is suspicious and say that person isn't "low risk"

 

[DC3]

It depends what they mean by "trip". While, given the lack of international transit in the US, and the option to take side trips into Canada/Mexico can ramp up the number of US entries quickly, it wouldn't be hard for CBP to look at the records and see an exit a few hours later (in the case of a transit).

If they see someone with 5 entries in the space of a week or two (which can be an easy thing to do in some places, such as the cross border towns like Derby Line–Stanstead), they might well decide that it is suspicious and say that person isn't "low risk"

Good point. This hasn’t been thought through on here

 

[serfty]

I'd say meals have the same number as we do back home, but it's USD - and often thats before I add taxes and tips.

These days, if dining in the USA I simply double the price shown on the menus.

10% tax + 20% tip then multiply that total by 150%.

E.g. $20 usd menu item becomes $26 after tax and tip. 150% makes $39. Close enough as being double

 

[aggie57]

These days, if dining in the USA I simply double the price shown on the menus.

10% tax + 20% tip then multiply that total by 150%.

E.g. $20 usd menu item becomes $26 after tax and tip. 150% makes $39. Close enough as being double

To be frank I find that I largely do that when visiting Australia (I live in the US). As in, something I would expect to pay $UDS25 for in the US is easily $40-50 in Australia. Maybe it's because I still add 10% tip in Oz.

 

[serfty]

To be frank I find that I largely do that when visiting Australia (I live in the US). As in, something I would expect to pay $UDS25 for in the US is easily $40-50 in Australia. Maybe it's because I still add 10% tip in Oz.

At least what you see on an Australian menu is what you 'have' to pay.

Menu charges are high now in Australia since several 'notable' restauranters were busted paying staff below award/minimum wages. (Staff would supposedly make up the difference in tips.)

Now the menu item prices have to cover those wages.

Anyway, this is getting off topic - back to Global Entry for Aussies ...

 

[Cynicor]

To be frank I find that I largely do that when visiting Australia (I live in the US). As in, something I would expect to pay $UDS25 for in the US is easily $40-50 in Australia. Maybe it's because I still add 10% tip in Oz.

Off topic but no idea when you were last here, then. Things cost about the same $ for $ here as they do in the states now. So Aus is about 30% cheaper.

 

[aggie57]

Off topic but no idea when you were last here, then. Things cost about the same $ for $ here as they do in the states now. So Aus is about 30% cheaper.

I get back 2-3 times a year, was last there in Feb. It all depends on where you’re shopping in the US, prices vary a lot.

 

[justinbrett]

There is no "transit" without entry to the US. So every international arrival/departure is an entry/exit. You can find your exact number of entries for the last 10 years here: I94 - Official Website

Thanks, that’s a great resource! Very thorough, included my road crossings on Canada and Mexican borders.

Being in the states on holiday right now, I can't think of anyone who'd willingly visit more than once or twice in 12months unless for work or rich.

I’m currently at 4 for the year, which is 3 standalone trips and one extra entry as I went to Central America. I have a 5th trip planned later in the year but it’s just a couple of days on the way home from Europe.

One of my trips was only to Saipan/Guam but they have full CBP and it is included in the site above so I’m counting it. I’d be at 5 already as I also had a trip to American Samoa but I know for a fact that doesn’t count as they use their own immigration system.

 

[MG1]

What's the process for applying to be in phase one?
Do we apply or are travellers who meet the criteria selected randomly?

 

[aggie57]

What's the process for applying to be in phase one?
Do we apply or are travellers who meet the criteria selected randomly?

Check the CBP website.

Global Entry for Australian Citizens

Securing America's Borders

www.cbp.gov

 

[simong]

One has to wonder impacts here from election.. I sense CBP may well be redirected which historically has led to blow outs on wait times etc.