Can You Have Multiple Global Entry Applications at Once?

Short answer: No. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) allows only one active Global Entry application per person at a time. If you submit a new application while another is still in progress (e.g., pending review or conditionally approved), the system will typically reject the duplicate or associate it with your existing case. You must wait until your current application is either approved and completed or closed/expired before applying again.

Applying twice "just in case" or to try for a different outcome does not speed things up and can create confusion or delays. Focus on one application and use strategies like appointment monitoring to get an interview slot for your current application.

The One-Active-Application Rule

CBP's Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) system is tied to your identity (e.g., passport, biographical data). Only one Global Entry application per person can be in an active state at any time. "Active" generally means:

• Pending review
• Conditionally approved (waiting for interview)
• Or any status that has not yet been formally closed or expired

Submitting a second application while the first is still active does not create two parallel tracks. It can trigger system checks, duplicate records, or a message that you already have an application in progress.

What Counts as "Active"

Your application stays "active" until one of these happens:

• You complete the interview and are approved. You then have an active membership, not an open application.
• Your application is denied. Once denied, that application is closed. You may reapply after that.
• Your conditional approval expires. If you don't complete an interview within 365 days, the application is closed. You can then submit a new application.
• You withdraw the application. If you formally withdraw, the application is closed and you can apply again when ready.

Renewals vs. New Applications

Renewing an existing Global Entry membership is different from having two new applications. When you renew:

• You're extending your current membership, not opening a second application.
• You can often complete the process online or with an interview, depending on CBP requirements at the time.
• You do not need to have two separate "applications" in the system; renewal is a single process linked to your existing membership.

If your membership has already expired and you're applying again from scratch, that counts as one new application—and you still cannot have another new application open at the same time.

If You Already Applied Twice

If you accidentally or intentionally submitted two applications:

• Log into the TTP portal and check your dashboard. You may see one application in progress and the other blocked or merged.
• Do not submit a third application. Focus on the single application that the system shows as active.
• If you're unsure which application is active or what to do next, contact CBP through the official Trusted Traveler Programs contact options. Explain that you may have duplicate applications and ask which one to use.

Resolving duplicates is handled by CBP; there is no way to "delete" an application yourself in the portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for Global Entry and TSA PreCheck at the same time?

Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck. You don't need separate applications for both. If you only want TSA PreCheck, that's a different program with its own application—and that's separate from your one Global Entry application.

If my first application was denied, can I apply again?

Yes. Once an application is denied, it's closed. You may submit a new application and pay the fee again. There is no formal waiting period, but it's wise to address whatever led to the denial (e.g., common reasons for denial) before reapplying.

Can my spouse and I each have our own application?

Yes. The one-application rule is per person. Each family member can have one active application in their own name.