TSA PreCheck™ & Global Entry
The TSA offers trusted traveler programs. TSA PreCheck™ is a fee-based membership for expedited screening that allows pre-approved travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on in select screening lanes. TSA does have PreCheck™ screening at DSM.
Global Entry is a program managed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to allow expedited clearance for pre-approved low-risk travelers entering the United States. Global Entry membership includes TSA PreCheck™.
Click here to enroll in TSA PreCheck™. Learn more about TSA Precheck and Global Entry.
TSA PreCheck™ Enrollment Event
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What:
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Enrollment event for TSA PreCheck, an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear, and belt; keep their food items in their carry-on bag; laptop in its case; and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on, in select TSA airport checkpoint screening lanes. Children 12 and under are permitted to use the TSA PreCheck lane when traveling with an eligible parent or guardian on the same itinerary.
To participate in this enrollment opportunity, travelers should complete the application once it is open and select Pop-Up DSM: 10/16 to 10/20 to schedule your interview. At the enrollment center, applicants will need to provide fingerprints and proof of citizenship or legal residency and pay the $78 fee for a five-year membership.
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When:
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Monday, October 16 through Friday, October 20, 2023
Appointments are 9:00am – 12:00pm; 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Appointments are highly encouraged, although walk-in appointments will be accommodated based on availability. Parking lots may be busy; please plan ahead to ensure you are on time for your appointment, as you may need to park in an economy lot and shuttle to the terminal.
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Where:
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Des Moines International Airport (5800 Fleur Drive) – Pre-security next to the greeting area
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Global Entry Mobile Interview Event
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This event is for all conditionally approved Global Entry applicants who are ready to schedule their interview. Applicants will need to bring a valid passport, one other form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card, and proof of residency to the interview. If you are interested in applying for Global Entry, apply here. |
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Tuesday, May 9 through Thursday, May 11, 2023
Appointments are 8:00am – 4:00pm (note: the interview schedule will be live beginning March 31, 2023)
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Des Moines International Airport (5800 Fleur Drive) - 2nd Floor, Administration Hall, Room 202
Parking lots may be busy; please plan ahead to ensure you are on time for your appointment, as you may need to park in an economy lot and shuttle to the terminal.
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Global Entry Enrollment Center
DSM is an official Global Entry enrollment center. Conditionally approved applicants are now able to schedule interviews with U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the Trusted Traveler Program enrollment site. To schedule an appointment, scroll down to the bottom of the enrollment site before Frequently Asked Questions. In the middle of the page, click the link "Find an Enrollment Center" and select Global Entry. Scroll to Iowa and select Des Moines to schedule your interview at DSM.
Regular Customs and Border Protection interview hours for Global Entry will be 12 pm to 4 pm, Tuesday through Thursday.