Global Entry for Travelers With Dual Citizenship

Short answer: If you're a U.S. citizen with another citizenship (dual citizen), you apply for Global Entry as a U.S. citizen and use your U.S. passport as the primary document. You'll enter your U.S. passport details in the application and present your U.S. passport at the interview. CBP may ask about or note your other citizenship; you should answer truthfully. If you're a citizen of another country who is also a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you apply as a permanent resident and use your green card and passport from your country of citizenship as required by CBP. For more on non–U.S. citizens, see Global Entry for Non-U.S. Citizens: What's Different? For a detailed eligibility guide, see Dual Citizens: Global Entry Eligibility and Application (if that URL exists) or the guide hub.

Dual citizenship does not disqualify you from Global Entry. The key is using the correct identity and citizenship documents for the program you're applying under (U.S. citizen vs. permanent resident vs. other eligible national).

Dual Citizen Applying as U.S. Citizen

If you're a U.S. citizen (and also hold another citizenship), you apply for Global Entry as a U.S. citizen. Use your U.S. passport number and details in the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) application. At the interview, present your valid U.S. passport as your primary identity and citizenship document. Your other passport or citizenship does not bar you from Global Entry; CBP may ask about it for identity and security verification. Answer truthfully. For required documents in general, see What Documents Actually Matter for Global Entry Interviews?

What to Bring to the Interview

For a U.S. citizen (including dual citizens applying as U.S. citizens):

• Valid U.S. passport
• Valid driver's license or state-issued ID
• Any other document CBP requests (e.g., proof of residency if your address has changed)

You are not required to bring your non-U.S. passport to the interview unless CBP asks for it. If you used a different name on other documents (e.g., maiden name on one passport), bring documentation (e.g., marriage certificate) to explain the discrepancy. See What Documents Actually Matter for Global Entry Interviews?

Disclosing Your Other Citizenship

The application may ask about other citizenships or nationalities. Disclose them. CBP uses this for background checks and identity verification. Hiding a second citizenship can cause delays, secondary review, or denial. There is no penalty for having dual citizenship; the requirement is to be truthful.

Dual Citizen With Green Card

If you're a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) and also a citizen of another country, you apply as a permanent resident. You'll use your green card and your passport from your country of citizenship as required by CBP. See Global Entry Guide for Immigrants and Green Card Holders and Global Entry for Non-U.S. Citizens: What's Different? for document requirements and eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my other citizenship slow down my application?

It can trigger additional verification (e.g., secondary review) in some cases, but many dual citizens are approved without delay. Disclosing it and answering truthfully is what matters.

Which passport do I use when traveling with Global Entry?

When entering the United States, use the same passport you used for your Global Entry application and that is linked to your membership—for U.S. citizens, that's your U.S. passport. Your Global Entry membership is tied to that identity.

I have two U.S. passports (e.g., regular and second passport). Which do I use?

Use the passport you applied with and that is valid. If you have two valid U.S. passports (e.g., for visa purposes), use the one you listed in your TTP application and bring the same one to the interview. Keep your application and travel documents consistent.