Sentri Pass thread

[stevie951]

Originally Posted by YakDout

My approval took 3-4 months. Totally normal, they are busy. And the locations will be down on the border, san ysidro, otay mesa, mexicali, etc

Dang, thanks brother.. Wishful thinking. Do you guys usually have a non sentri convoy on your trips or it's fend for yourself if your not with the pack? (Referring to MakoLand trips of course ) Wanting to commit to the March gonzaga trip to fish with you guys but not sure how this timeline will play out.

[YakDout]

I would say in the last year or so there has really been on an upward of the amount of people going out for sentris. If i had to guess, I would say there is still 60-70% of baja travelers without sentris, but that number is changing fast. Carpooling is one thing, it would make taking someone without a sentri, useless to have one yourself. Which is why it will kind of be a prerequisite of mine to have a sentri to carpool. Convoy would be a little different as a sentri has no time saving advantage until basically the very end of the trip when you get back to the border. But once you make it in line, I think you can pretty much fend for yourself. But this is where the guys with sentri will be flyin through. 10-20 minutes. Could be an hour to up to four hours without.

[YakDout]

Sentri comes with global entry.

[MrPukaShell]

Originally Posted by YakDout

Sentri comes with global entry.

Yes it does. Already got my SENTRI card so I am ready to go. Now just to get everyone who is riding with me to get one.

[makobob]

Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

Yes it does. Already got my SENTRI card so I am ready to go. Now just to get everyone who is riding with me to get one.

Conditional Approval Notification RECIEVED
Apointment Scheduled 9am on 23 FEB in Calexico.
then Baja here I come!!!

[defjack]

My interview was at otay mesa 6 30 done. By 7 easy.ok

[Mahigeer]

Looks like by April many of us will have the Sentri card.

With the kitchen done and more room at the "inn" there will be less of hardship and more of fun than before.

[jruiz]

Help me with the "more" part

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by jruiz

Help me with the "more" part

Come on man, you posted the chart...

[jruiz]

Originally Posted by YakDout

Come on man, you posted the chart...

Read through the first link

[MrPukaShell]

So it is cheaper and more places to get an appointment. Quotes from the link


Conclusion:

So there you have it: Global Entry vs SENTRI

From a benefits standpoint (not counting the International Arrangements) they are the same.

But in a comparison of Global Entry vs SENTRI application process…Global Entry comes out ahead due to its cost and number of interview locations available.

Through the SENTRI pass may be the only option for some wishing to have what Global Entry offers.

Look,

If you are a U.S. citizen and have a U.S. Passport you can Stop Reading This Article.

Get Global Entry.

It’s Cheaper and has more locations for a interview

[Baja_Traveler]

NOT the same by my reading of it.

Global Entry is only good for those traveling by air.

Cut and Paste from the Website (emphasis Mine):

What is the Global Entry Program?

"The Global Entry program is the US government’s fast track border crossing program for people traveling by air. The Global Entry pass expedites travel for predetermined low risk citizens entering the United States from international airports. Global Entry membership is valid for 5 years. If you only fly between the US and Canada, you should download the NEXUS card application. The Global Entry card is perfect for frequent travelers and regular fliers who are flying into the USA on a regular basis; however there is no restriction on the amount of foreign trips taken.

Now, if someone here with Global Entry can verify that they successfully used it in a Sentri lane in Calexico, Otay or San Ysidro without getting sent into secondary I'd like to hear about it!