Global Entry is about to get more expensive. Starting Oct. 1, 2024, the application fee for a five-year membership will increase from $100 to $120, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Tuesday. That's a 20% jump in the cost of the program, which offers vetted travelers a fast track through passport control upon re-entry to the U.S. following an international trip, plus TSA PreCheck access. There is a bit of good news for families, though. Children of Global Entry members or applicants will no longer have to pay an application fee. First fee hike in 15-plus years Although the fee hike may be a bit jarring, CBP notes it's the first fee increase the program has seen in more than 15 years, dating back to the early days of its