Do I need a photo for Global Entry?
No. CBP takes your photo at the interview or Enrollment on Arrival. You only need a photo if you are renewing the passport you will use.
Global Entry & TSA PreCheck guide
Global Entry & PreCheck Photo Taken at Your Interview
You do not upload a photo when you apply for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. CBP captures your photo and fingerprints at the interview or Enrollment on Arrival, and TSA does the same at its enrollment centers. What you need is a valid passport — and that passport needs a compliant photo.
- Global Entry photo is taken at your CBP interview
- TSA PreCheck photo is taken at the enrollment center
- Bring your passport and a second form of ID
- Passport photos: 2x2, taken within 6 months
- No glasses in passport photos
Where the photo comes from
After conditional approval, you complete a short interview with CBP, either at an enrollment center or on arrival at a participating airport. The officer takes your photo and fingerprints there.
TSA PreCheck works the same way at TSA enrollment centers. Neither program asks you to supply a photo.
When a photo does help
Global Entry requires a valid passport. If yours is expired or close to expiring, renew it first — renewal needs a 2x2 photo taken within the last six months.
- Renew online or by mail with a new passport photo
- Bring the new passport to your Global Entry interview
- Update your passport number in your Trusted Traveler account
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TSA PreCheck need a photo?
No. TSA takes your photo and fingerprints at the enrollment center.
What should I bring to the Global Entry interview?
Your valid passport and one other form of identification, such as a driver’s license or state ID.