Philadelphia airport introduces facial recognition processing for Global Entry arrivals
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What changed
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has deployed an updated Global Entry arrival process at Philadelphia International Airport. The process uses biometric facial comparison cameras to verify Global Entry members' identities and membership status, replacing the previous traveler-operated kiosk process.
Does this affect me?
Global Entry members arriving internationally at Philadelphia International Airport who use the airport's Global Entry processing area. The change affects the arrival clearance procedure for participating members. It does not establish a new visa, passport or travel-authorization requirement for other passengers.
What should I do?
Global Entry members arriving at Philadelphia International Airport should follow the updated Global Entry processing instructions and be prepared for camera-based identity and membership verification instead of the former self-service kiosk procedure. Continue to follow CBP instructions for customs declarations. Do not assume the same processing change is operating at other airports.
Affected places
US, Philadelphia, PHL