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SENTRI application help

Get your SENTRI application and vehicle registration right.

SENTRI gives pre-approved travelers dedicated lanes when they drive into the U.S. at the U.S.-Mexico land border. We complete the application with you, check every document and prepare you for your interview and vehicle inspection.

$297USD per applicant, our service fee

Each additional family member $197. Every applicant gets their own LoungePair airport lounge membership.

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SENTRI at a glance

What the program is, and who it is for.

What it does

Dedicated SENTRI lanes for entering the U.S. by registered vehicle at southern land border crossings. Every passenger in the car needs their own membership.

Who can apply

U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents and many foreign nationals. Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian's consent.

Also includes

TSA PreCheck, NEXUS lanes into the U.S. from Canada, and Global Entry for U.S. citizen and permanent resident members. Mexican nationals apply for Global Entry separately.

Membership

Five years. To use the vehicle lanes, the vehicle you drive must be registered with the program.

How the application works

Five stages, from first form to approval.

Here is what the government process asks of you at each stage, and what our team does to help.

  1. Set up your accounts

    Applicants need a Login.gov account and a Trusted Traveler Programs account before the application can begin.

    How we help

    We walk you through the setup on your consultation call, with your permission, so the accounts are ready and correct.

  2. Complete the application and vehicle details

    The form asks for five years of addresses, employment and travel, plus details of any vehicle you want to register and its ownership.

    How we help

    We complete it with you line by line, and check that your vehicle, insurance and ownership details match before submission.

  3. Submit and wait for review

    CBP runs a background check. Review times vary, and updates appear in the government portal.

    How we help

    We submit within 30 days of signing up, track your status and explain what each update means.

  4. Conditional approval, interview and inspection

    Once conditionally approved, you attend an interview at a SENTRI enrollment center. A registered vehicle is inspected at the same visit.

    How we help

    We help you find an appointment, and prepare a checklist of the documents and vehicle paperwork to bring.

  5. Approval

    Approved members receive their card, and any registered vehicle can then use the SENTRI lanes.

    How we help

    We explain how to use your membership and send your LoungePair membership.

Is SENTRI the right program?

Make sure it fits how you travel.

SENTRI suits you if you

  • Drive across the U.S.-Mexico border regularly
  • Live or work near a southern border crossing with SENTRI lanes
  • Can attend an interview and vehicle inspection at a SENTRI enrollment center
  • Travel with family members who will apply too

Consider another option if you

  • Mostly fly into the U.S. from abroad. Global Entry may suit you better
  • Only fly within the U.S. TSA PreCheck alone may be enough, at tsa.gov/precheck
  • Live far from the southern border and rarely cross it
What's included
  • Free eligibility consultation
  • Account setup and the application completed with you
  • Vehicle registration guidance
  • Full document review before submission
  • Submission within 30 days
  • Interview and vehicle inspection guidance
  • Status tracking and phone and email support until you are approved
  • LoungePair airport lounge membership for every applicant
  • Approval-or-refund promise: if you are denied, we refund our service fee. Conditions apply
SENTRI questions

Common questions about SENTRI.

Do I need to register a vehicle?

Yes, to use the SENTRI lanes the vehicle you drive through must be registered with the program and inspected. Bring your vehicle registration and proof of U.S. auto insurance to your interview.

Can I register more than one vehicle?

Yes, additional vehicles can be registered. We explain the process for your situation on your consultation.

Where are SENTRI interviews held?

At SENTRI enrollment centers, which are located near the U.S.-Mexico border. Your vehicle is inspected during the same visit.

Can children apply for SENTRI?

Yes. Each traveler needs their own membership, and applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian's consent. Each additional family member is $100 less and gets their own LoungePair membership.

Does SENTRI include Global Entry and TSA PreCheck?

U.S. citizen and permanent resident members can use Global Entry when flying into the U.S. Mexican nationals in SENTRI need to apply for Global Entry separately. Members can use TSA PreCheck by adding their membership number to airline bookings as their Known Traveler Number.

Can you guarantee approval or speed it up?

No. Approval decisions and processing times are set only by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. What we do is make sure your application is complete and accurate, and that you never miss a step.

Are you part of the government?

No. GTIA Services is a private company. We are not affiliated with CBP, TSA or any government agency, and you can apply directly at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov.

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