Everything you need to know to get a Global Entry interview at Otay Mesa Enrollment Center (even when there are no appointments available).
To enroll in the Global Entry program, start by submitting your application through the official DHS Trusted Traveler Programs website . As part of the process, you'll need to complete a background questionnaire and pay a $120 non-refundable fee for a 5-year membership.
💳 Tip: You may be able to get the $120 Global Entry fee reimbursed if you use one of several travel credit cards that offer this benefit.
Once you submit your Global Entry application, the next step is to wait for conditional approval. This means you've been pre-approved for the Global Entry program, but you must still complete an in-person interview to finalize your enrollment.
The conditional approval timeline varies — it can take as little as 24 hours or up to several months, depending on factors like application volume and the results of your background check.
Congratulations! You've received conditional approval for Global Entry. Your next step is to schedule an interview at Otay Mesa Enrollment Center to complete the application process.
To book your Global Entry interview:
💡 Tip: If you see a message that says "No appointments available for this location," don't worry. This simply means that all current slots are booked — the center is still open and conducting interviews. Keep checking back for new openings!
If the Anchorage Enrollment Center is showing "No appointments available for this location" or the next available Global Entry interview is months away, you're not alone.
So, what can you do?
Global Entry interview slots are frequently cancelled, rescheduled, or added, often without notice. By actively monitoring these changes, you can snag an earlier appointment that fits your schedule — but you have to act fast.
That's where Get Global Entry Appointment comes in. We continuously track interview availability at the Anchorage Enrollment Center and send you an instant SMS alert the moment a new appointment opens up. This allows you to skip the wait and schedule your interview as soon as this week.
9725 Via De La Amistad San Diego, CA 92154 US
Phone: 619-690-7600
Directions: "DO NOT USE GPS" instead from 805 or 5 north/south take 905 East. Exit on Siempre Viva Rd East (last USA Exit). Follow Siempre Viva Rd and make a right on Roll Drive (US Gas on Corner). "DO NOT USE GPS" Sà usted viene manejando del norte ó del sur por la autopista 805 ó 5, tome la salida a la autopista 905 hacia el Este. Salga a la derecha en la última salida de EEUU (last USA exit) que es Siempre Viva Rd East. Continúe hasta la gasolinera (US GAS) y dé vuelta a la derecha en Roll Drive.
More Info: This Enrollment Center DOES NOT accept walk-in appointments. Este Centro NO ACEPTA visitas sin cita previa. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING WITH YOU: • Proof of residency (mortgage statements, rental agreement, and utility bills). • Driver license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. • Birth certificate. • Machine-readable entry document such as US passport, Resident Alien Card, any other foreign passport and visa required for entry. Original documents only, No copies will be accepted. • A notarized authorization letter to enroll vehicle belonging to company or another person (if applicable). • If you have ever been arrested, please bring court documents verifying the disposition of the arrest (s), regardless of the date of the arrest and the outcome. HAVE ALL PERTAINABLE DOCUMENTS READY ON HAND, NOT DOING SO CAN CAUSE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE DENIED OR FOR YOU TO BE RESCHEDULED. WE APPRECIATE YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. **FAVOR ASEGÚRESE DE TRAER CONSIGO: • Prueba de residencia (estados de cuenta de hipoteca, contrato de alquiler y facturas de servicios públicos). • Licencia de conducir, registro del vehÃculo y comprobante de seguro. • Certificado de nacimiento. • Documento de entrada legible por máquina, como pasaporte estadounidense, tarjeta de extranjero residente, cualquier otro pasaporte extranjero y visa requerida para ingresar. Solo documentos originales, no se aceptarán copias. • Una carta de autorización notariada para inscribir el vehÃculo perteneciente a la empresa u otra persona (si corresponde). • Si alguna vez ha sido arrestado, traiga documentos judiciales que verifiquen la disposición del arresto (s), independientemente de la fecha del arresto y el resultado. TENGA LOS DOCUMENTOS PERTINENTES A LA MANO, NO HACERLO PUEDE CAUSAR QUE SU SOLICITUD SEA DENEGADA O SU CITA REPROGRAMADA.
Remember to bring these required documents to your Global Entry interview at the Otay Mesa Enrollment Center:
Once you’ve scheduled your Global Entry interview at Otay Mesa Enrollment Center, use these tips to make the process smooth, stress-free, and successful:
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