Global Entry in San Juan

[SeaGal]

My husband and I are registered in the global entry program. I read that there is a global entry kiosk at the San Juan airport, but don't we have to go through customs at the port when we disembark? Is there a global entry kiosk at the port?

 

Thanks for any informtion you can share about customs in San Juan.

[Aviator of the Seas]

If you fly from Seattle to San Juan, since Puerto Rico is a territory of the U.S., there are no customs formalities since your flight is a domestic flight. Upon disembarkation, you will pass through customs like everyone else when disembarking in San Juan. Global entry is just for airports, if I'm not mistaken.

[SeaGal]

Thank you, AoS. I appreciate your quick reply.

 

I was not clear if the GOES program is only at airports. We have a 10:40am flight out of San Juan and were hoping for an advantage at customs if there was a global entry kiosk at the seaport.

 

But at least we will be able to make use of the TSA pre-check line at the airport. And we plan to do the self-disembarkation so we won't have to hunt for our luggage.

[Aviator of the Seas]

Don't worry too much. The only time I've encountered Customs delays at the Port of San Juan was when disembarking after a transatlantic. On those type of cruises they have to clear the crew before they clear the passengers, or at the same time as the passenger, and that takes a longer time. If your ship is already making the rounds out of San Juan, getting off shouldn't take long. Good luck.

[monicajay]

We have a 10:40am flight out of San Juan

 

Had the same and we were at the airport hours in advance. Not to worry.

[sail7seas]

No U.S. ports yet have global entry.