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JFK International Global Entry EC Wait Time (Jamaica, NY)
JFK International Airport, Terminal 4, First Floor (Arrivals Level)Jamaica, NY 11430
(718) 553-1237
Next available interview:
That's about 0 days out — Very short for a Global Entry enrollment center.
Updated hourly from the live CBP scheduler.
How Jamaica compares
Across the 135 enrollment centers we track, the median wait for the next open Global Entry interview is 1 days. JFK International Global Entry EC is currently 1 days faster than the median, which ranks it #10 of 112 centers with open slots.
Other centers in NY: Champlain NEXUS, FAST and Global Entry (0d), Niagara Falls EC (2d), Lansdowne (0d), Bowling Green (0d), Champlain Global Entry - Remote (13d), Niagara Falls GE Only (0d).
Upcoming open slots at JFK International Global Entry EC
Slots shown are those visible in the CBP scheduler at our last check. Open slots are often claimed within minutes of appearing.
Get a text the moment a new slot opens at JFK International Global Entry EC — don't refresh the CBP site manually.
Get SMS AlertsFinding JFK International Global Entry EC
The Global Entry Office is located in the International Arrivals Hall of Terminal 4 closest to West Wing Exit (Across from the Diner). Enrollment Center hours: CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS Monday-Friday 06:30 AM- 08:30 PM. Saturday-Sunday 07:00 AM- 08:00 PM.
Directions as published by CBP for this enrollment center. Confirm at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov before travelling — facilities and access routes do change.
JFK International Global Entry EC: common questions
How long is the wait for a Global Entry interview at JFK International Global Entry EC?
The earliest interview slot currently showing at JFK International Global Entry EC is Friday, October 30, 2026, roughly 0 days out. The median across the 135 centers we track is 1 days. This figure changes throughout the day as slots are booked and cancelled; we refresh it hourly from CBP's scheduler.
Can I get an earlier Global Entry appointment somewhere other than Jamaica?
JFK International Global Entry EC is currently among the faster centers we track, so travelling elsewhere is unlikely to help right now. Any enrollment center can process your interview regardless of where you live, so it is worth re-checking this page if the wait here lengthens.
Why do Global Entry slots at JFK International Global Entry EC disappear so quickly?
Open slots at a given center are shared across every applicant watching the CBP scheduler, and cancellations are released continuously rather than on a schedule. A slot that opens at 2am is often gone before most people check in the morning, which is why manually refreshing rarely works and automated monitoring does.
Do I need an appointment at JFK International Global Entry EC, or can I use Enrollment on Arrival?
If you are conditionally approved and have an upcoming international arrival, Enrollment on Arrival lets you complete the interview at a participating airport without a scheduled appointment. Availability varies by airport and is set by CBP, so confirm current participation at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov before relying on it. Otherwise you need a booked interview slot.
Where is JFK International Global Entry EC located?
JFK International Global Entry EC is at JFK International Airport, Terminal 4, First Floor (Arrivals Level), Jamaica, NY 11430. The center's listed phone number is (718) 553-1237. Addresses and access arrangements are set by CBP and occasionally change, so confirm at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov before travelling.