- Soonest interview (snapshot)No open slot when checked
Checked Oct 28, 2026, 3:28 AM UTC in the CBP scheduler. Slots open and close constantly. - Address6100 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321 - Phone(515) 256-5822
- ProgramsGlobal Entry
- Time zoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Directions from CBP
The Customs and Border Protection Global Entry Enrollment Center in Des Moines is located in a brick building on the south side of the main airport terminal directly across from the BLUE parking lot.
Notes from CBP
Free parking is available in front of the office. Please wait in your vehicle until your scheduled appointment time. An Officer will come out to meet you and escort you in. Make sure you have your passport and your driver's license with you as well as a valid proof of address. Firearms are not permitted. Walk-in appointments are not available at this location. If your scheduled appointment time is outside regular business hours, we will have an officer here to complete those scheduled interviews.
Shown exactly as published in CBP's scheduler; some notes may be outdated, so call the center if unsure.
Fees
- $120Global Entry, 5 years
- $120NEXUS
- $120SENTRI
- $0Minors applying with a GE parent
Per the CBP fee announcement (effective Oct 1, 2024) and cbp.gov, checked October 28, 2026.
Map: Des Moines GE Enrollment Center and nearby PreCheck sites
Interactive map of 7 locations
- IDEMIA (PreCheck)
- Telos (PreCheck)
- CLEAR (PreCheck)
- Global Entry / NEXUS / SENTRI
Pins placed with the U.S. Census Bureau geocoder. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Closest TSA PreCheck sites
Only need PreCheck? These are the nearest enrollment sites on tsa.gov's list.
- TSA PreCheck · Telos
Office Depot West Des Moines #2335
3910 University Drive Suite 10
≈ 7.6 mi away (straight line)
West Des Moines, IA 50266 - TSA PreCheck · Telos
Office Depot Des Moines #443
4347 Merle Hay Road
≈ 8.0 mi away (straight line)
Des Moines, IA 50310 - TSA PreCheck · IDEMIA
West Des Moines, IA-Lake Dr
7060 Lake Dr, 1st Floor
≈ 9.4 mi away (straight line)
West Des Moines, IA 50266 - TSA PreCheck · IDEMIA
Fort Dodge, IA-2001 Highway 169 S
2001 Hwy 169 S
≈ 71.7 mi away (straight line)
Fort Dodge, IA 50501 - TSA PreCheck · Telos
Eastern Iowa Airport - CID
2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW, Eastern Iowa Airport Main Terminal
≈ 103.3 mi away (straight line)
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 - TSA PreCheck · Telos
OfficeMax Cedar Rapids #6157
327 Collins Road NE
≈ 109.2 mi away (straight line)
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck vs NEXUS vs CLEAR
| Feature | TSA PreCheck | Global Entry | NEXUS | SENTRI | CLEAR+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run by | TSA (enroll via IDEMIA, Telos or CLEAR) | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | CBP and Canada Border Services Agency | CBP | CLEAR, a private company |
| Fee | $79.75 IDEMIA · $84.95 CLEAR · $85.00 Telos | $120 | $120 | $120 | Set by CLEAR (not a government fee) |
| Valid for | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | Annual membership |
| TSA PreCheck lanes | Yes | Yes, included | Yes, for eligible members | Yes, for eligible members | No: CLEAR verifies ID only; pair with PreCheck |
| Faster re-entry to the U.S. | No | Yes, at participating U.S. airports | Yes, U.S.–Canada | Yes, U.S.–Mexico land border | No |
| In-person step | Short visit for fingerprints and photo | CBP interview, or Enrollment on Arrival | Interview at a NEXUS center | Interview at a SENTRI center | Visit a CLEAR pod |
| Kids | 17 and under ride free with an enrolled parent | No fee for minors when a parent applies or is a member | Apply individually | Apply individually | Per CLEAR's terms |
| Best for | Domestic-only flyers | Anyone flying abroad even occasionally | Frequent U.S.–Canada travel | Frequent U.S.–Mexico driving | Very frequent flyers at CLEAR airports |
Checked October 28, 2026. TSA PreCheck fees and the kids rule: tsa.gov/precheck. Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI ($120 each since Oct 1, 2024; minors free with a parent for Global Entry): CBP fee announcement, Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI. CLEAR+ is a private membership; tsa.gov notes CLEAR issues a CLEAR+ code for $134 after PreCheck enrollment. Fees change: confirm before you pay.
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FAQ
How do I book a Global Entry interview at Des Moines GE Enrollment Center?
Apply and get conditional approval on ttp.dhs.gov, then pick Des Moines GE Enrollment Center in the official scheduler. When we checked (Oct 28, 2026, 3:28 AM UTC), no slot was open.
What should I bring to the Global Entry interview?
CBP asks for a valid passport (or a permanent resident card for lawful permanent residents) and a document that proves your current address, such as a driver's license or a utility bill. Check your conditional approval letter for the full list.
Do I have to interview at an enrollment center?
No. Conditionally approved applicants can use Enrollment on Arrival when they return from an international trip at participating airports, with no appointment.
Is Global Entry worth it over TSA PreCheck?
Global Entry costs $120 for 5 years and includes TSA PreCheck, plus faster U.S. customs when you come home from abroad. If you will fly internationally at all in the next 5 years, it is usually the better value; the trade-off is a CBP interview.
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Center details: CBP Trusted Traveler Programs scheduler (location ID 16461), last checked October 28, 2026. Soonest slot checked Oct 28, 2026, 3:28 AM UTC.