If you live in Egg Harbor Township, Absecon, Pleasantville, Galloway, Somers Point, Linwood, or anywhere else in the Atlantic City area of southern New Jersey, you might assume your local airport has a walk-in Global Entry office like the big hubs do. It doesn't — at least not permanently. Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), located at 101 Atlantic City International Airport, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, occasionally hosts a Global Entry Mobile Event, where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers travel down from the Philadelphia field office to conduct interviews for a short, limited window. This guide covers how that process works, what to expect, and how to actually get a seat once slots are posted.
No available appointments at Atlantic City?
Because Atlantic City isn't a full-time enrollment center, interview slots here are even scarcer and less predictable than at a major airport. Officers only visit periodically, and when a mobile event is announced, the limited appointment blocks tend to disappear fast — often before most applicants even see the listing update. Hundreds of savvy travelers get around this by using tools like Snapslot, which sends real-time SMS alerts the moment a cancellation or new mobile-event slot opens up at Atlantic City or a nearby center. Given how infrequently ACY hosts these events, an alert service is arguably more useful here than at almost any other location on this list.
Knowing the Global Entry Application Process
Submit Your Application The first step to obtaining Global Entry is to submit an online application through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website. Ensure you provide accurate information and complete all required fields, including personal information, passport details, employment history, and travel history.
Await Conditional Approval After submitting your application, CBP will review it to determine your eligibility for Global Entry. If your application is conditionally approved, you'll receive a notification via your TTP account. This approval does not guarantee enrollment but indicates that you've met the initial criteria.
Schedule Your Interview This is the tough part, especially at a location like Atlantic City. Once conditionally approved, log in to your TTP account to schedule your Global Entry interview. Because ACY doesn't have a standing enrollment office, you'll want to check availability broadly — Atlantic City's mobile event, plus the permanent centers at Philadelphia International (PHL) and Newark Liberty (EWR), both roughly 60–65 miles away. Appointment slots fill up quickly, but Snapslot can help you catch a cancellation the moment one opens.
Attend Your Interview Show up prepared with your passport, conditional approval letter, and other required documents. At Atlantic City, look for Global Entry event signage near the baggage claim carousels inside the single terminal building — interviews are conducted in the CBP Federal inspection area there.
Await Final Approval After your interview, final approval typically arrives within a few days, though some travelers have reported it taking weeks or longer.
Preparing for your interview
Getting ready for your interview is crucial. Here's what you may need (refer to official CBP notes for a complete list):
A valid passport and another form of government-issued ID (e.g., driver's license or state ID card).
Your conditional approval letter from the Trusted Traveler Program.
Proof of current residence (utility bill, lease agreement, or mortgage statement) — this has been specifically requested for the Atlantic City mobile event.
A list of countries you've visited in the past five years, if asked. The officer may ask about the reason for each visit and how long you stayed. It's mostly an honesty check, but be ready to answer clearly and consistently with what's on your application.
Pro tip: Dress reasonably professionally, and be prepared for a few casual questions about your travel habits and reason for applying. Most interviews at pop-up events like this one move quickly — often 10–15 minutes.
Getting to your appointment
Atlantic City International Airport sits in Egg Harbor Township, about 9 miles northwest of downtown Atlantic City, and is easy to reach from across southern New Jersey.
Parking at Atlantic City International Airport
ACY has a six-story parking garage directly across from the terminal, connected by a covered walkway, with short-term rates in the neighborhood of $18–20/day. An economy lot a short walk (or free shuttle ride) from the terminal runs cheaper, generally around $12/day. If you're just popping in for an interview, the short-term garage is the simplest option since you won't need long-term parking for a same-day visit.
Taking Public Transit to Atlantic City International Airport for your appointment
Free airport shuttle + NJ Transit rail: ACY runs a free shuttle to the Egg Harbor City Rail Station, where you can catch NJ Transit's Atlantic City Rail Line. From there it's about a 25-minute ride into Atlantic City or roughly 70 minutes up to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station.
NJ Transit bus 554: Runs between the Atlantic City Bus Terminal and the airport, with the trip taking about 30–40 minutes depending on traffic — a low-cost option if you're coming from within Atlantic City itself.
Jitney shuttle: Meets arriving flights and charges a flat fare (around $10) to any Atlantic City hotel or casino, which can be a convenient one-off option if you're not driving.
Rideshare and taxis: Uber and Lyft pick-up/drop-off is designated right outside the terminal, and this is usually the most reliable option if you're coming from nearby towns like Absecon, Galloway, or Egg Harbor City rather than from Atlantic City proper.
If you're traveling from farther out — say Philadelphia or North Jersey — driving or taking NJ Transit's Atlantic City Rail Line directly will generally beat stringing together local transit connections.
No available appointments?
If you're struggling to find an open Global Entry slot tied to Atlantic City, here are your best options:
Check the permanent centers nearby: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) both have full-time Global Entry Enrollment Centers and generally post appointments far more often than ACY's occasional mobile event.
Enrollment on Arrival: If you're flying internationally into a participating airport, you may be able to complete your Global Entry interview on the spot at that location instead of waiting for a slot at home.
Manual refreshing: Keep checking the TTP site frequently — slots at pop-up events like Atlantic City's tend to appear without warning and get taken within minutes.
Set up alerts: Snapslot monitors appointment openings and sends you an SMS alert the moment a new slot appears — at Atlantic City's mobile event or at nearby enrollment centers — so you're not stuck refreshing the page yourself.
A few things worth knowing about this location specifically: Atlantic City does not have a standing, year-round Global Entry office — it's a periodic mobile event staffed by CBP officers from the Philadelphia field office (contact number 215-863-4287 for event-specific questions). Because of that, availability can look completely empty for long stretches between events. If Atlantic City shows no upcoming appointments, it's often faster in practice to book at Philadelphia or Newark and treat Atlantic City as a bonus option if a local event happens to line up with your schedule.