The Grand Portage Port of Entry sits on Highway 61 along Minnesota's North Shore, right at the Canadian border, serving the far northeastern tip of the state including Grand Marais. It's a small, remote crossing rather than a big-city enrollment center, so appointments here are processed one applicant at a time. Confirm the port on Google Maps before you head over.
No available appointments at Grand Portage?
As a small, remote crossing, this office doesn't run high daily volume, which can make appointment slots harder to land than you'd expect for such a quiet location. Rather than refreshing the Trusted Traveler Programs site by hand, savvy travelers set up Snapslot to send a real-time text the moment a cancellation opens up, so they can grab it before anyone else does.
Knowing the Global Entry Application Process
- Submit Your Application: Create a Trusted Traveler Programs account and submit the Global Entry application with the fee.
- Await Conditional Approval: CBP reviews your background before clearing you to schedule an interview.
- Schedule Your Interview: This office doesn't do remote interviews, so an in-person visit is required. If nothing is open, Snapslot can alert you the moment a cancellation appears.
- Attend Your Interview: A CBP officer reviews your documents and travel history in person; applicants are processed one at a time unless extenuating circumstances apply.
- Await Final Approval: Most applicants hear back shortly after the interview.
Preparing for your interview
Bring your passport, driver's license, and permanent resident card if applicable. The interview is largely an honesty check, so answer plainly and dress professionally, as you would for any appointment with a federal officer. If you have questions ahead of time, the port of entry takes calls directly.
Getting to your appointment
Parking at Grand Portage
Parking is available directly at the port of entry.
Taking Public Transit to Grand Portage
There's no meaningful public transit to this remote border crossing. From Grand Marais, take Highway 61 North to reach the Grand Portage port of entry; it's the practical way to get here regardless of where you're starting from along the North Shore.
No available appointments?
Check the Trusted Traveler Programs site directly for openings, or let Snapslot watch it for you.
Skip the manual refreshing: Snapslot texts you the moment a Grand Portage cancellation opens up.