You will be required to show your boarding pass that has “TSA Precheck” or “Expedited screening” printed on it. This will allow you to use the expedited screening lane when boarding your flight.

In some cases, passengers may be asked to remove their belt, usually if it has large metal pieces on it. You will also be asked to remove heavy jackets, but you can keep light jackets and sweaters on.

If your shoes have large metal pieces on them, you may be asked to remove them. But most people with TSA PreCheck approval are allowed to keep their shoes on.

You may be asked to submit to additional X-ray screening of your luggage, body scans, or even physical pat-downs.

Canadian citizens who have enrolled in the NEXUS program are also eligible for TSA PreCheck benefits. Citizens of a few select countries may also be eligible for TSA PreCheck benefits by signing up for the Global Entry program. This program is open to citizens of India, Colombia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, and Mexican nationals. [5] X Trustworthy Source U. S. Customs and Border Protection Federal law enforcement agency responsible for monitoring U. S. borders, facilitating international trade, and upholding customs laws Go to source

Make sure that the name you enter on the application matches your name on your passport exactly. If the two differ in any way, you won’t be able to use the TSA PreCheck option. [6] X Trustworthy Source U. S. Transportation Security Administration U. S. government agency responsible for ensuring safety by setting and enforcing travel protocols Go to source As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to pay a non-refundable $85 US fee. This fee must be paid every 5 years when you renew your approval.

Incomplete or incorrect application information Violations of transportation security rules Disqualifying criminal offences[7] X Trustworthy Source U. S. Transportation Security Administration U. S. government agency responsible for ensuring safety by setting and enforcing travel protocols Go to source

At the appointment, you’ll need to bring your passport and any other requested documents. The TSA agent will perform a background check, fingerprint you, and ask you a few straightforward questions about your personal details during the interview.

If you book a flight with a carrier who participates in TSA PreCheck, but you don’t have a frequent flier account with them, remember to add your KTN to your ticket order before checkout. This will ensure that you still get approved for TSA PreCheck. If you don’t include your TSA PreCheck number when you book an airline ticket, you won’t be allowed to use the TSA PreCheck benefits at the airport.

The website has an interactive map that allows you to view TSA PreCheck airport locations by state.