Step 1 - Apply for SENTRI
You must first apply for the SENTRI program through the DHS Trusted Traveler Programs website. You will be asked to pay a $122.25 fee for a 5 year membership. You will also have to fill out questions regarding your background.
Note: SENTRI (Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection) is specifically designed for travelers who frequently cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
Start Your SENTRI ApplicationStep 2 - Wait for conditional approval
After your application has been submitted, you will have to wait for conditional approval. Conditional approval means that you have been pre approved for the SENTRI program, but you need to schedule an interview to finalize your application.
The conditional approval process can take anywhere from 24 hours to multiple months, depending on the volume of applications, your background, etc.
Step 3 - Schedule Your SENTRI interview
Congratulations! You've been conditionally approved for SENTRI. The next step is to schedule your interview at Nogales Enrollment Center.
- Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
- Scroll down to your state (AZ)
- Click on Nogales Enrollment Center
- Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Nogales Enrollment Center
Step 4 - Skip the SENTRI Interview wait time
You might notice that Nogales Enrollment Center is showing "No appointments available for this location", or the next appointment available is months out.
So what can you do?
SENTRI interview appointments are constantly cancelled, rescheduled, and added. This means that if you can monitor the interview slots, you can find an appointment that fits your schedule.
This is exactly what SENTRI Alerts does. We monitor the interview slots at Nogales Enrollment Center and send you an SMS alert when an appointment opens up. This way, you can skip the long wait time and book your interview as soon as this week.
Click below to sign up and cut months off your SENTRI interview appointment wait time.
Sign Up For SENTRI AlertsNogales Enrollment Center Details
Directions: Applicants traveling South on I-19 will exit on Mariposa Rd. Exit (Exit 4). Turn right onto Mariposa Rd. Travel West for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Port Access Drive (the last stop light on Mariposa Rd.) Visitor parking is 1 block from stop lights. Visitor parking is located to the right side of the Security Guard Booth.
Notes: Necessary documentation: Valid passport book, Birth Certificate, Lawful Permanent Resident Card (I-551), Naturalization Certificate and/or U.S. visa. Valid Drivers License with current address; if your address is out of date on your license, please present proof of residency at the interview (ie: utility bill, mortgage statement, etc.) and proof of Solvency (employment). Due to limited seating in waiting area only the applicant will be permitted inside the building. It is also recommended that you not arrive earlier than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. ***Documentación necesaria: pasaporte válido, certificado de nacimiento, tarjeta de residente permanente legal (I-551), certificado de naturalización y / o visa de los EE.UU. Licencia de conducir válida con dirección actual; Si su dirección no está actualizada en su licencia, presente prueba de residencia en la entrevista (es decir, factura de servicios públicos, estado de cuenta de la hipoteca, etc.) y prueba de solvencia (empleo). Debido a los asientos limitados en el area de espera solo los que tiene cita pueden pasar. Tambien se recomienda llegar 15 minutos antes de su cita programanda.