Originally Posted by
SeenItAll
You are asked to list your past travels, past residences, information about relatives, etc. Further, your fingerprints will be taken and (I believe) they are run through some database before your application is approved. (This is, I think, different from the ordinary entry process where your fingerprints are taken when you enter, but nothing is done with them in real time to approve or not approve your entry.)
And how is any of that their business? They don't ask for it if you arrive without the 'global entry'. They might see my previous travel (but not within Schengen) on my
current passport.
I don't see this is in my interest. Sounds like an excuse for money grubbing.