You can still use your NEXUS card NEXUS is a joint Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection operated Trusted Traveler and expedited border control program designed for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. Members of the program can avoid waits at border entry points by using reserved lan…NEXUS
Can I use a non-NEXUS card as a passport?
If there are any members without NEXUS cards, you must NOT use the NEXUS lane and you can still use your NEXUS card as a passport in the regular traffic lane. You will be denied a NEXUS card if you carry non-Nexus passengers and let them out to walk across the border.
Where can I use my NEXUS card at the border?
The busiest border crossings along the Canada-US border have dedicated NEXUS pass lanes. You can only use these lanes if everyone in your vehicle has a NEXUS Card. Here they are from west to east: You can also use your NEXUS Card at Sentri lanes entering the US from Mexico.
Do you need a passport to use the NEXUS lane?
Using the NEXUS lane means faster crossings at land air and sea ports along the USA Canada border. You don’t need a passport if you use your NEXUS card, but you must ensure that you carry your NEXUS card with you every time you stop at a border point. How to use the NEXUS lane at the airport
How to use the NEXUS lane by road in Canada?
How to use the NEXUS lane by road If you are traveling across the US Canada border by car or motorcycle, you must make sure that any passengers riding with you have valid NEXUS cards – this includes any children in your group. If there are any members without NEXUS cards, you must NOT use the NEXUS lane.
Can you use NEXUS in a non NEXUS lane?
You must NOT use the NEXUS lane if there are any members without NEXUS cards. You can still use your NEXUS card as a passport in the regular traffic lanes. Your NEXUS card will be revoked if you carry non-Nexus passengers. You cannot drop them off to walk across the border.
Can you use NEXUS card in regular lane?
NEXUS members whose travel is essential should use the regular primary inspection lanes to seek entry to Canada. Until further notice, NEXUS is accepted in all lanes.
What are the rules of a NEXUS card?
Ensure that each person you are travelling with in your vehicle or boat has a valid NEXUS membership; Keep your personal information current, such as address, immigration status, and passport information, if applicable; Recognize that the NEXUS membership card belongs to the governments of Canada and the U.S.; and.
Do I need to carry my NEXUS card?
A NEXUS card is all you need for proof of citizenship when you cross the US/Canadian border by land or by sea. For air travel, you do need a passport, but having a NEXUS card will generally get you through the airport more quickly.
Where can I use my NEXUS card?
You can use your NEXUS Card at participating international airports, at land crossings between Canada and the US that have NEXUS lanes, and when travelling between the two countries by boat.
Can I use NEXUS instead of passport?
A NEXUS membership card is a valid document under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), so it can be used in place of a passport, including by air if flying between the US and Canada.
What is the difference between NEXUS and Global Entry?
Global Entry allows expedited entry into the United States for international travelers and includes TSA PreCheck. NEXUS provides dedicated lanes at select border crossings between the U.S. and Canada while also offering full TSA PreCheck and Global Entry benefits when flying.
What are the benefits of a NEXUS card?
Membership in the NEXUS program allows you to reduce your wait times at designated ports of entry by: using dedicated processing lanes at land border crossings, using NEXUS kiosks when entering Canada, using Global Entry kiosk when entering the United States, and.
Can I use NEXUS lane with Global Entry?
CBP accepts Global Entry cards for lawful U.S. entry at land and sea ports of entry. Global Entry cards have radio frequency identification, which enables their use at SENTRI and NEXUS expedited travel lanes entering the U.S. Global Entry cards are not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes and kiosks.
Does NEXUS give you TSA PreCheck?
U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents enrolled in NEXUS and SENTRI are also eligible for TSA PreCheck. Canadian citizens who are members of NEXUS are also eligible to participate in TSA PreCheck.
How does NEXUS work at the airport?
If you are travelling to the U.S. as a NEXUS member from a Canadian airport with a U.S. preclearance area, you may use your NEXUS card or your passport at the Global Entry kiosks: Proceed to the Global Entry kiosk located in the U.S. preclearance area. Follow the prompts on the screen and complete the entry process.
How do I travel with a NEXUS card?
If you are travelling to the U.S. as a NEXUS member from a Canadian airport with a U.S. preclearance area, you may use your NEXUS card or your passport at the Global Entry kiosks: Proceed to the Global Entry kiosk located in the U.S. preclearance area. Follow the prompts on the screen and complete the entry process.
Can you use NEXUS lane with Global Entry?
CBP accepts Global Entry cards for lawful U.S. entry at land and sea ports of entry. Global Entry cards have radio frequency identification, which enables their use at SENTRI and NEXUS expedited travel lanes entering the U.S. Global Entry cards are not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes and kiosks.
What is the difference between NEXUS and Global Entry?
Global Entry allows expedited entry into the United States for international travelers and includes TSA PreCheck. NEXUS provides dedicated lanes at select border crossings between the U.S. and Canada while also offering full TSA PreCheck and Global Entry benefits when flying.
What are the benefits of a NEXUS card?
Membership in the NEXUS program allows you to reduce your wait times at designated ports of entry by: using dedicated processing lanes at land border crossings, using NEXUS kiosks when entering Canada, using Global Entry kiosk when entering the United States, and.
Can you use Nexus pass lanes on the US border?
The busiest border crossings along the Canada-US border have dedicated NEXUS pass lanes. You can only use these lanes if everyone in your vehicle has a NEXUS Card. Here they are from west to east:
Can you use Nexus cards at boat crossings?
Using Your NEXUS Card at Marine Crossings. NEXUS members can use their NEXUS Cards to skip maritime inspection when travelling by private watercraft (aka pleasure boat). All people on the boat must have NEXUS Cards. If you are caught crossing the border by boat with someone in your boat who does not have a NEXUS Card, your membership may be revoked.
Can you enter the US with a Nexus card?
Entering the United States with a NEXUS by Water. NEXUS Card holders are normally allowed to bypass reporting in person at a port of entry. Provided everyone in the boat has a NEXUS Card, the boatmaster can call in to Customs and Border Protection, instead, as if you were entering Canada.
How much does it cost to replace a Nexus card?
There is a non-refundable $25 (USD) fee to replace a NEXUS card that is damaged, lost or stolen.
How to activate a Goes card?
After you sign in, click on the “Activate Membership Card” button under the Program Membership (s) section on the Homepage.
Can Nexus members travel to Canada?
NEXUS members using the air mode of transportation can enter Can ada using the self-serve kiosks regardless of where they are coming from. For example, a NEXUS member returning to Canada from overseas and arriving in Montréal can use the self-serve kiosk in Montréal.
Do you have to use the regular lanes on Nexus?
If you are traveling with persons into Canada or the United States that are not NEXUS members, you must use the regular lanes.
Can Nexus members enter the US?
Entering the United States. All NEXUS members can enjoy the benefits of Global Entry at no additional cost through using the Global Entry kiosks for entry at participating airports. When using the Global Entry kiosks in Canada Preclearance locations you can use your passport, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident card or NEXUS card.
How to use Nexus card?
When you use the NEXUS lane at the airport, all members of your party including children must have their own NEXUS card. You must have had an iris scan at one of the designated enrollment centers in order to use your card for air travel. Everyone must complete a CBSA Declaration Card when they enter Canada by air and a CBP Customs declaration when entering the US. Once you have completed this document follow the instructions below: 1 Proceed to the NEXUS or Global Entry kiosk 2 Stand in front of the camera ready for your iris scan 3 Use the touch screen to enter information about your trip 4 Wait until you receive a NEXUS kiosk self service receipt ( if you need to pay any taxes / charges on the goods you are bringing in you will be told to take your receipt to a cashier) 5 Proceed to baggage reclaim 6 Present your Nexus self service ticket and Customs Declaration at the exit ( if you are subject to a random or special inspection you will be directed to a customs inspection area)
How to use Nexus lane at airport?
When you use the NEXUS lane at the airport, all members of your party including children must have their own NEXUS card. You must have had an iris scan at one of the designated enrollment centers in order to use your card for air travel.
What is the boat master number for Nexus?
He / she must follow these instructions: Call the Canada NEXUS reporting center on 1-866-99-NEXUS (1-866-996-3987) or the United States CBP marine center up to 4 hours before arrival but no later ...
Where to present Nexus self service ticket?
Present your Nexus self service ticket and Customs Declaration at the exit ( if you are subject to a random or special inspection you will be directed to a customs inspection area)
Can you use Nexus as a passport?
You can still use your NEXUS card as a passport in the regular traffic lanes. Your NEXUS card will be revoked if you carry non-Nexus passengers and let them out to walk across the border. You cannot use the NEXUS lanes if you have goods to declare beyond your personal limit for each country. When you reach the US Canada border in your vehicle you ...
Can you use Nexus card on a motorcycle?
If there are any members without NEXUS cards, you must NOT use the NEXUS lane. You can still use your NEXUS card as a passport in the regular traffic lanes .
Can you use Nexus lane?
You cannot use the NEXUS lanes if you have goods to declare beyond your personal limit for each country.
How to use Nexus Pass for air travel?
Travelers, who intend to use their NEXUS pass for air travel should have had an iris scan at one of the NEXUS enrollment centers. Everyone must complete a Customs declaration form and then proceed to the NEXUS or Global Entry kiosk. Then they should stand before the camera for iris scan identification and enter details about their trip using the touch screen. After receiving a NEXUS kiosk self service receipt they should proceed to baggage claim and present the self service ticket and the Customs declaration form at the exit.
How to cross the border with Nexus?
Upon reaching the US-Canada-border by car NEXUS pass holders should follow pull into the NEXUS lane and hold their passes before the pass reader. After they scan their passes, they should stop at the customs booth for a visual check from the customs officer. If not selected for a random or vehicle check, they can proceed to crossing the border. NEXUS pass holders cannot use the NEXUS lane if they are traveling with persons without NEXUS passes in the car. Please note the NEXUS pass can be revoked for carrying non-Nexus passengers and letting them out to walk across the border.
Who is responsible for customs and immigration on behalf of Nexus Pass holders?
When crossing the border by sea, it is the boat captain who is responsible for dealing with customs and immigration on behalf of the NEXUS pass holders aboard the boat. The captain should call the NEXUS reporting center number up not later than 30 minutes before the boat’s arrival and give the personal details of all NEXUS members onboard, together with details of the trip. The border officer at the reporting center will issue a report number that must be presented to the customs officers at a specified landing site.
Can you use Nexus Pass in Canada?
NEXUS pass holders are authorized to use the NEXUS lane when traveling between the US and Canada in either direction by air land or sea, which will expedite border crossing and clearance. Border crossing points have one lane reserved for NEXUS use only and some will also designate a second lane if needed. A car can only use the NEXUS lane if all passengers ( including children and infants) have a valid NEXUS pass and passengers have nothing to declare at the customs.
What is Nexus lane?
Using the NEXUS lane means faster border crossings when traveling by road, air or sea. The NEXUS card provides an alternative passport, but you must ensure that you carry it with you every time you stop at a Canadian or American border point.
How to contact Canada Nexus?
Call the Canada NEXUS reporting center on 1-866-99-NEXUS (1-866-996-3987) or the United States CBP marine center up to 4 hours before arrival but no later than 30 minutes before entry.
Can you travel across the border with a Nexus card?
If you are traveling across the US Canada border by car, RV, minivan, minibus or motorcycle, you must make sure that any passengers riding with you have valid Canada NEXUS cards – this includes any children in your group. If there are any members without NEXUS cards, you must NOT use the NEXUS lane and you can still use your NEXUS card as a passport in the regular traffic lane. You will be denied a NEXUS card if you carry non-Nexus passengers and let them out to walk across the border. Your card will be taken from you at the border and you will not be able to apply for the program again.
Who is responsible for customs and immigration on a Nexus boat?
Everyone on board the boat must be a NEXUS cardholder in order to enjoy swift border crossings. The boat master is the person responsible for dealing with customs and immigration on behalf of the NEXUS card holders aboard the boat. The boat master must follow these instructions:
Can you use Nexus lane?
You cannot use the NEXUS lanes if you have goods to declare beyond your personal limit for each country.
Do you need an iris scan to use Nexus?
When you use the NEXUS lane at the airport, all members of your party including any children must have their own child NEXUS card. If you use your pass at the airport, you must have had an iris scan at one of the NEXUS enrollment centers; children are only given an iris scan if you consent to this.
Do you need a Nexus card for children?
All children traveling with NEXUS card holders must have their own child NEXUS card if they are to use the dedicated lanes with their parents or guardians. If you are a divorced or separated parent traveling with your children you should carry copies of the legal custody documents. You must carry written permission from the parents or guardians to travel with a child for whom you are not legally responsible. Canada Border Services Agency and US Customs and Border Protection are extremely alert about child abductions and will spend more time questioning you if you do not have these documents.
When Are You Not Permitted To Use The NEXUS Lane?
New NEXUS Program rules will be codified in the Presentation of Persons (2003) Regulations. It is important to note that the new rules will be applied as of July 19, 2016 and the CBSA does not intend to wait until the amendments to the Presentation of Persons (2003) Regulations are promulgated. In other word, the new rules are now in effect administratively.
What is Nexus possession?
When the NEXUS member has in his/her possession any goods that are controlled, restricted, prohibited and/or require additional documents/permits to be seen by an officer on importation (excluding pets when accompanied by proper paperwork); and
Can you use Nexus lane?
Many prescription medications are restricted and technically you cannot use the NEXUS lane. If you have any good that requires an import permit or that is on the Import Control List , you cannot use the NEXUS lane. If you have any form of weapon, you cannot use the NEXUS lane. More clarification is needed as to which restricted and controlled goods result in the NEXUS lane being off-limits. Canadian travelers cannot know the rules unless they are clearly stated in writing.
Can you use Nexus lane with a CBSA membership?
The CBSA also does not permit a NEXUS Member to use the NEXUS lane when anyone in the vehicle does not have a valid NEXUS Membership. This includes a person with a valid U.S. GOES/Global Entry membership, which is different than NEXUS.
How much does it cost to get a Nexus passport?
While Global Entry costs $100, the application fee for NEXUS is only $50 per adult and children are free until they turn 18, making it a good option for families who travel internationally.
Which is better, Nexus or Global Entry?
When considering Global Entry vs NEXUS there are a few factors you need to consider. If you frequently travel between the US and Canada via land and/or air, NEXUS will likely be the better choice. It is cheaper and allows for expedited entry when crossing the border by car, something Global Entry doesn’t yet offer. Additionally, at a cost of only $50 and the fact that it is free for minors, you can save a bit of money by opting for NEXUS . Especially if you live near the Canadian border and often cross it with your vehicle.
How to avoid long waits at border crossings?
Members of the program can avoid long waits at border entry points by using reserved lanes at land crossings into Canada and the United States (including from Mexico), by using self-serve kiosks at airports in Canada, the US and some international locations.
Is Global Entry more expensive than Nexus?
Cons of Global Entry. More expensive than Nexus as it is $100 for 5 years, and that $100 is non-refundable, even if your application is denied. If you are traveling with kids under the age of 18, they will all need their own membership into the program to come through expedited screening with you.
Is Nexus the right airline?
If you often travel by vehicle back and forth to Canada, or fly into Canada, then Nexus is the right choice for you. If frequent air travel is your thing, and you often find yourself around the world, then the flexibility of Global Entry right for you. Use our guide to Global Entry vs NEXUS before making the decision for yourself.
Can you use Nexus in the US?
On the other hand, if you often travel internationally outside of Canada, the NEXUS program will lose much of its value. If you live in the southern part of the United States, finding an enrollment center to complete your in-person interview would be tough as they are only located in the northern US. Once you have it, you can use it at any Global Entry kiosk when entering the US, but getting it will be more difficult.
Can you skip the lines at the airport?
Sick of waiting in long lines at the airport? Well, there are now numerous ways that you can skip the lines and get through security quickly. Within this post, we will break down two of those options; Global Entry vs Nexus. We will lay out the pros and cons for both to help you decide which is right for you.