Can You Use Nexus For International Travel?

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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

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Can you travel to Mexico with NEXUS?


NEXUS members who are Mexican nationals or permanent residents of Canada or the U.S. must travel with a

. In addition, permanent residents of Canada or the U.S are required to provide proof of permanent residence. You may be asked to present these documents to the officer upon arrival at the border.

Can NEXUS be used 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.

Does NEXUS card include Global Entry?

Does NEXUS include Global Entry and TSA PreCheck privileges?

Yes

. NEXUS members can take advantage of expedited entry into the United States via air with Global Entry and expedited security screenings when flying from a United States airport with TSA PreCheck.

Is a NEXUS card valid for air travel?

Can you use Nexus cards for air travel? Yes.

Citizens of both the United States and Canada in possession of a valid NEXUS travel card are able to fly between the two countries using their NEXUS card, instead of a passport

. This is because a NEXUS card is a WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative) compliant document.

Does NEXUS work in USA?


NEXUS members can use Global Entry kiosks when entering the United States

and also have TSA PreCheck eligibility. In addition, the NEXUS card can be used in place of a passport when traveling between the U.S. and Canada.

Can I use NEXUS to fly from Canada to us?

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 NEXUS use Global Entry kiosk?


All current NEXUS members, and U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents who are SENTRI members, are eligible to use Global Entry kiosks once they provide fingerprints and document information to CBP

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Does NEXUS give you TSA PreCheck?

All Global Entry members are eligible for 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.

Is NEXUS the same as Global Entry?


All NEXUS members use the Global Entry kiosks

. U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents enrolled in SENTRI can use the Global Entry kiosks. Through FY 2015, the Global Entry kiosks have been used over 17 million times.

What is Global Entry NEXUS?

What is NEXUS? 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

. It is essentially the Canadian version of Global Entry.

Can I use my NEXUS card for domestic travel?

In a statement to CTV News, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said that

a Nexus card can be used in lieu of a passport for “Canadian and American citizens who are Nexus members entering Canada from the U.S.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Nexus is “recognized as an acceptable equivalent document to a …

Can I use my Global Entry card to get into Mexico?


The Global Entry Card is only issued to Global Entry (GE) members who are U.S. Citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents and/or Mexican Nationals

. It allows GE members to use trusted traveler lanes at the land borders for entry into the U.S. via NEXUS/SENTRI lanes at the border.

Can you use Global Entry in Mexico?

Global Entry is also available to citizens of the Netherlands who are enrolled in FLUX and Korean Smart Entry Service members.

Citizens of Germany, Panama, and Mexico may also apply for Global Entry

. Canadian NEXUS members have Global Entry benefits, but are not eligible to join.

Can I use NEXUS for business travel?

Personal computers and similar items carried by NEXUS members for their own personal use while on business trips are

not considered commercial goods

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Can you use NEXUS at Pearson airport?


At Pearson, NEXUS holders have a separate, dedicated line at security and at US customs

. At US Customs, Nexus holders first visit a kiosk, where their travel identification is verified and an iris scan verifies your identity. The kiosk will print out a receipt, which will then speed you through US Customs.

Is NEXUS valid if passport expired?

Does my NEXUS membership automatically expire when my passport expires? Your NEXUS membership date is not dependent on the passport expiration date.

Membership will remain valid, even if the passport expires

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