What is Nexus Card?
NEXUS is a Trusted Traveler program that provides low-risk, pre-screened travelers with expedited processing at airports, as well as at land and marine border crossings when entering the United States and Canada. The program is developed with the joint efforts of the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Services Border Agency (CSBA) to allow frequent travelers to skip some security procedures and avoid the long waits. NEXUS members have access to dedicated fast lanes at land ports of entry and NEXUS kiosks at the Canadian preclearance airports. In addition, travelers can also contact certain reporting sites when crossing the marine borders. NEXUS membership is voluntary and is valid for 5 years. After that period, applicants may apply for NEXUS CARDS RENEWAL .Each participant in the program receives a NEXUS card, used at land border crossings when returning by vehicle to U.S. from Canada or Mexico. A NEXUS membership pass is considered a legally valid document for air travel under the Western Hemisphere Traveler Institute and can be used by Canadian and US citizens as an alternative to the passport when entering into the USA.
NEXUS
$139 USD
5-year Membership Fee
Best for frequent travel between the US and Canada.
- Self-report customs forms when entering US or Canada via air
- Greatly reduces typical time spent in US and Canadian processing
- Expedited processing into US and Canada by vehicle.
- Includes TSA Pre✓®
Required Documents
Proof of Citizenship (i.e. passport, US I-551 Lawful Permanent Resident Card, birth certificate, etc) and any applicable documentation or visas necessary for entry into the US.
Application Process
Apply
Submit the initial application online.
Interview
Schedule & attend your in-person interview.
Find an enrollment center near you. (For additional Canadian requirements see URL)
Membership
Once accepted, your membership will last for 5 years.
Note: Every member of your traveling party will need their own membership in order to use the designated entry lanes.
Eligibility
US and Canadian citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) can apply.
Featured Benefits
Expedited pedestrian/vehicle entry into US or Canada
- Expedited processing into US or Canada following an international flight
- Access to TSA Pre✓® expedited security lanes at airports within the U.S. and U.S territories.
Additional Benefits
- Expedited marine entry into United States from Canada
TWO-STEP PROCESS
Our online application form is the fastest way to apply for Nexus Pass. It will take you few minutes to finalize it. Our goal is to make your journey quicker and safer. The process of getting Nexus pass require ONLY two steps that are listed below:
1. Apply
Go to our online application form and answer the questions , there are only mandatory fields, no unnecessary info required. It is self-explanatory and it will take less than 5 MIN to finish it.
2. Pay
Next step is the payment by the most trusted and secured payment provider - PayPal. After you have submitted the form you will be prompt to checkout.
Nexus Card Fees
| Services | Fees |
|---|---|
| Government Application Fee payable by the applicant | $50.00 per person* |
| GTT Service * payable through PayPal | $89.00 per person* |
| Total Cost | $139.00 |
If you are familiar with the CBP system and wish to apply directly with them, you can do it here. All Global Trusted Traveler service fees must be paid via PayPal – your application cannot be processed unless you have made a PayPal transaction. Government fees will be paid from our account. Government fees are non-refundable. Global Trusted Traveler fees are refundable only if we are the reason for decline. If you have additional questions, you can check FAQs page or send us your concern here. Prior using our services, please read our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy policy.
Final Steps
You will receive an automatic email from us which will indicate the time when we received your application. When we have your application form, supporting documentation and payment, we will start processing it. It will take up to 48hrs. Note that if some information is missing or incomplete, we will get in touch with you for further confirmation. In the moment when we successfully submit your document for security checks to the Government, you will be notified via email by our team.
1. Email
You will receive email indicating that we received your application. In 3 - 8 weeks (in busy season it might take longer) if you are Conditionally Approved you will receive second emails with instructions how to schedule your interview.
2. Interview
Only if your Application is Conditionally Approved you will receive an email with instructions how to schedule your interview. If you have applied with your family you can attend at the same day.
3. Activate
Once your interview with CBP is completed successfully you will receive your NEXUS card via post service in approximately a week.