What is the difference between a passport card and a 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.
Is it worth getting a NEXUS card?
NEXUS is a good deal. When entering the U.S. or at U.S. pre-clearance centres in Canada, there are dedicated Global Entry lanes for members of NEXUS and other trusted traveller programs. Unlike in Canada, my experience has been that there’s contact with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer.
Is NEXUS linked to passport?
NEXUS members can access the Trusted Traveler Programs ( TTP ) System to update a mailing address change and passport information that is already on file.
Can you travel with a NEXUS card only?
Using Your NEXUS Card at Airports NEXUS Cards can also be used at Billy Bishop (Toronto Island) Airport but only on incoming flights. Finally, you can use your NEXUS Card at select airports outside of Canada and the United States only if you are flying directly to the United States.
Can I fly with just my Nexus card and no passport?
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a U.S. law that requires all travellers, including U.S. and Canadian citizens, to present a valid passport or other acceptable secure document, such as a NEXUS card, when travelling to or through the U.S. from within the western hemisphere.
Do you still need a passport if you have a Nexus card?
NEXUS crossing points exist along the USA-Canada border and at Canadian airports. You don’t need a passport if you use your NEXUS card, but you must carry your NEXUS card with you every time you stop at a border point.
How much is NEXUS per year?
It is jointly run by the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. More benefits of NEXUS. The NEXUS application processing fee is a non-refundable $50 (US) for a five-year membership. Children under 18 are free!
Do I need a passport to get a Nexus card?
If you do not have a passport, you can get still a NEXUS Card, though it is not recommended because you will only be able to use it for driving across the border, not flying. The most common proof of identity that is not a passport is a Driver’s License. It must be a government-issued ID.
Do you still need a passport if you have a NEXUS card?
Is Nexus card valid ID?
Yes. If you are a Canadian or U.S. citizen, and a NEXUS member, you may use your membership card as proof of identification and citizenship when entering Canada by land, air (when coming from the U.S.) or boat when using non-NEXUS lanes.