The NEXUS card is designed to speed up any border clearance processes for pre-approved,
low-risk travellers into Canada and the United States; the program started in 2002
- a joint initiative of the Canada Border services Agency (CBSA) and the United
States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Both organizations work together to
make border crossings simpler and faster, while heightening security.
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About NEXUS Card
The NEXUS program is a popular program, with well over 100,000 members. The NEXUS
card serves as a substitute for a Canadian passport or US passport for travel by
land and sea under the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). To become
a card holder, all you have to do is complete an application that takes from 6 to
8 weeks to process. The government fee for this program is $50.
NEXUS Pass Eligibility
To qualify for a Nexus pass you must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or the United States. Eligibility is dependent on the following information:
- Your eligibility for immigration in Canada or the United States
- The proper completion of your application
- A criminal background check
- any violations of immigration or customs laws
For further information on NEXUS or assistance on your application, contact Immigroup
at info@immigroup.ca
NEXUS Pass Benefits
The benefits of a NEXUS pass are many:
- Replaces your passport for flights to and from Canada to the United States and at
land and sea ports of entry.
- Dedicated lanes & kiosks are accessible to members travelling into the United
States or Canada with a minimum of customs and immigration questioning.
- Self-service kiosks at airports make exiting faster
- Harmonized program between Canada and the United States so applicants complete a
single application and pay one fee.
How to Use Your NEXUS Card
Air:
Entering Canada:
You can use your card when you enter Canada from any city:
- a CBSA Declaration card (E311) must be completed in which goods imported are declared.
- proceed to the self-serve kiosk in the Canadian inspection services area
- proceed with an iris scan by standing in front of the camera. Follow prompts on
the screen and complete the process. A receipt will be issued by the kiosk.
- you will be directed to the cashier to pay and duties and taxes owing, if applicable
- proceed to the baggage claim and then exit. Present your receipt and completed CBSA
Declaration Card to the border services officer.
- unless directed otherwise, you may continue into Canada
Declaration of Goods:
Canadian Residents: Canadian residents returning with goods that are imported
for personal use may report them by completing a CBSA Traveller Declaration Card
(TDC) in advance. This card is then deposited in the designated box at the NEXUS
kiosk. Any duties and taxes owed will be charged to the credit card on the resident’s
file. If the TDC option is not chosen, the self-serve kiosk will direct the resident
to the cashier to pay duties and taxes if applicable.
United States Residents: United States residents with goods to declare may
use the self-serve kiosk for goods that are part of personal entitlement. If there
are goods that exceed personal entitlement, a receipt will be issued that will refer
the resident to a cashier for payment. If the self-serve kiosk is closed, travellers
are requested to use the special services counter, the crew counter or the regular
lanes and declare their goods to a border services officer.
Entering the United States:
You can only use your NEXUS Card when you fly to the U.S. from a Canadian city.
- Proceed to the self-serve kiosk located in the U.S. pre-clearance area.
- Proceed with an iris scan by standing in front of the camera. Follow prompts on
the screen and complete the process. A receipt will be issued by the kiosk
- Unless otherwise directed to an inspection area, proceed to the trans-border lounge.
Declaration of Goods:
Persons entering the United States must complete a Custom Declaration Form (CBP
Form 6059B)
Travelers entering the United States with goods imported for personal usage may
use the self-serve kiosk to declare these goods. If the self-serve kiosk is closed,
they must declare their goods to a Customs and Border Protection officer at the
crew counter or the regular lane.
Land:
Entering Canada
- Use the dedicated lane and scan your card in the card reader.
- Proceed to the inspection booth for a visual inspection. The CBSA officer will tell
you whether you are to enter the inspection area or proceed into Canada.
Declaration of Goods
Canadian Residents: Canadian residents entering Canada who are importing
goods for personal use must complete a CBSA Traveler Declaration Card (TDC) before
arrival and deposit it in the designated box in the NEXUS lane. If you do not have
TDC privileges, you must use the regular lane to declare your goods.
United States Residents: U.S. residents entering Canada with goods that are
part of their personal entitlement may use the dedicated lane. If you have goods
that exceed your personal entitlement, you must use the regular lanes.
Entering the United States
- Use the dedicated lane and scan your card in the card reader.
- Proceed to the inspection booth for a visual inspection. Unless directed to an inspection
area, you may proceed into the United States.
Declaration of Goods: Canadian or U.S. residents entering the United States
that importing goods for their own personal use may use the NEXUS lane and make
an oral declaration to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer.
Sea:
Entering Canada
Please note the boat master is the person in charge of the boat. They are responsible
for presenting themselves and their passengers and reporting all goods on behalf
of the card members on board. All persons on board must be NEXUS members in order
for the boat to take advantage of the preferential reporting procedures.
- The boat master must call the NEXUS Card Telephone Reporting Centre (TRC) at: 1-866-99-NEXUS
(1-866-996-3987) to give advance notice to the CBSA at least 30 minutes (minimum)
and up to four hours (maximum) before arriving in Canada. The boat master must provide
the following information to the TRC:
- an estimated time of arrival (ETA)
- the name and location of the landing site (designated sites are required for entering
Canada)
- the registration number and/or the name of the boat
- the full name, date of birth and country of citizenship and/or permanent residence
status for all NEXUS card members on board
- the destination, purpose of trip and length of stay in Canada for each passenger
- passport and visa details of passengers where required
- The boat master must ensure all passengers have photo identification and proof of
citizenship, permanent residence status and/or other immigration status documents
when applicable or required
- The boat master must declare all goods being imported, including currency information.
The NEXUS Card Telephone Reporting Centre must be notified of any information changes
before arrival. A report number will be issued as proof of presentation. This number
must be produced when asked to do so by border officials.
Declaration of Goods: Canadian and U.S. residents importing goods for their
own personal use must report these items to a CBSA officer by contacting the NEXUS
Telephone Reporting Centre at 1-866-99-NEXUS (1-866-996-3987).
Entering the United States:
- The boat master must call the local Customs and Border Protection (CBP) marine reporting
number for their arrival area;
- Provide advance notice to the CBP at least 30 minutes and up to four hours before
arriving in the United States. The boat master must provide the following information:
- an estimated time of arrival (ETA);
- the name and location of the landing site of arrival
- the registration number and/or the name of the boat;
- the full name, date of birth and country of citizenship and/or permanent residence
status for all NEXUS members on board;
- the destination, purpose of trip and length of stay in the United States for each
passenger; and
- passport and visa details of passengers when applicable or required;
- The boat master must ensure all passengers have photo identification and proof of
citizenship, permanent residence status and/or other immigration status documents
where required;
- The boat master must declare all goods being imported, including
currency information.
A report number will be issued as proof of presentation. This number must be produced
when asked to do so by border officials.
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