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Can you use a Nexus card to go to Mexico?

Can you use a Nexus card to go to Mexico?

NEXUS cards are valid for RFID Ready Lanes at land crossings into the United States from Canada and Mexico.

Can NEXUS use SENTRI lane?

SENTRI and NEXUS lanes are reserved strictly for the use of SENTRI, NEXUS and Global Entry card holders. All travelers in the vehicle over the age of 16 must have an RFID-enabled card to use the Ready Lane.

How much does a NEXUS pass cost?

NEXUS Pass Cost

Service Fees Total Cost
Government Application $50.00 per person*
IPVS Regular Service $129.99 per person* $179.00

Is NEXUS still available?

NEXUS and FAST enrollment centres remain temporarily closed as long as COVID-19 border restrictions are in place. Existing NEXUS and FAST members who renew their membership before the expiry date on their card will retain their membership privileges for twenty-four months beyond their scheduled expiration.

Does NEXUS include TSA PreCheck?

No. To receive TSA PreCheck®, you must include your Known Traveler Number (your CBP PASSID for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI members) in the appropriate field of your airline reservation, and the TSA PreCheck® indicator must be displayed on the boarding pass to access the lanes.

Do you need a passport if you have NEXUS?

NEXUS members who are Mexican nationals or permanent residents of Canada or the U.S. must travel with a passport. Note that NEXUS members who choose to use their NEXUS card in a non-NEXUS lane will be processed as a regular traveller and will not receive the benefit of expedited entry.

Can I use the Ready Lane with my real ID?

All border crossers who use the lane must have an RFID compliant card such as a passport card, SENTRI card, or other card with an RFID chip (Radio Frequency Identification). All passengers in the vehicle must have RFID compliant cards in order to use the lane except those under 16 years of age.

What is the difference between SENTRI and NEXUS?

SENTRI users have access to dedicated lanes into the United States. Unlike NEXUS, which is a joint program between United States and Canadian immigration authorities, SENTRI is solely a CBP program and only applies to customs and immigrations inspections into the United States, not into Mexico.

Is it worth getting a NEXUS card?

So is the Nexus Program worth it? Well, it is worth it if you go down to the United States often. The luxury of not having to wait in a 1-2 hour line up cannot be overemphasized.

Are NEXUS interviews open?

The NEXUS interview is held at one of the many easily accessible NEXUS interview locations. ALL NEXUS ENROLLMENT CENTERS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE !

Is Nexus better than TSA PreCheck?

Advantages: NEXUS is more economical than Global Entry because it only costs $50 per adult and children are FREE until they turn 18. With Nexus you get all the benefits of Global Entry and TSA PreCheck. Disadvantages: There are only a few US enrollment centers where you can have a NEXUS interview.

Is it worth getting nexus?

Is it worth it to get a NEXUS pass?

A 2015 study by Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute shows that a NEXUS pass can pay for itself in approximately 2 round-trip visits to Canada. So if you’ve been wondering if it’s really worth getting your NEXUS card before crossing the border, then the answer is likely yes.

How does the Nexus program work in Canada?

NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low-risk, approved travelers into Canada and the United States. By paying one fee, NEXUS members have crossing privileges at air, land, and marine ports of entry that support the program.

Who are Nexus travelers and what do they do?

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.

Is the Viajero Confiable Program the same as NEXUS trusted traveler?

The Viajero Confiable program is the NEXUS equivalent for access across the Mexico border, but it only works for traveling to Mexico (not for gaining entry back into the U.S.). It also does not come with TSA PreCheck.