How to Get a Nexus Pass
Our neighbor to the north is conveniently located, but getting across the border can be anything but convenient. Americans who frequently travel to Canada should apply for a Nexus pass to expedite the border crossing process. Nexus member benefits include automated entry through self-serve kiosks at the airport, dedicated traffic lanes to shorten the wait time by land and a simple call to officials to get through by boat. A membership is valid for five years.
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Things You'll Need
- Completed application
- Application processing fee
- Proof of citizenship or permanent residence
- Driver's license
Instructions
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Approval Process
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Determine if you are eligible for a Nexus Pass. You must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. and have lived in the U.S. continuously for the past three years.
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Agree to a background check. You will not qualify for a Nexus membership if you have violated customs or immigration laws, or been convicted of a criminal offense in any country.
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Complete the application form online and print it.
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Submit a photocopied document showing proof of citizenship or a copy of your valid permanent resident card, also known as a "Green Card." Acceptable proof of citizenship includes a valid passport, a birth certificate and photo ID or certificate of naturalization.
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Make a photocopy, front and back, of your driver's license as proof of current residence.
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Enclose the processing fee and mail the completed application along with photocopied documents to the Nexus program.
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Receive approval or rejection notification by mail. Upon approval, you will be invited to visit a Nexus enrollment office.
Enrollment Process
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Attend an interview with a Canada Border Services Agency officer. The officer will review your application, verify identity, review original documents, and take your fingerprints.
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Review terms and conditions of the Nexus program.
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Have a digital photograph taken of your irises, which will be used to verify your identity when entering Canada or the U.S by air using the self-service kiosks.
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Pose for a photograph.
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Receive a membership card.
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Tips & Warnings
Children under the age of 18 are admitted to Nexus free of charge.
There are severe penalties for submitting false documents with your application.
