If you are approved to participate in NEXUS, you will receive a membership identification card to use when entering Canada or the United States at all designated NEXUS air, land and marine ports of entry.
Remember to always travel with your passport and/or proof of permanent residence in case you are required to prove your citizenship or permanent residence status.
There is a non-refundable $25 (USD) fee to replace a NEXUS card that is damaged, lost or stolen.
Activating Your NEXUS Card
To activate your card, log into your TTP account. After you sign in, click on the “Activate Membership Card” button under the Program Membership(s) section on the Homepage.
Using Your NEXUS Card
Land Borders
Entering Canada
- Use the designated NEXUS lane. Stop and hold your membership card in front of the proximity card reader.
- Proceed to the inspection booth for a visual inspection. The border officer will indicate whether you are to enter the inspection area or proceed into Canada.
- If you are using a lane with a NEXUS eGate, you won’t be processed by a border officer inside the inspection booth. Instead, you will be processed by an officer inside the CBSA office. The officer will use a video camera for the visual inspection and an intercom to communicate with you. The officer will either direct you to enter Canada or proceed to an inspection area.
Note: You must be a NEXUS member to use the Whirlpool-Rapids Bridge between Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York. Refer to the U.S. Niagara Falls Bridge Commission website for more information.
Entering the United States
- Use the designated NEXUS lane. Stop and hold your membership card in front of the card reader.
- Proceed to the inspection booth for a visual inspection. Unless you are directed to an inspection area, you may proceed into the United States.
Airports
Entering Canada
You may use facial verification NEXUS kiosks or eGates to enter Canada from anywhere in the world. You may use the NEXUS kiosk with up to 4 other members. The process for using a NEXUS eGate is the same as for the NEXUS kiosk, except eGates process travelers one at a time. You may only use the NEXUS eGate if you are 16 years of age or older.
When using the NEXUS kiosk or eGate, you will be prompted to:
- Select your language of choice
- indicate the number of travelers in your party (kiosk only)
- scan or tap your NEXUS card
- confirm your identity and personal information
- have your photo taken to confirm your identity
- collect your receipt
After collecting your receipt, you may go to the baggage claim. If you have something to declare, you must declare it to an officer after using the kiosk or eGate. If the NEXUS kiosk or eGate can’t verify your identity, the kiosk will direct you to see an officer to have your identity verified.
Entering the United States
All NEXUS members can enjoy the benefits of Global Entry at no additional cost through using the Global Entry kiosks/portals for entry at participating airports.
When using the Global Entry kiosks/portals in Canada Preclearance locations you can use your passport, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident card, or NEXUS card. You cannot use your NEXUS card at Global Entry kiosks/portals outside of Canadian Preclearance locations. At all other ports, you will need to use your passport or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident card.
If you are traveling with persons into Canada or the United States that are not NEXUS members, you must use the regular lanes.