Nexus Card Processing Time

If your application status is "Pending Review" then your application has been received and is being processed. Please note that processing times vary by applicant, but on average you can expect your application to be processed for Global Entry and FAST within 6 months, SENTRI 12 months and NEXUS 6 months.

1. How fast can I get a Nexus card?
2. How long does nexus approval take?
3. Can you cross the border with just a Nexus card?
4. Can I fly with just my Nexus card and no passport?
5. Is it worth getting a Nexus card?
6. Who is eligible for a Nexus pass?
7. Is Nexus better than TSA PreCheck?
8. Are nexus applications being processed?
9. Does Nexus include TSA PreCheck?
10. Can you bring food with Nexus?
11. Can I use Nexus to enter US from Europe?
12. Is Nexus good for international travel?

How fast can I get a Nexus card?

You should normally receive your NEXUS Card within 10 calendar days of the approval of your application, which usually occurs the same day as or the next business day after your interview. If you do not receive your card within 3 weeks, you should contact the enrolment centre you attended for your interview.

How long does nexus approval take?

Your initial application will only take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete, but conditional application approval can take 4 to 6 weeks — and booking your interview could take several weeks or months. Things that can speed up your application: Easily verifiable history.

Can you cross the border with just a Nexus card?

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.

Can I fly with just my Nexus card and no passport?

US and Canadian citizens may fly between the US and Canada using their NEXUS card, without the need for a passport.

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.

Who is eligible for a Nexus pass?

Eligibility information

be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or the U.S., or a Mexican citizen who is also a member of the Viajero Confiable program. Permanent residents of Canada and the U.S. must have resided as legal residents of Canada or the U.S. for a minimum of three years before the day of application.

Is Nexus better than TSA PreCheck?

But when comparing TSA Pre-Check, Global Entry, and NEXUS, it appears that NEXUS offers all the benefits of the other two, in addition to expedited processing to enter Canada, and also costs a lot less.

Are nexus applications being processed?

Note: Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) the applications for NEXUS, Global Entry, SENTRI, and FAST will remain active (not expire) for 24 months after receiving the notification of conditionally-approved. Some Enrollment Centers have a long wait for an interview.

Does Nexus include TSA PreCheck?

Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI are programs of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. These programs offer travel benefits to pre-screened members. If you join Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, use your membership number as a “known traveler number” in airline reservations to receive TSA PreCheck®.

Can you bring food with Nexus?

And while you are allowed to bring certain foods into the U.S. when using your NEXUS card, the onus is on YOU to declare if you have any food with you. The safest solution is not to take any food with you when entering the U.S. and stop after you have crossed the border for snacks, fruit etc...

Can I use Nexus to enter US from Europe?

Nexus can clearly be used at participating Canadian Preclearance airports to enter the US and you get the Global Entry Benefits. ... Nexus gets you into the fast lane when entering Canada from USA by air/water/land. Global Entry does not give you that benefit.

Is Nexus good for international travel?

In short, yes. Your Nexus card (and Global Entry cards for those who are GE members) can be used to access the priority security screening lines in Canadian airports.