PreClearance and Global Entry at YYZ
Jul 8, 2014, 5:48 am
#31
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Yes. You bypass Canadian customs and there are GE kiosks in the transborder immigration hall for connecting passengers. I used them last Sunday.
Jul 9, 2014, 10:47 am
#32
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That's not quite true. There are airports in the US which have international arrivals that don't have GE at all. It's also not available at many sea and land points of entry.
Jul 9, 2014, 10:18 pm
#33
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Yes, Global Entry kiosks are available for passengers in transit to the USA from another international flight at the YYZ Pre-Clearance facility.
Oct 14, 2014, 3:22 pm
#34
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GE/NEXUS at YYZ with International Connection
Hi all,
I just got my NEXUS card a few weeks ago and it came with Global Entry use as well. I've got two simple questions about the program for my upcoming trip:
1. Can I use my NEXUS/Global Entry to go from YYZ to US even if I'm connecting right afterwards to go onto an international flight?
2. What is the actual process to use NEXUS/Global Entry at the airport? I ask as I'm a little confused since people talk about these Global Entry kiosks, yet last time I was in T3 at YYZ I didn't recall seeing any GE kiosks. I only remember seeing a special security checking line for NEXUS. Maybe I'm not looking in the right place?
Thanks!
I just got my NEXUS card a few weeks ago and it came with Global Entry use as well. I've got two simple questions about the program for my upcoming trip:
1. Can I use my NEXUS/Global Entry to go from YYZ to US even if I'm connecting right afterwards to go onto an international flight?
2. What is the actual process to use NEXUS/Global Entry at the airport? I ask as I'm a little confused since people talk about these Global Entry kiosks, yet last time I was in T3 at YYZ I didn't recall seeing any GE kiosks. I only remember seeing a special security checking line for NEXUS. Maybe I'm not looking in the right place?
Thanks!
Oct 16, 2014, 7:31 pm
#35
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You have to clear customs/immigration every time you enter the US, even if you are connecting internationally. The US has no such thing as transit like most other countries. The good news is that you can use GE in the Preclearance at YYZ.
I haven't flown out of T3, but in T1 the kiosks are off to the left of the regular line. GE has its own entrance to the "customs hall" in T1 that dumps you right by the kiosks. Just ask someone where the GE kiosks are when you get to T3 Preclearance - it shouldn't be hard to find someone to point you in the right direction.
I haven't flown out of T3, but in T1 the kiosks are off to the left of the regular line. GE has its own entrance to the "customs hall" in T1 that dumps you right by the kiosks. Just ask someone where the GE kiosks are when you get to T3 Preclearance - it shouldn't be hard to find someone to point you in the right direction.
Oct 19, 2014, 1:53 pm
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It's quite similar in Terminal 3. There is a clearly marked dedicated lane for NEXUS/Global Entry passengers. The kiosks are located along the left wall of the FIS hall.
Nov 29, 2016, 3:43 am
#37
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Hi, got AC flight from YYZ to ORD, few checked bags we have and our 2 year old.
We all have GE but never ever used before and no experience. There is a pre clearance after the security line? We go to GE Kiosk machine and then scan passports, answer the questions about food and then pick up the receipt and then? Do we have to scan our GE cards and passports both?
Also we have food, we will have our bags checked by CBP agents?
I have a stroller with a young child and I have 3 checked bags, I wonder if I will have to manage all this?
Thanks in advance for your answerS.
We all have GE but never ever used before and no experience. There is a pre clearance after the security line? We go to GE Kiosk machine and then scan passports, answer the questions about food and then pick up the receipt and then? Do we have to scan our GE cards and passports both?
Also we have food, we will have our bags checked by CBP agents?
I have a stroller with a young child and I have 3 checked bags, I wonder if I will have to manage all this?
Thanks in advance for your answerS.
Nov 29, 2016, 6:54 am
#38
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You check your bags before going to CBP so you won't have bags with you, but they are available to the CBP on a video display so they can see the outside of your bag and have it scanned electronically and pulled out for review if needed.
You will scan your passports and do the GE stuff before seeing an officer but you will have to have the child's information run by the officer as he/she probably doesn't have biometrics. Depending on what you declare, they may flag you for secondary or wave you off.
As someone who travels a lot with a child that age, I never take more than one bag past security--I check any stroller or carseat as it just adds hassle.
You will scan your passports and do the GE stuff before seeing an officer but you will have to have the child's information run by the officer as he/she probably doesn't have biometrics. Depending on what you declare, they may flag you for secondary or wave you off.
As someone who travels a lot with a child that age, I never take more than one bag past security--I check any stroller or carseat as it just adds hassle.
Hi, got AC flight from YYZ to ORD, few checked bags we have and our 2 year old.
We all have GE but never ever used before and no experience. There is a pre clearance after the security line? We go to GE Kiosk machine and then scan passports, answer the questions about food and then pick up the receipt and then? Do we have to scan our GE cards and passports both?
Also we have food, we will have our bags checked by CBP agents?
I have a stroller with a young child and I have 3 checked bags, I wonder if I will have to manage all this?
Thanks in advance for your answerS.
We all have GE but never ever used before and no experience. There is a pre clearance after the security line? We go to GE Kiosk machine and then scan passports, answer the questions about food and then pick up the receipt and then? Do we have to scan our GE cards and passports both?
Also we have food, we will have our bags checked by CBP agents?
I have a stroller with a young child and I have 3 checked bags, I wonder if I will have to manage all this?
Thanks in advance for your answerS.
Dec 1, 2016, 1:07 am
#39
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You check your bags before going to CBP so you won't have bags with you, but they are available to the CBP on a video display so they can see the outside of your bag and have it scanned electronically and pulled out for review if needed.
You will scan your passports and do the GE stuff before seeing an officer but you will have to have the child's information run by the officer as he/she probably doesn't have biometrics. Depending on what you declare, they may flag you for secondary or wave you off.
As someone who travels a lot with a child that age, I never take more than one bag past security--I check any stroller or carseat as it just adds hassle.
You will scan your passports and do the GE stuff before seeing an officer but you will have to have the child's information run by the officer as he/she probably doesn't have biometrics. Depending on what you declare, they may flag you for secondary or wave you off.
As someone who travels a lot with a child that age, I never take more than one bag past security--I check any stroller or carseat as it just adds hassle.
I enter my info on GE kiosk and for child separately and show the receipt to CBP agent or a CBP agent has to come to the Kiosk and assist me ?
The lines for flights to US are long and is it worth using the GE Kiosk? And you said "As someone who travels a lot with a child that age, I never take more than one bag past security".
You mean carry on bag or checked bags?
Thanks
Dec 1, 2016, 4:54 am
#40
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I mean a carry on bag. As mentioned, your bag is visible on a video screen and can be removed for secondary by pressing a few key strokes. So it is very easy to do. I don't think it hurts to use ge and is actually much faster. Either way, you won't have the checked luggage in your possession
If I have food and for child and declare it on the GE kiosk, how do they check the bags if bags go first?
I enter my info on GE kiosk and for child separately and show the receipt to CBP agent or a CBP agent has to come to the Kiosk and assist me ?
The lines for flights to US are long and is it worth using the GE Kiosk? And you said "As someone who travels a lot with a child that age, I never take more than one bag past security".
You mean carry on bag or checked bags?
Thanks
I enter my info on GE kiosk and for child separately and show the receipt to CBP agent or a CBP agent has to come to the Kiosk and assist me ?
The lines for flights to US are long and is it worth using the GE Kiosk? And you said "As someone who travels a lot with a child that age, I never take more than one bag past security".
You mean carry on bag or checked bags?
Thanks
Dec 1, 2016, 9:04 am
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Dec 6, 2016, 3:51 am
#42
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Hi, I have AA flight from YYZ-ORD and the boarding pass has TSA precheck logo on top and (PR) Priority on bottom. PR is for priority boarding? During boarding, they will announce this? I do see my aadvantage number.
Also, is there TSA pre-check for this flight? no right? NO faster security line? I have GE, Will save time by using GE?
Thanks
Also, is there TSA pre-check for this flight? no right? NO faster security line? I have GE, Will save time by using GE?
Thanks
Dec 6, 2016, 9:18 am
#43
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Hi, I have AA flight from YYZ-ORD and the boarding pass has TSA precheck logo on top and (PR) Priority on bottom. PR is for priority boarding? During boarding, they will announce this? I do see my aadvantage number.
Also, is there TSA pre-check for this flight? no right? NO faster security line? I have GE, Will save time by using GE?
Thanks
Also, is there TSA pre-check for this flight? no right? NO faster security line? I have GE, Will save time by using GE?
Thanks
*If* you are lucky enough to have a Global Entry card (only a subset of members get one), you can use it to get into the expedited ("Nexus"?) security screening in YYZ. If you aren't eligible for the card and/or didn't bring it you'll get told to use the normal lane.
And yes you can use GE for immigration, it's a good bit faster usually.
Last edited by televisor; Dec 6, 2016 at 9:29 am
Dec 6, 2016, 12:01 pm
#44
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No precheck.
*If* you are lucky enough to have a Global Entry card (only a subset of members get one), you can use it to get into the expedited ("Nexus"?) security screening in YYZ. If you aren't eligible for the card and/or didn't bring it you'll get told to use the normal lane.
And yes you can use GE for immigration, it's a good bit faster usually.
*If* you are lucky enough to have a Global Entry card (only a subset of members get one), you can use it to get into the expedited ("Nexus"?) security screening in YYZ. If you aren't eligible for the card and/or didn't bring it you'll get told to use the normal lane.
And yes you can use GE for immigration, it's a good bit faster usually.
The nexus line at YYZ is the security line right? Just like the TSA security line here? We show our GE card, boarding pass and don't have to remove shoes/jackets?
And GE is once you passed the security line, it is the immigration line?
I can just show the GE Cards to avoid waiting in airport security line? Look for Nexus sign just like the TSA Precheck sign at the airport here?
Thanks for explaining.
May 8, 2017, 4:42 pm
#45
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Global Entry from Quebec via Toronto (Preclearance) into USA?
Hello,
I will be flying from the U.S. into Toronto and hopefully use TSA Precheck then.
On the way back I am flying out of Quebec, with a connecting flight in Toronto (which has preclearance), and from there back to USA. All flights are on Air Canada.
How does Global Entry/TSA Precheck work in this situation? Will I fly from Quebec to Toronto as if I was on a domestic flight, and then go through preclearance in Toronto? Can I use TSA Precheck and Global Entry then? Or would I check in at Quebec like a regular Joe Shmo for an international flight and do all customs and immigration back in the U.S. with no Global Entry/TSA Precheck benefits?
I will be flying from the U.S. into Toronto and hopefully use TSA Precheck then.
On the way back I am flying out of Quebec, with a connecting flight in Toronto (which has preclearance), and from there back to USA. All flights are on Air Canada.
How does Global Entry/TSA Precheck work in this situation? Will I fly from Quebec to Toronto as if I was on a domestic flight, and then go through preclearance in Toronto? Can I use TSA Precheck and Global Entry then? Or would I check in at Quebec like a regular Joe Shmo for an international flight and do all customs and immigration back in the U.S. with no Global Entry/TSA Precheck benefits?