Originally Posted by
sinseattle
A few questions on Nexus-NonNexus lanes at land border crossings.
1- If some of us have Nexus and others don't, we all have to take the Non-Nexus lane, but can a Nexus holder use their Nexus card instead of Passport as their ID?
2- Do we HAVE TO update the "Document Type" to Nexus Proximity card in the ArriveCAN profile for Nexus holders and continue to use Passport for others?
3. Is Nexus Proximity card same as Nexus card or something else?
4. When we show the Nexus/GE card at the RFID scanner device, do we need to show them for everyone in the vehicle or just the driver?
Thank you!
1. You are correct - you have to use a non-Nexus lane. As long as the Nexus card holder is a US or Canadian citizen it's acceptable as a proof of citizenship and identity and no passport is necessary, though I'd still suggest bringing a passport (see the FAQ:
Can I use my NEXUS card as proof of identification and citizenship in non-NEXUS lanes when entering Canada?). Make sure the card is activated online through TTP.
2. I've never actually had to show my ArriveCan receipt to a CBSA officer. I was told the information gets pulled up automatically. Whether this is done based on document number or a name/d-o-b match I don't know for sure but I think it's name/d-o-b.
jwmw's experience and my experiences when I had ArriveCan linked to my passport, but only the PR Card was scanned at the PIK in the airport would suggest that it doesn't need to be specifically linked.
3. They're the same thing.
4. Coming in to Canada, not all lanes have RFID readers (see more
here) but you can hand the card over to the CBSA officer. If you are in a lane with an RFID reader, everyone holds up their cards.