Do I need to carry a passport if I have Nexus
Jan 2, 2013, 2:06 pm
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I would think the airline would be your biggest problem - ie. at US airport trying to come home. Customs here should be pretty simple, not so sure US Customs would be as accommodating.
Jan 2, 2013, 10:37 pm
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dunno why, but every time i cross the border by car via NEXUS - they still ask to see my passport.....
also when i did YYZ-YVR-SEA, the NEXUS kiosks were not present on the US Customs @ YVR......
So passport does come handy
also when i did YYZ-YVR-SEA, the NEXUS kiosks were not present on the US Customs @ YVR......
So passport does come handy
Jan 2, 2013, 10:43 pm
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They are certainly there but not from the transfer side. They also of course have global entry which I used last week and liked that system as you need not fill out the declaration form in advance but do it on the screen.
Jan 2, 2013, 10:59 pm
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prob the day i was there it was down, they even ran out of ink on my stamp
May 18, 2015, 9:17 am
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Here's the rule of thumb using Nexus:
1. When doing land border crossings, Nexus is all you need. And I've done about 100+ land crossings and never carried my passport. Make sure you passport is valid (not expired) and linked to your Nexus, or you will be in trouble. If your passport expires, do not attempt to use Nexus until after you get your replacement and go online to link the new passport number to your Nexus account.
2. When flying, Nexus is all you need for customs... however, you will likely have problems with various airlines that still expect to see your passport. Obviously if you are flying outside of Canada/USA, you have to bring your passport.
1. When doing land border crossings, Nexus is all you need. And I've done about 100+ land crossings and never carried my passport. Make sure you passport is valid (not expired) and linked to your Nexus, or you will be in trouble. If your passport expires, do not attempt to use Nexus until after you get your replacement and go online to link the new passport number to your Nexus account.
2. When flying, Nexus is all you need for customs... however, you will likely have problems with various airlines that still expect to see your passport. Obviously if you are flying outside of Canada/USA, you have to bring your passport.
May 18, 2015, 9:24 am
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May 18, 2015, 9:40 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kris Morness
2. When flying, Nexus is all you need for customs... however, you will likely have problems with various airlines that still expect to see your passport. Obviously if you are flying outside of Canada/USA, you have to bring your passport.
You always have to carry your passport as per NEXUS program rules. Also how do you use global entry with just your NEXUS card? They scan your passport now.
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Originally Posted by Kris Morness
2. When flying, Nexus is all you need for customs... however, you will likely have problems with various airlines that still expect to see your passport. Obviously if you are flying outside of Canada/USA, you have to bring your passport.
You always have to carry your passport as per NEXUS program rules. Also how do you use global entry with just your NEXUS card? They scan your passport now.
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May 18, 2015, 9:55 am
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May 18, 2015, 11:02 am
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I also checked the Nexus website and despite seeing that requirement in the past, I see no mention of it now.
May 18, 2015, 11:15 am
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I really thought that GE machines at US pre-clearance sites need a passport, interesting!
May 18, 2015, 12:01 pm
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You actually don't need a passport anymore to apply for Nexus if you're a US or Canadian citizen. So it would make sense that a passport is not required to be carried if you're a US or Canadian citizen. If you're a PR or on a visa, then yes you will need your passport with you.
I also checked the Nexus website and despite seeing that requirement in the past, I see no mention of it now.
I also checked the Nexus website and despite seeing that requirement in the past, I see no mention of it now.
May 18, 2015, 12:18 pm
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Here's the rule of thumb using Nexus:
1. When doing land border crossings, Nexus is all you need. And I've done about 100+ land crossings and never carried my passport. Make sure you passport is valid (not expired) and linked to your Nexus, or you will be in trouble. If your passport expires, do not attempt to use Nexus until after you get your replacement and go online to link the new passport number to your Nexus account.
1. When doing land border crossings, Nexus is all you need. And I've done about 100+ land crossings and never carried my passport. Make sure you passport is valid (not expired) and linked to your Nexus, or you will be in trouble. If your passport expires, do not attempt to use Nexus until after you get your replacement and go online to link the new passport number to your Nexus account.
I've also been told very explicitly by several CPB officers to not use my NEXUS card in the GE machine. They can tell by the receipt printout, and they don't like it.
May 18, 2015, 12:34 pm
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Once in a while, CBP will ask to see my passport to check if my work visa is still valid. They explained to me that the machine is unable to check that for some reason.