Can You Travel to the U.S. Using Only a NEXUS Card?

Learn if you can enter the U.S. using only your NEXUS card for land, air, or sea travel from Canada. Requirements for airlines and border crossing explained.

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Yes, you can travel to the U.S. with NEXUS only if you're entering from Canada via land, air, or sea. For air travel within or to the U.S., ensure your airline participates in the NEXUS program. Just present your NEXUS card during security checks and customs declarations.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the NEXUS program? The NEXUS program is a trusted traveler program that facilitates expedited border crossing between the U.S. and Canada for pre-approved low-risk travelers.
  2. Can I use my NEXUS card for air travel to the U.S.? Yes, you can use a NEXUS card for air travel to the U.S. if your airline participates in the NEXUS program. You need to present your card at security and customs.
  3. Is a passport required if I have a NEXUS card? For NEXUS members entering the U.S. from Canada by land, air, or sea, the NEXUS card is typically sufficient, but some airlines or routes may still require a valid passport.

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