NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low-risk, approved travelers into Canada and the United States. NEXUS members now have crossing privileges at any air, land, and marine ports of entry that supports the program by paying one fee.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are cooperating in this joint venture to simplify border crossings for members, while enhancing security.
CBP and CBSA are asking the NEXUS members begin their application renewal 364 days prior to their membership expiration date. To continue membership in the NEXUS program, he or she must:
- Submit an application and go through a registration process;
- Satisfy the eligibility criteria;
- Be admissible in Canada and the United States; and
- Pass risk assessments by both countries.
A member should use the Trusted Travelers Programs (TTP) website to apply for NEXUS.
The application-processing fee of $120 (USD) is non-refundable per applicant. The membership will be valid for another five years. Children under the age of 18 must also apply but, if eligible, are admitted to the program free of charge. For more information regarding the program requirements, please visit the NEXUS Program page.
When the applicant receives a letter in their TTP account advising them of their conditional approval, an interview must be scheduled at an enrollment center to complete the interview process, if required.