Free and Secure Trade

FAST interviews have resumed at land enrolment centres in Canada and in the U.S.

All conditionally-approved applicants wishing to schedule interviews can do so through the Trusted Traveller Programs scheduler.

For an update on the status of your application, check your account on the Trusted Traveller Programs System. You are encouraged to renew your membership before the expiry date to retain your membership privileges.

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You will be leaving the CBSA website. You will link to the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) System website operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). U.S. CBP is the CBSA's partner in delivering the NEXUS program.

When you complete your application for NEXUS using the TTP System, you will be providing your personal information directly to U.S. CBP. Your information will be shared with the CBSA to determine your eligibility for NEXUS.

By continuing, you confirm that you have reviewed Canada's privacy statement and United States Privacy Act statement and agree with the use of your personal information.

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In focus

The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a commercial clearance program designed to ensure safety and security while expediting legitimate trade across the Canada-United States (U.S.) border.

Benefits

  • Dedicated lanes (where available) for faster and more efficient border clearance;
  • Reduces delivery times and landed costs of imports;
  • Minimal documentation required to clear the border;
  • Increases certainty at the border, resulting in fewer delays;
  • If you are a citizen of Canada or the U.S., you can use your FAST membership card as proof of identity and a document that denotes citizenship when entering Canada in all highway lanes, including regular, non-dedicated lanes, as well as by water.

Locations

Dedicated FAST lanes are located at:

  • Sarnia, ON / Port Huron, MI
  • Pacific Highway, BC / Blaine, WA
  • Fort Erie, ON
  • Emerson, MB
  • Windsor, ON / Detroit, MI

Validity and cost

The FAST membership card for drivers is valid for five years. Members must continue to meet all the terms and conditions of the program and comply with all applicable laws and regulations

The non-refundable FAST processing fee for drivers is US$50. There is no fee for FAST carriers or importers.

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