Apply for, renew or replace a NEXUS card: Who is eligible
- 1. Benefits of the program
- 2. Who is eligible
- 3. What you need before you start
- 4. How to apply
- 5. After you apply
- 6. Renew or replace
U.S. and Canadian citizens and permanent residents may apply for a NEXUS membership. Mexican nationals who are members of the Viajero Confiable program may also apply.
Note: Minors can be enrolled in the NEXUS program even if their parents or legal guardians are not members.
If you are a permanent resident, you must have been a legal resident of Canada or the U.S. for at least 3 years before applying. You are exempt from the 3-year residency rule if you are:
- serving in the American armed forces in a foreign country
- a family member of a person serving in:
- the Canadian or American armed forces in a foreign country, or
- a Canadian or American diplomatic mission or consular post in a foreign country
NEXUS program conditions
To be eligible for NEXUS you must:
- be admissible to Canada and the U.S. under immigration laws
- provide true and complete information on your application
- not have violated customs, immigration or agriculture laws
You may not be eligible for NEXUS if you have been convicted of a criminal offence in any country for which a pardon was not granted. For example, being convicted of impaired driving may make you ineligible for the program.
All successful applicants must agree to and abide with the full terms and conditions of the NEXUS program.
Risk assessments
Your application must be approved by both the CBSA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The CBSA and U.S. CBP will each perform a risk assessment to determine whether you meet all requirements to participate in NEXUS.
If you pass the risk assessments, you will need to complete the interview to finalize your membership.
During the background check, you may be questioned about any arrests, charges or convictions that could make you ineligible for the program. You may also be asked to provide fingerprints and undergo a criminal record check to determine your eligibility for the program.
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