Can I travel into the U.S. with nexus even though my passport has expired?
I'm looking to travel into the states for the weekend (I live in Canada). My passport has expired but I have nexus. Can I still use nexus even if my passport has expired?
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From personal experience, while Saagar's post about using the kiosk is accurate, land crossings using NEXUS during a passport renewal process are fine. I asked US and Canada customs and they both advised me it was fine, and my following crossing was done during my renewal, using NEXUS, and went without issue. Flying may be different, though - airlines may want to see a passport, and there may be issues with the kiosks (although the NEXUS card works in Canadian kiosks, and I understand it does now in US kiosks, too, although I've only ever used my passport on the US ones).
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Can I reenter the US with an expired passport?
Answer: According to the U.S. Department of State, all American citizens must possess a valid passport in order to exit and re-enter the United States. Trying to return to the U.S. with an expired passport may result in being denied entrance.Can I travel with Nexus card without passport?
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a U.S. law that requires all travellers, including U.S. and Canadian citizens, to present a valid passport or other acceptable secure document, such as a NEXUS card, when travelling to or through the U.S. from within the western hemisphere.Can I cross the border with an expired passport card?
Expired passports cannot be used to travel from the United States to an international destination or to travel to a foreign country for any length of stay longer than an airport connection in route to the United States or United States territory.Can You Travel With An Expired Passport?
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Answer 2
You don't need a passport at all.
A NEXUS card alone is valid for entry to the US, even by air if flying from Canada. Same goes for a Canadian enhanced driving licence (by land).
So just show your NEXUS card
Answer 3
FWIW, on the flip side, I just called Canada Border Services Agency asking if I can travel with my Nexus card while my passport is being renewed and they told me it is not a problem.
Answer 4
As far as my information goes, if you do not update the Canadian Nexus system with a new passport number, neither Global Entry nor Nexus will work at the kiosk if you enter the U.S. with your Nexus pass.
As per Central Border Services Agency,
NEXUS members must report to an Enrolment Centre to update or change all other information including:
- Legal Name Changes
- Changes to Citizenship Documents
- Changes to Permanent Resident Card Information
- Changes to Naturalization Certificates
- Changes to Work Visas or Study Permit Information
- Changes to Employment Information if the change affects your eligibility to the program
- Changes to Legal Custody and Legal Guardian Status or Jurisdiction (For all NEXUS members under 18)
- Changes that could affect your NEXUS membership such as an arrest, a criminal charge, a conviction or a customs or immigration violation in Canada or the United States.
- Purpose of travel changes (business/pleasure/school, etc)
On occasion, NEXUS will need to contact you regarding program changes. Therefore, please ensure that NEXUS always has your current contact information on file.
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