Does nexus have to be valid for an amount of time before traveling?
For instance, with a normal passport, the United States requires it be valid for a specific amount of time before traveling to the desired country. In this case, I'm trying to travel to Canada, but I'd like to avoid waiting three months before travel. Is Nexus similar in anyway, or once the application process is over am I free to travel right away?
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I think you've got it backward: Some countries require visitors' passports to have X months validity remaining before their expiration dates. Not that the passport must be valid for X months from the time it was issued. But neither the US nor Canada require this of each other's visitors.
In any event the NEXUS card is valid as soon as you receive it, which owing to the unidirectional nature of time will be after its date of issue, and you can use it the same day.
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Can I use expired NEXUS?
Your NEXUS Card is valid for 5 years from the next birthdate after your NEXUS interview. So, technically, your NEXUS Card is usually valid slightly more than 5 years. The expiry date is listed on the front of your NEXUS Card. Your card remains valid even if your driver's license or passport expires.Can you travel with just NEXUS?
Yes. If you are a Canadian or U.S. citizen, and a NEXUS member, you may use your membership card as proof of identification and citizenship when entering Canada by land, air (when coming from the U.S.) or boat when using non-NEXUS lanes.Can I fly with just my NEXUS card and no passport?
NEXUS members can use Global Entry kiosks when entering the United States and also have TSA PreCheck eligibility. In addition, the NEXUS card can be used in place of a passport when traveling between the U.S. and Canada.How long does NEXUS approval take?
Your initial application will only take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete, but conditional application approval can take 4 to 6 weeks \u2014 and booking your interview could take several weeks or months. Things that can speed up your application: Easily verifiable history.NEXUS Save Time At The Border - Travel Pro Tip #21
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