Entry to the US with an expired Nexus
Is it possible to enter the US through the Nexus lane while my Nexus card is being renewed? And how?
Best Answer
According to the CBP website, you can use an Expired NEXUS card, provided you have submitted your renewal, for up to 6 or 12 months after expiry. The grace period is normally 6 months, but as of December 2019 CBP has extended it to 12 months.
If you submitted a renewal application before expiration of your current membership, then you can continue to use your benefits until the renewal is finalized (up to 6 months after your expiration date). CBP "I have submitted my Trusted Traveler application for review. Did CBP receive my application?"
As of December 2019, the Dashboard of the Trusted Traveler Program website says,
Due to a significant increase in application volume, we are extending the grace period from 6 months to 1 year for any submitted renewal application. This means you will continue to receive full benefits for 1 year while U.S. Customs and Border Protection is finalizing your renewal application.…
This note then links to a popup document How do I renew my Trusted Traveler (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST) membership?, without a clear URL. This popup document says,
…If you submit a renewal application before your membership expires, you will be able to continue to use benefits up to 1 year after your membership expiration date.…
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Can you use expired NEXUS?
The NEXUS Card is Valid for 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. For renewal applicants who do not attend an interview, the validity runs 5 years from your next birthdate after your approval.What happens if your NEXUS expires?
Your membership expires on your birthday; you can renew your NEXUS membership up to 3 mnths before it expires and it will be extended for another 5 years from your next birthday. If you apply after your membership expiry date you will have to reapply as a first time NEXUS applicant and attend a compulsory interview.Can I travel with NEXUS if passport expired?
Does my NEXUS membership automatically expire when my passport expires? Your NEXUS membership date is not dependent on the passport expiration date. Membership will remain valid, even if the passport expires.Can I travel to the US with just my NEXUS card?
Is the NEXUS card a WHTI compliant document? Yes, it is a WHTI compliant document for entry into the United States.NEXUS: Save time at the border!
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Answer 2
No, it is not. You are permitted to renew as early as one year prior to expiry so there is no need to leave renewal to the last minute.
You can, however, use a non-NEXUS lane as usual, using your passport or other WHTI-compliant identification.
Answer 3
You can use your NEXUS card for up to 6 months past the expiration date just as Jason said. So long as you submitted your renewal application before it expired. Here is the link that gives you that information. https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1332/~/i-have-submitted-my-trusted-traveler-application-for-review.-did-cbp-receive-my
Answer 4
The links above no longer work - here is the new link https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1332?language=en_US - note that the article calls out that you an use your card for up to 6 months if you apply to renew it before it expires.
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