expired US passport and Nexus only do I need a valid us passport? [closed]

My US passport has expired I have applied for new nexus card it expires in Mar. 2019 Is a nexus card enough to get back in the US?

Best Answer

A US citizen cannot be denied entry at a US border.
A US citizen is required (in most cases) to have a valid passport to enter. However, rule #1 trumps rule#2: they will eventually let you in with an expired passport, but it may take a while and they may give some grief.
No airline will let you board a flight to the US without a valid passport, because of rule #2. They don't care about rule #1. Getting to a border will be tricky.
Somewhat different rules apply for entering from Canada and for land and sea borders.

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Can you use NEXUS with expired passport?

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 you use an expired U.S. passport?

U.S. citizens currently abroad whose passports expired on or after January 1, 2020, may be able to use their expired U.S. passport for return travel to the United States until June 30, 2022.

Can you travel with a close to expired passport?

In normal circumstances, you can't travel with a passport that expires in less than six months. However, a country with an active agreement with your destination country may allow it. You may even enter with an expired passport in some countries as long as you still have the document with you.

Can I reenter the US with a passport about to expire?

Answer: U.S. citizens may re-enter the United States up to the day their passport expires. You should have no issues boarding your flight home using your current passport.

What happens to Visa when Passport expires? Visa Validity

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Answer 2

If you fly directly from Canada, or enter the US by land/sea, you can use your NEXUS card to enter the US.

Otherwise you need a valid US passport.

Answer 3

I believe the safest way to get back home is to apply for an Emergency Passport.
US Embassy Website
This is about US Embassy in Poland but I'm pretty sure it works the same way in every country. Check Emergency Passport section:

The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw can issue emergency passports in certain limited circumstances. These passports have very restricted validity and are generally issued only to enable stranded citizens to return home. Persons who need emergency passports should apply during regular working hours and should follow the regular instructions for the type of passport that pertains to them. Provided that everything is in order emergency passports are issued within 1-2 hours, however in certain situations the waiting time may be longer.

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