NEXUS is an increasingly popular travel program that allows pre-screened and approved citizens of both the U.S. and Canada, to cross air, land, and sea borders between their countries quickly and with fewer hassles. This program eases the bureaucracy associated with international travel and simplifies the process for many who are frequent travelers between the two countries.

NEXUS members benefit from the exclusive use of Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs. They are exempt from applying separately to each and are automatically enrolled in both programs at no cost upon obtaining NEXUS membership.

Obtaining membership involves a fee of $50 and prerequisites including consenting to a background check, as well as a personal interview. The application process can be completed online or by mailing in a paper form. After the application is processed and approved, members receive their card in the mail and have five years of membership validity.

The NEXUS program has greatly improved travel times between the US and Canada and is highly beneficial to those who frequently travel between the two countries. The convenience of being able to bypass additional background checks and travel with ease is an attractive incentive for many. NEXUS membership can even be used for international cruises originating from the US and Canada to improve overall travel time and convenience.

Although NEXUS is only open to pre-screened citizens of both nations, it is an increasingly popular program that allows travelers to benefit from improved convenience while crossing national borders. Being a part of this program allows members to save valuable time that would otherwise be spent waiting in line and going through procedural steps of a typical border crossing.