Using Global Entry card in NEXUS lane Canada to US
I am a US citizen with a Global Entry Card. I'll be driving back from a family vacation this summer in Canada. I'm wondering what it is like to use the NEXUS lanes with this Global Entry Card. I have heard from several people that in the NEXUS lanes you aren't supposed to have anything in your car and you will be searched if you do (i.e. it is for commuters). Is this true? I will have kids, dogs, etc and not sure if I should try the NEXUS lane.
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I am a US citizen with a Global Entry Card. I'll be driving back from a family vacation this summer in Canada. I'm wondering what it is like to use the NEXUS lanes with this Global Entry Card. I have heard from several people that in the NEXUS lanes you aren't supposed to have anything in your car and you will be searched if you do (i.e. it is for commuters). Is this true? I will have kids, dogs, etc and not sure if I should try the NEXUS lane.
global-entry nexus
edited May 3 '17 at 18:49
Kate Gregory
58.3k9155253
asked May 3 '17 at 18:40
Nancy
162
Um, do your kids have global entry or nexus cards?
– phoog
May 3 '17 at 18:43
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You must not have "anything to declare" in order to use Nexus lanes. If you have (allowed) food or whatever, you must use the regular lanes. Messing up doesn't just mean being searched, it means losing your card. I don't know if this applies as strongly to Global Entry people but I do know I wouldn't experiment to find out.
– Kate Gregory
May 3 '17 at 18:54
Sounds like this is not feasible for vacationers- thanks so much for the information! Super helpful.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:06
add a comment |
I am a US citizen with a Global Entry Card. I'll be driving back from a family vacation this summer in Canada. I'm wondering what it is like to use the NEXUS lanes with this Global Entry Card. I have heard from several people that in the NEXUS lanes you aren't supposed to have anything in your car and you will be searched if you do (i.e. it is for commuters). Is this true? I will have kids, dogs, etc and not sure if I should try the NEXUS lane.
global-entry nexus
edited May 3 '17 at 18:49
Kate Gregory
58.3k9155253
asked May 3 '17 at 18:40
Nancy
162
I am a US citizen with a Global Entry Card. I'll be driving back from a family vacation this summer in Canada. I'm wondering what it is like to use the NEXUS lanes with this Global Entry Card. I have heard from several people that in the NEXUS lanes you aren't supposed to have anything in your car and you will be searched if you do (i.e. it is for commuters). Is this true? I will have kids, dogs, etc and not sure if I should try the NEXUS lane.
global-entry nexus
global-entry nexus
edited May 3 '17 at 18:49
Kate Gregory
58.3k9155253
asked May 3 '17 at 18:40
Nancy
162
edited May 3 '17 at 18:49
Kate Gregory
58.3k9155253
asked May 3 '17 at 18:40
Nancy
162
edited May 3 '17 at 18:49
Kate Gregory
58.3k9155253
edited May 3 '17 at 18:49
Kate Gregory
58.3k9155253
edited May 3 '17 at 18:49
Kate Gregory
58.3k9155253
58.3k9155253
asked May 3 '17 at 18:40
Nancy
162
asked May 3 '17 at 18:40
Nancy
162
asked May 3 '17 at 18:40
Nancy
162
162
Um, do your kids have global entry or nexus cards?
– phoog
May 3 '17 at 18:43
1
You must not have "anything to declare" in order to use Nexus lanes. If you have (allowed) food or whatever, you must use the regular lanes. Messing up doesn't just mean being searched, it means losing your card. I don't know if this applies as strongly to Global Entry people but I do know I wouldn't experiment to find out.
– Kate Gregory
May 3 '17 at 18:54
Sounds like this is not feasible for vacationers- thanks so much for the information! Super helpful.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:06
add a comment |
Um, do your kids have global entry or nexus cards?
– phoog
May 3 '17 at 18:43
1
You must not have "anything to declare" in order to use Nexus lanes. If you have (allowed) food or whatever, you must use the regular lanes. Messing up doesn't just mean being searched, it means losing your card. I don't know if this applies as strongly to Global Entry people but I do know I wouldn't experiment to find out.
– Kate Gregory
May 3 '17 at 18:54
Sounds like this is not feasible for vacationers- thanks so much for the information! Super helpful.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:06
Um, do your kids have global entry or nexus cards?
– phoog
May 3 '17 at 18:43
Um, do your kids have global entry or nexus cards?
– phoog
May 3 '17 at 18:43
1
1
You must not have "anything to declare" in order to use Nexus lanes. If you have (allowed) food or whatever, you must use the regular lanes. Messing up doesn't just mean being searched, it means losing your card. I don't know if this applies as strongly to Global Entry people but I do know I wouldn't experiment to find out.
– Kate Gregory
May 3 '17 at 18:54
You must not have "anything to declare" in order to use Nexus lanes. If you have (allowed) food or whatever, you must use the regular lanes. Messing up doesn't just mean being searched, it means losing your card. I don't know if this applies as strongly to Global Entry people but I do know I wouldn't experiment to find out.
– Kate Gregory
May 3 '17 at 18:54
Sounds like this is not feasible for vacationers- thanks so much for the information! Super helpful.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:06
Sounds like this is not feasible for vacationers- thanks so much for the information! Super helpful.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:06
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So says the official page:
Global Entry Members at NEXUS/SENTRI Lanes
There are no additional requirements for a member to use the NEXUS lanes coming into the U.S. However, Global Entry cards are not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes and kiosks; travelers must apply separately for NEXUS.
Another page:
Travelling with non-NEXUS members: If you are travelling into Canada or the United States (U.S.) with non-NEXUS members, you must use the regular lanes. The driver is responsible for ensuring that all travellers in the vehicle are NEXUS members. If there is a non-NEXUS member in the vehicle, regardless of his/her age, it will result in the loss of the driver's NEXUS membership
So if you attempt this with kids without GE cards, you will be in deep trouble.
answered May 3 '17 at 18:48
chx
37k376183
Thanks - yes I was waiting to go through the hassle of GE cards for them until I figured out whether or not we should do the lanes w/ a car full of stuff.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:03
Personal experience now: we crossed the border in both directions with two adults and a kid, each of having a NEXUS card in an SUV chock full of random stuff because one of the adults were moving the time and didn't have anywhere to put all that.
– chx
Sep 8 '17 at 21:24
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So says the official page:
Global Entry Members at NEXUS/SENTRI Lanes
There are no additional requirements for a member to use the NEXUS lanes coming into the U.S. However, Global Entry cards are not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes and kiosks; travelers must apply separately for NEXUS.
Another page:
Travelling with non-NEXUS members: If you are travelling into Canada or the United States (U.S.) with non-NEXUS members, you must use the regular lanes. The driver is responsible for ensuring that all travellers in the vehicle are NEXUS members. If there is a non-NEXUS member in the vehicle, regardless of his/her age, it will result in the loss of the driver's NEXUS membership
So if you attempt this with kids without GE cards, you will be in deep trouble.
answered May 3 '17 at 18:48
chx
37k376183
Thanks - yes I was waiting to go through the hassle of GE cards for them until I figured out whether or not we should do the lanes w/ a car full of stuff.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:03
Personal experience now: we crossed the border in both directions with two adults and a kid, each of having a NEXUS card in an SUV chock full of random stuff because one of the adults were moving the time and didn't have anywhere to put all that.
– chx
Sep 8 '17 at 21:24
add a comment |
So says the official page:
Global Entry Members at NEXUS/SENTRI Lanes
There are no additional requirements for a member to use the NEXUS lanes coming into the U.S. However, Global Entry cards are not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes and kiosks; travelers must apply separately for NEXUS.
Another page:
Travelling with non-NEXUS members: If you are travelling into Canada or the United States (U.S.) with non-NEXUS members, you must use the regular lanes. The driver is responsible for ensuring that all travellers in the vehicle are NEXUS members. If there is a non-NEXUS member in the vehicle, regardless of his/her age, it will result in the loss of the driver's NEXUS membership
So if you attempt this with kids without GE cards, you will be in deep trouble.
answered May 3 '17 at 18:48
chx
37k376183
Thanks - yes I was waiting to go through the hassle of GE cards for them until I figured out whether or not we should do the lanes w/ a car full of stuff.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:03
Personal experience now: we crossed the border in both directions with two adults and a kid, each of having a NEXUS card in an SUV chock full of random stuff because one of the adults were moving the time and didn't have anywhere to put all that.
– chx
Sep 8 '17 at 21:24
add a comment |
So says the official page:
Global Entry Members at NEXUS/SENTRI Lanes
There are no additional requirements for a member to use the NEXUS lanes coming into the U.S. However, Global Entry cards are not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes and kiosks; travelers must apply separately for NEXUS.
Another page:
Travelling with non-NEXUS members: If you are travelling into Canada or the United States (U.S.) with non-NEXUS members, you must use the regular lanes. The driver is responsible for ensuring that all travellers in the vehicle are NEXUS members. If there is a non-NEXUS member in the vehicle, regardless of his/her age, it will result in the loss of the driver's NEXUS membership
So if you attempt this with kids without GE cards, you will be in deep trouble.
answered May 3 '17 at 18:48
chx
37k376183
So says the official page:
Global Entry Members at NEXUS/SENTRI Lanes
There are no additional requirements for a member to use the NEXUS lanes coming into the U.S. However, Global Entry cards are not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes and kiosks; travelers must apply separately for NEXUS.
Another page:
Travelling with non-NEXUS members: If you are travelling into Canada or the United States (U.S.) with non-NEXUS members, you must use the regular lanes. The driver is responsible for ensuring that all travellers in the vehicle are NEXUS members. If there is a non-NEXUS member in the vehicle, regardless of his/her age, it will result in the loss of the driver's NEXUS membership
So if you attempt this with kids without GE cards, you will be in deep trouble.
answered May 3 '17 at 18:48
chx
37k376183
answered May 3 '17 at 18:48
chx
37k376183
answered May 3 '17 at 18:48
chx
37k376183
answered May 3 '17 at 18:48
chx
37k376183
37k376183
Thanks - yes I was waiting to go through the hassle of GE cards for them until I figured out whether or not we should do the lanes w/ a car full of stuff.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:03
Personal experience now: we crossed the border in both directions with two adults and a kid, each of having a NEXUS card in an SUV chock full of random stuff because one of the adults were moving the time and didn't have anywhere to put all that.
– chx
Sep 8 '17 at 21:24
add a comment |
Thanks - yes I was waiting to go through the hassle of GE cards for them until I figured out whether or not we should do the lanes w/ a car full of stuff.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:03
Personal experience now: we crossed the border in both directions with two adults and a kid, each of having a NEXUS card in an SUV chock full of random stuff because one of the adults were moving the time and didn't have anywhere to put all that.
– chx
Sep 8 '17 at 21:24
Thanks - yes I was waiting to go through the hassle of GE cards for them until I figured out whether or not we should do the lanes w/ a car full of stuff.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:03
Thanks - yes I was waiting to go through the hassle of GE cards for them until I figured out whether or not we should do the lanes w/ a car full of stuff.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:03
Personal experience now: we crossed the border in both directions with two adults and a kid, each of having a NEXUS card in an SUV chock full of random stuff because one of the adults were moving the time and didn't have anywhere to put all that.
– chx
Sep 8 '17 at 21:24
Personal experience now: we crossed the border in both directions with two adults and a kid, each of having a NEXUS card in an SUV chock full of random stuff because one of the adults were moving the time and didn't have anywhere to put all that.
– chx
Sep 8 '17 at 21:24
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Um, do your kids have global entry or nexus cards?
– phoog
May 3 '17 at 18:43
1
You must not have "anything to declare" in order to use Nexus lanes. If you have (allowed) food or whatever, you must use the regular lanes. Messing up doesn't just mean being searched, it means losing your card. I don't know if this applies as strongly to Global Entry people but I do know I wouldn't experiment to find out.
– Kate Gregory
May 3 '17 at 18:54
Sounds like this is not feasible for vacationers- thanks so much for the information! Super helpful.
– Nancy
May 5 '17 at 9:06