Passcard for Canada?
Planning a tentative trip to Banff and was wondering if I can get in and out with a passcard rather than a passport?
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bb_94401 wrote:
2x getting the Nexus card. If you cross the border between Canada and the US, you will find a special lane at 20 border crossings. Crossings that have nexus lanes can be found on the web
Peace Arch in WA, definitely want the nexus lane on the right
All occupants will need their own Nexus card to use this service
Even at the smaller border crossing without a special lane, minimal questioning.
If flying back into Canada or the US, there are special Nexus kiosks at the select major airport and can self check through immigration.
If flying out, the nexus card allows you to use the TSA preferred lines and most times don't have to take off your coat, shoes, nor remove your laptop.
If boating across the border, a call to customs for either side allows you to continue without having to dock or get inspected.
Like all preferred traveler programs they still can do random checks, so it is always good to be flexible.
Yah, what he said... 2-hr lines can be a 3-5 minute drive through.
As a side note, I used to do dive trips to Caribbean and returned through Miami or Huston (believe Huston this time), they had the kiosk for Nexus with the color floor tape guiding the way, old military thing which worked.
It went so fast, just pop in the card, get a fingerprint/facial? scan and follow the line to the customs agent who just looked at the receipt and waved me through. Didn't even stop.
I was the only one in line... and the kicker...
It went so fast, I forgot to claim my luggage, heheh, and couldn't get back in without seeing the Airline agents... had it all delivered later, but that's another story.
Point was that it happened so quickly, I forgot about the luggage....
NEXUS is nice...
