Just wondering...
What are the Pros and Cons of applying for an Nexus Card, other than driving across the US/Canada borders quicker?

Entering US from other countries is much easier/faster as well.
Nexus could serve you as an extra piece of ID (sometimes you are required to present more then one).

Thank you! Do you recommend applying for it for occasional international travellers with a young family? (2-3 air travel trips per year and 3 cross border driving trips)

We haven't applied (5-6 visits to US annually). Difficult to advise on the matter.

Dmitriy Some friends tell me that you tend to lose your privacy and that the Gov'ts. will be able to track your travels movements

There are always some pros and cons.

Dmitriy Thanks again!

We have had our for 5 years. Family of 3. We use at most Canadian and US airports. Kind of like the express lane a grocery store. You bypass security line ups etc. We give verbal declarations as to purchase being brought back onto Canada etc ...they track travel anyways as adults need to provide passport when traveling to the states. They know exactly when going jn and coming out. They only charge adults kids are free. We love it

It's a no brainer. When you drive past the first 2 hour line up and get thru in 10 mins, you will wonder why you waited so long to get it.

Amie Thanks! Some good points noted...kids are free...great!

Shawn Would you know?:
Is it cost prohibitive?
How long does it take (in most average application) to get approved?

It's only $50 total per adult per 5 years. No brainer.
Time depends on the interview back log. I'd say 2 months tops on a very high estimate.

Shawn Thanks again!

Cones in handy when you have a tight connection to make.

Mar Great point. Thank you.

The fact that you can cross quicker was enough for us. $50USD very well spent.

And $50CAD for Canadians.

Dmitriy Even better. Thanks!

Canadians pay $50USD

Anne Thanks for clarification on the fees. Still with it.

Children 18 and under is free! Adults is $50 usd, but still well worth it, and cheaper than an enhanced BCDL.

Good point. Thanks!

Best $50 bucks you'll ever spend! You can even use it at YVR for domestic flights. You get through security much quicker

Thanks!

Express security screening (departure) & customs (arrival) for all international flights, not just for the US

Jason Sounds good. Thanks!

Best thing invented but know you'll be interviewed by Border Services of both countries, fingerprinted and iris scanned. Even travelling a few times a year is worth it. Remember to always declare everything or you lose your status and will be subject to additional screening for some time.

Thank you! Thanks for the reminder

oh yes - never try to cross in a vehicle or boat using the Nexus lane unless everyone has the card

Nancy Oh! Thanks i

I never actually had my irises scanned... lucky me I guess.

Best $50 usd I've ever spent. Nexus lane at land crossings is so much shorter, the border agents are friendlier and don't ask as many stupid questions, you can bypass airport security lines so much faster. We just flew to LA from Vancouver and security lines to and from were both crazy but I didn't have to line up at all! It works out to only $10 a year. I don't care if govt tracks my travel, I have nothing to hide.

I agree with you. I will put in our applications. Thank you.

Almost every Canadian airport has a special line for Nexsus card holder for going through security, always shorter by far.

Even if you're not coming in frm USA. When I came back from Asia I was pleasantly surprised by this

Good point. Thanks!

I love ours!

It's not just Nexus, once you get it, you also get Global entry, which gives you similar security access to about 30 other countries.

Wow! I didn't know that. Thanks!

Isn't Global Entry a different application?

Wouldn't travel any other way. You will know the value when you arrive a bit late and you see that enormous snaking line at security. Your heart starts to race as you fear missing your flight, but wait! You have a Nexus card. Slip through the short line and even have time for a Starbucks before the flight! Priceless!

You are right about that feeling (sometimes) you have when you are at the airport.
Best to be prepared. Thanks!