mrgabriel Posted January 11, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Now that the way has been expedited for NEXUS applications and renewals, I'm wondering which is a better option, NEXUS or Global Entry? We primarily fly - never cross a land border - and Calgary is our home airport. About 50% of our flights are to the UK, and 50% to the US. It looks like Global Entry speeds passage through Canadian, US and International airports, while NEXUS is primarily beneficial if you're travelling between Canada and the U.S. I currently have TSA PreCheck and understand that comes with both trusted traveller programs. Are there other benefits to NEXUS that I'm missing? TIA Edited January 11, 2023 by mrgabriel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted January 11, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2023 NEXUS gives you the same benefits as GE but at half the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted January 11, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Global Entry is included with NEXUS, but can not be acquired separately by Canadians; Can I join Global Entry if I am not a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident? Global Entry is also available to citizens of the Netherlands who are enrolled in FLUX and Korean Smart Entry Service members. Citizens of Germany, Panama, and Mexico may also apply for Global Entry. Canadian NEXUS members have Global Entry benefits, but are not eligible to join. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/frequently-asked-questions 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted January 11, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Not to mention that GE doesn’t give you expedited entry into Canada like NEXUS does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted January 12, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted January 12, 2023 7 hours ago, Fouremco said: Global Entry is included with NEXUS, but can not be acquired separately by Canadians; Can I join Global Entry if I am not a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident? Global Entry is also available to citizens of the Netherlands who are enrolled in FLUX and Korean Smart Entry Service members. Citizens of Germany, Panama, and Mexico may also apply for Global Entry. Canadian NEXUS members have Global Entry benefits, but are not eligible to join. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/frequently-asked-questions Hmmm - I’m a dual citizen. Husband is American but Canadian resident. I guess that muddies the waters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted January 12, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, mrgabriel said: Hmmm - I’m a dual citizen. Husband is American but Canadian resident. I guess that muddies the waters? Not at all. GE is still a poor substitute for NEXUS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted January 12, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 12, 2023 10 hours ago, mrgabriel said: Hmmm - I’m a dual citizen. Husband is American but Canadian resident. I guess that muddies the waters? Consider the following: Half of your travel entails entry to Canada at the end of your trip. NEXUS covers you, Global Entry doesn't. A quarter of your travel entails entry to the US. NEXUS covers you at US pre-clearance, Global Entry does also, but only at a very limited number of Canadian airports. Fortunately for you, Calgary's airport is included.. A quarter of your travel entails entry to the UK. Neither NEXUS nor Global Entry covers you. So, you can use NEXUS 75% of the time, but Global Entry only 25% of the time. Additionally, NEXUS members benefit from priority lines for security in Canada when flying domestically. While US citizenship means that you could apply for either program, there seems little doubt that NEXUS would be the better choice. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted January 12, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Fouremco said: Consider the following: Half of your travel entails entry to Canada at the end of your trip. NEXUS covers you, Global Entry doesn't. A quarter of your travel entails entry to the US. NEXUS covers you at US pre-clearance, Global Entry does also, but only at a very limited number of Canadian airports. Fortunately for you, Calgary's airport is included.. A quarter of your travel entails entry to the UK. Neither NEXUS nor Global Entry covers you. So, you can use NEXUS 75% of the time, but Global Entry only 25% of the time. Additionally, NEXUS members benefit from priority lines for security in Canada when flying domestically. While US citizenship means that you could apply for either program, there seems little doubt that NEXUS would be the better choice. Excellent summary. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RPen63 Posted January 18, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 18, 2023 We just returned from the UK in December. Post-Brexit, they have set up a separate lane for arriving nationals from a small number of countries including Canada. It was the same lane as the Brits use. There was virtually no wait before you step in a glass, phone-booth-sized enclosure. A machine reader checks your passport, you get your picture taken, the opposite door opens and you are good to go. No special membership required outside of your citizenship. It was as quick as clearing Nexus in Canada. We went through Heathrow so your experience may be different at other airports. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted January 19, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 19, 2023 5 hours ago, RPen63 said: We went through Heathrow so your experience may be different at other airports. It is the same in Edinburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted January 19, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 19, 2023 5 hours ago, RPen63 said: Post-Brexit, they have set up a separate lane for arriving nationals from a small number of countries including Canada. Pre-Brexit. I used the eGates in May 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted January 19, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted January 19, 2023 18 hours ago, RPen63 said: We just returned from the UK in December. Post-Brexit, they have set up a separate lane for arriving nationals from a small number of countries including Canada. It was the same lane as the Brits use. There was virtually no wait before you step in a glass, phone-booth-sized enclosure. A machine reader checks your passport, you get your picture taken, the opposite door opens and you are good to go. No special membership required outside of your citizenship. It was as quick as clearing Nexus in Canada. We went through Heathrow so your experience may be different at other airports. I think they started this in 2018 maybe? I know that I haven't had to stop anywhere the last 3 or 4 times I've been over. It's so much faster - that line at Heathrow could be awful - but I miss the passport stamps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted January 28, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/11/2023 at 8:50 PM, mrgabriel said: Hmmm - I’m a dual citizen. Husband is American but Canadian resident. I guess that muddies the waters? That would. GE isn't available for Canadian citizens unless you are working in the US with a Green card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted January 28, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted January 28, 2023 20 hours ago, Kamloops50 said: That would. GE isn't available for Canadian citizens unless you are working in the US with a Green card. My husband (American living in Canada) decided to renew his GE this week. He got it done in a couple of days so for now, that will suffice. Honestly, now that so many airports we fly through have the self- serve terminals, it’s fast getting through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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