NEXUS 5-YEAR BORDER CROSSING ID CARD.

The Canada Border Services Agency and the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are co operating in this joint venture to simplify boder crossings for pre-approved low risk travellers. Processing time is currently 6-8 weeks. For frequently asked questions and updated information from the US Department of State and Homeland Security visit the following sites :

Border Crossing Page

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/

ready_set_go/sea_travel/faqs/

www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html

www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/

nexus_prog/nexus.xml

Nexus Marine Application Form 

This new 5-Year program eliminates the need to phyisically report to a customs reporting centre. For more details you can call 1-866-NEXUS-26.

CLEARING CUSTOMS IN CANADA

After securing your boat, the CAPTAIN or MASTER of the vessel ONLY is permitted ashore and must report to the nearest Customs Designated Reporting Centre. You are then required to proceed to the Registration Desk inside the Marina office to complete dockage requirements. Marina personnel will issue with a permit for recording your 10-digit Customs number.

This permit must then be placed visibly on the dock side window of your vessel so Customs Officers can see if need be. There is no physical Customs Office in Leamington you will be required to make the call from a land line. United States residents are reminded that by law they must report to Canada Customs immediately upon their arrival in Leamington. other persons onboard may not leave the boat for any reason until clearance has been given by a Canadian Customs Officer