Does Canada have something like TSA PreCheck?

TSA Pre?™ is only available to Air Canada passengers departing departing from participating U.S. airports . View a complete list of all participating airportsOpens in New Window, as well as the TSA Pre?® Checkpoint ScheduleOpens in New Window for your airport.



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Yes. TSA PreCheck® is available when you depart from a U.S. airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after you return to the United States.

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Many international airports in Canada have Preclearance facilities with Global Entry, allowing travelers to speed through U.S. customs before even boarding their flight back to the States. With this new Verified Traveller perk, Global Entry members can potentially speed through security beforehand, too.

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Your Known Traveler Number is your membership number with a Trusted Traveler Program. This number is what allows you to access TSA PreCheck security lanes and Global Entry lanes (depending on which Trusted Traveler Program you join).

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TSA PreCheck® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides expedited U.S. customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck® benefits as part of their membership.

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Currently, CLEAR is only available to citizens and legal permanent of the U.S.

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The main difference between Global Entry and Nexus is that Global Entry allows for expedited reentry to the U.S. when returning from any country abroad. On the other hand, Nexus allows expedited passage between the U.S. and Canada. Global Entry and Nexus also differ in who is eligible for the programs.

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Global Entry: $100 (includes TSA PreCheck)
This program refers to the Known Traveler Number as PASSID, but the number is used the same way. Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck and its benefits but also gives you expedited U.S. customs screening when traveling internationally.

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Generally, customs officers will visit multiple sites during the day and process their releases in the afternoon. The process can take anywhere from 12-48 hours and even longer during high traffic periods.

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If you are an international traveler, you'll likely benefit more from Global Entry. However, if you only travel domestically, TSA Precheck is a fantastic option. TSA PreCheck comes with: “Fastpass” through airport security - expedited security screening for low-risk travelers departing from U.S. airports.

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Travelers cannot upgrade from TSA PreCheck to Global Entry
A main reason is that the programs have distinct purposes. TSA PreCheck can help travelers pass through airport security checkpoints. Meanwhile, Global Entry is specifically for travelers arriving in the United States from another country.

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