What is the Canadian version of TSA?

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA; French: Administration canadienne de la sûreté du transport aérien) is the Canadian Crown Corporation responsible for security screening of people and baggage and the administration of identity cards at the 89 designated airports in Canada.



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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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Using Your Global Entry Card You may use this card for expedited entry into the United States via the SENTRI and NEXUS lanes. The card is not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes. Only your passport or lawful permanent resident card are accepted at Global Entry kiosks.

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NEXUS and TSA PreCheck differences NEXUS, one of the biggest differences is where you can use them. TSA PreCheck is specifically designed to be used in U.S. airports to expedite the security screening process. NEXUS, however, can be used for land, air and marine travel between the U.S. and Canada.

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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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The customs release of a shipment can take anywhere from 20 minutes to several days depending on circumstances. Once your Customs Broker has completed your entry for customs and transmits the data, it takes about 20 minutes for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to receive it.

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The United Kingdom doesn't have Pre-Check (a U.S.-government entity, so duh!) or CLEAR (a U.S.-based company that hasn't gone international yet). However they DO have a program called Fast Track at their larger airports.

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For the avoidance of doubt, TSA PreCheck® is not available at Heathrow or any other UK airport.

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