- 1Download the application. Download the application Please complete the order form and application forms in the pdf package.
- 2Fax or email in your application.
- 3We’ll Contact You.
- 4Provide Original Documents.
- 5Receive your FAST Card.
- 6Leave a Review.
Who is eligible for FAST card?
Are You Eligible? U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Canadian lawful permanent residents and Mexican nationals are eligible for Free and Secure Trade (FAST) membership. You must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license.
How long does it take to get a FAST card for Canada?
FAST: Free and Secure Trade: program application
Service standard: Within 30 business days of receipt of a complete application, applicants are informed of their success in reaching the interview stage. Performance result: The CBSA informed 8,186 applicants and met the service standard 100% of the time.
Do I need a passport to get a FAST card?
You must possess the appropriate immigration and identity documents in addition to your FAST commercial driver card. These may include your passport, permanent resident card, birth certificate, work permit/visa and other related documents.
How much is a FAST card?
Both U.S. CBP and the CBSA will use the application information provided to determine a person’s eligibility to participate in FAST. The non-refundable processing fee for FAST is US$50 and is payable by credit card only. A separate application is required for each applicant.
How do I get my FAST card?
To get a FAST Card, you have to prove to both CBSA and US CBP that you are not a customs risk. You must complete an application and submit proofs of identity and status or citizenship to verify you are who you say you are. You must also attend an interview corroborate everything you said on your application.
What are the benefits of FAST card?
Benefits of a FAST card
- Access to dedicated FAST lanes at the border for shorter lines and wait times.
- Faster and easier security checks at the border.
- Less hassle from border guards.
- Priority (front of the line) processing for Customs and Border Patrol inspections.
- Using your FAST card as proof of citizenship and identity.
What is valid FAST card?
A FAST Card is valid for 5 years from date of your birthday after your Free and Secure Trade interview. Basically, your FAST Card is valid for 5 years plus the difference between your interview and your next birthday.
What do they ask in FAST card interview?
What is the purpose of your cross-border trade? Explain why you need the FAST Card and why you need to cross the border as part of your routes. Do you have a criminal record or immigration/customs issues? How much has your life changed in the last 5 years?
How long does FAST approval take?
Receiving Your FAST Card – 10 calendar days
You should receive your FAST Card within 2 weeks of the approval of your FAST Card application. The full approval of your application usually occurs later the same day as your interview or sometimes the next business day.
What is the difference between NEXUS and fast?
NEXUS is a CBP program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk Canadian travelers upon arrival in the United States, while FAST allows expedited clearance into the United States for pre-approved, low-risk commercial drivers from Mexico and Canada.
Do I need visa with fast card?
If you are a permanent resident of either country, you are eligible to apply for a FAST Card if you permanently reside in the country you have PR status in. If you would normally need a visa to visit either Canada or the USA, you will also need a visa to be eligible for the FAST Card.
How do you get a fast pass for the border?
How to apply?
- Step 1: Pay Border Crossing services fee by clicking on the Pay Now button.
- Step 2: Click on the Print application button and fill out one application per applicant.
- Step 3: Send the form via e-mail to: [email protected] or fax: (305) 675-0780.
How long does a FAST card last?
The FAST membership card is valid for five years provided you continue to meet all the terms and conditions of the FAST program and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
How long is FAST card valid for?
A card will not expire until the entire value has been used. Gift cards issued by a financial institution can include an expiry date or extra fees.
Does a FAST card expire?
FAST card is valid for 5 years. When your FAST card expires you renew your card by filling out an application form and attending another interview at a FAST enrollment center.
How do I book a fast card interview?
Book Your FAST Interview Appointment
Whether you apply for your FAST Card online or you send a paper application through the mail, you have to book your appointment through the US CBP TTP website. Enrolment centres do not accept bookings by phone. Struggling to use the TTP website? Call 1-855-760-0888 to get help!
Where can I use my fast card?
You can use your FAST Card at any US-Canada border crossing along the border to expedite your truck’s processing through customs.
What is a fast card for truck drivers?
The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a commercial clearance program for known low-risk shipments entering the United States from Canada and Mexico.
How can I take loads to Canada?
Any equipment/load that complies with FMCSA regulations in the United States will be legal in Canada.
For drivers to cross into Canada, they will need:
- A valid passport.
- Social Security Card.
- A clean commercial driver’s license (CDL)
- If applicable, a FAST membership card.
How do I contact FAST card?
For FAST information and updates, call 1-800-842-7647 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time). To update mailing and email addresses, visit the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) System. For general inquiries about CBSA programs or services, Contact Us.