Viajero Confiable

Programa Viajero Confiable is a Mexican trusted traveler program which allows members to pass securely through customs and immigration controls in reduced time,[1] using automated kiosks at participating airports.[2] Programa Viajero Confiable, a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) program, was introduced in three airports in 2014 and has since expanded to additional sites.

Description

Like the joint Canada/US NEXUS and the United States’ Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs, Programa Viajero Confiable members traveling via participating airports may use designated lanes which allow them to speedily and securely clear customs, because the Mexican government has already performed a background check on them, and they are considered a trusted traveler. At the participating airports, members may use automated kiosks to scan their passport and fingerprints, and complete an electronic immigration form.[2]

Eligibility

The program is targeted at Mexican citizens, as well as U.S. or Canadian citizens who are members of the Global Entry or NEXUS program and are lawful permanent residents of Mexico,[3] membership is valid for five years.[2]

Applying for Programa Viajero Confiable comprises the following steps:[2]

  • Apply online at the program website
  • Submit the required payment
  • After passing the background check and receiving provisional approval, choose a location for and schedule the required interview (the initial options were the airports at Cancun, Mexico City, and San Jose del Cabo)
  • At the interview have one's photograph, iris scan, fingerprints taken; verify submitted documentation; submit passport for inspection; and the application

NEXUS eligibility

Mexican nationals in the Programa Viajero Confiable members may apply for NEXUS program membership.[4] In the future NEXUS members from Canada and the USA may apply to Programa Viajero Confiable.[5]

History

Programa Viajero Confiable was first introduced in three airports - Cancún International Airport, Mexico City International Airport, and Cabo San Lucas International Airport - in early 2014 but has since expanded to additional sites.[6][7]

See also

References
  1. "Application". viajeroconfiable.inm.gob.mx. Programa Viajero Confiable.
  2. Huffman, Lee (August 16, 2015). "The Mexican version of Global Entry". Bald Thoughts.
  3. https://www.gob.mx/inm/acciones-y-programas/programa-viajero-confiable
  4. http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/goes-eng.html
  5. "Border Facilitation". PM.gc.ca. June 29, 2016.
  6. Myers, Gay Nagle (June 2, 2015). "Mexico Trusted Traveler Program to Expand". Travel Weekly.
  7. "Trusted Traveler Programs". Canadian Border Patrol.


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