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, using automated kiosks at participating airports. "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. 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, membership is valid for five years. Applying for "Programa Viajero Confiable" comprises the following steps: NEXUS eligibility. Mexican nationals in the "Programa Viajero Confiable" members may apply for NEXUS program membership. Similarly, NEXUS members from  Canada and the USA may also apply to "Programa Viajero Confiable", as may U.S. Citizens who are members of Global Entry. 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.