Don’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7

[SKY]

I know pretty much everyone here has a Passport which will work. But you need to know you will not only need to carry it for flights inside the US, but also to enter Federal buildings in the US...........

Don’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7

The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in the U.S.

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[JD Jones]

I'm guessing my Global Entry card along with my Passport is sufficient to be considered a "Real ID?"

 

[SKY]

I'm guessing my Global Entry card along with my Passport is sufficient to be considered a "Real ID?"

Your passport is all you need...............

 

[Gadfly]

Oh happy day. Not required for my domestic connections. (Per google robot)

 

[Meemselle]

I know pretty much everyone here has a Passport which will work. But you need to know you will not only need to carry it for flights inside the US, but also to enter Federal buildings in the US...........

Don’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7

The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in the U.S.

apnews.com

That's not a surprise. One has needed ID to enter Federal bldgs (and some private ones) for a long time. Even pre-9/11

 

[keepcoming]

Oh happy day. Not required for my domestic connections. (Per google robot)

And that is just the opposite of what has been in news here where we live. Confusing to say the least. Luckily, I got mine some time ago.

 

[SKY]

Gadfly said:


Oh happy day. Not required for my domestic connections. (Per google robot)

This is wrong information. Yes, a REAL ID is needed beginning May 7, 2025, for domestic flights and to access certain federal facilities................A passport is all you need though...........

 

[cavok]

However, not required to vote.

 

[Gadfly]

It says if you fly international and have a domestic connection in your itinerary the passport is sufficient for the domestic connection

 

[SKY]

It says if you fly international and have a domestic connection in your itinerary the passport is sufficient for the domestic connection

I said a passport is all you need. Read my posts. A passport is all you need any time in the US to travel now......................So there is no confusion when you go through TSA screening it does not matter if you are flying International or starting in the US you must present Real ID. And a passport is all you need...............

 

[Big]

Real I.D is not a passport.Real I.D is a cleared certified state I.D or driver's license.

 

[SKY]

Real I.D is not a passport.Real I.D is a cleared certified state I.D or driver's license.

WRONG........................A U.S. passport, including both the passport book and the passport card, can be used as a form of identification for REAL ID purposes, according to the Department of Homeland Security

 

[keepcoming]

What is real i.d

An ID/Drivers License issued by the DMV which is a higher/enhanced security ID. It was supposed to come out some years ago or rather made mandatory, but it kept getting delayed. If I remember correctly, I had to provide more proof when getting the Real ID DL than what I had to provide previously when getting my DL.

 

[johne]

The reason is simply because about 10 miles from JFK, at 74th street in Jackson Heights one can get the cheapie passports without the hologram for $100.

 

[Big]

WRONG........................A U.S. passport, including both the passport book and the passport card, can be used as a form of identification for REAL ID purposes, according to the Department of Homeland Security

Wrong, A passport is just that, a passport. Real I.D is state issued I.D that complies with federal guidelines. Your expertise is all you can eat buffets.

 

[Big]

An ID/Drivers License issued by the DMV which is a higher/enhanced security ID. It was supposed to come out some years ago or rather made mandatory, but it kept getting delayed. If I remember correctly, I had to provide more proof when getting the Real ID DL than what I had to provide previously when getting my DL.

Yes, I have had just that completed,. It is not a passport. I was responding to,. nevermind

 

[Peterj]

Not traveling to the USA until 2028 so no problem.

 

[Jan]

So where can I get a real id living in DR? I haven't had a USA drivers license for about 20 years. I do have my USA passport.

 

[SantiagoDR]

So where can I get a real id living in DR? I haven't had a USA drivers license for about 20 years. I do have my USA passport.

With a VALID passport you will not need anything more.

 

[SKY]

Wrong, A passport is just that, a passport. Real I.D is state issued I.D that complies with federal guidelines. Your expertise is all you can eat buffets.

Mr. Big shot you do NOT need a Real ID if you have a passport. It is accepted as Real ID. You need to stick to walking the Blue Mall in your shorts and a t shirt..........

U.S. Passports and REAL ID​

The REAL ID Act requires IDs issued by a state to meet federal security standards. On May 7, 2025, you must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. The U.S. passport book and passport card are both REAL ID compliant.

U.S. Passports and REAL ID

We want you to know about the upcoming changes to domestic air travel as part of the REAL ID Act.

travel.state.gov