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REAL ID is not a national identification card. It is a set of standards that Congress passed through the REAL ID Act in 2005. The act requires that government-issued IDs follow a set of security standards. It also prohibits federal agencies from using non-compliant IDs to verify your identity. For many people, a state-issued driver’s license or identification card is their REAL ID. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and ID cards all have a star marking on the upper part of the ID card. Check to see if your driver’s license is REAL ID-compliant. See the question under “For the Public” on this REAL ID Frequently Asked Questions page. Why do I need a REAL ID?Federal agencies can use your REAL ID to verify your identity. You can also use a REAL ID to:
How can I get a REAL ID?You can get a REAL ID when you apply for or renew your driver’s license or state identification card. Visit your state’s driver’s licensing agency website to find out exactly what documentation you’ll need to show to get a REAL ID. Your new license will have the new REAL ID-compliant star marking at the top of your ID card. When must I have a REAL ID to board a plane?Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the new REAL ID deadline is May 3, 2023. On and after this date, you must have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/state ID or another acceptable form of ID to fly commercially within the U.S. This rule applies to all passengers 18 and over. If your ID is not compliant, you must have another form of ID that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts. Otherwise, you will not be permitted to go through security at the airport to board your flight. Besides REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses, other acceptable forms of ID to board a plane include:
Get the entire list of identifications that are valid for screening at TSA security checkpoints. What happens if I don’t get a REAL ID?If you don’t get a REAL ID, you won’t be able to use your driver’s license or state ID card to board a plane in the U.S. You’ll have to show one of the other forms of ID that the TSA accepts. Other federal agencies may require a REAL ID for official purposes. Can I still get a non-REAL ID-compliant identification card?States do issue driver’s licenses and ID cards that are not REAL ID-compliant. Check with the proper federal, state, or local government agency to see what ID requirements they have for official purposes. Updated August 5, 2022 COVID-19 Testing Order RescindedOn June 12, 2022, the CDC rescinded the order requiring travelers to present a negative COVID test prior to boarding a flight to the United States. Air passengers no longer need to get tested and present a negative COVID-19 test result, nor show documentation of recovery from COVID-19 prior to boarding a flight to the United States. The CDC’s order requiring proof of vaccination for noncitizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information, see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers. Do NOT travel if you are experiencing COVID symptoms or recently tested positive. The CDC recommends you do not travel until a full 10 days after you first experienced symptoms or tested positive. Airlines have the right to deny boarding to any passenger who recently tested COVID positive or exhibiting COVID symptoms. For the safety of yourself and your fellow passengers, the CDC recommends you take a COVID test before and after any travel. If you have questions about your eligibility to travel, please contact your airline. The U.S. Embassy cannot intervene in the decisions of airline staff or immigration officials, nor can we give you permission to board. COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATESAll non-US citizen adults (18 and up) traveling to the United States on a Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) or ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) are required to be fully vaccinated* against COVID-19 and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States. The new travel policy rescinds the previous Schengen Travel restrictions. The National Interest Program (NIE) has ended — NIEs are no longer required to travel, and all previously issued NIEs are now invalid. Please review the CDC webpage and White House announcement of November 8, 2021, for details. Click here for information on accepted COVID-19 vaccines and acceptable proof. Your proof of full vaccination* may be either a paper record or via a digital app. The documents must be issued from an official source and include the traveler’s full name plus at least one other identifier such as date of birth or passport, the vaccine product and date(s) of vaccination. *Note: You are considered fully vaccinated:
If you don’t meet these requirements, you are NOT considered fully vaccinated. Click here for information on accepted COVID-19 vaccines and acceptable proof. ExceptionsExceptions to the vaccination requirement are very limited, including:
There are NO family-based exceptions for foreign spouses or adult children of U.S. citizens. There are NO exceptions on religious or moral convictions. A detailed list of exceptions can be found on the CDC website,Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Travelers. How to Request an Exception to Vaccine RequirementsVisit the CDC website , scroll down to “Exceptions,” and click on “Do I qualify for an exception or can I apply for an exception to the vaccine requirement?” Review the categories carefully. For all categories EXCEPT “Humanitarian or Emergency Exception,” you must request an exception from airline staff upon check-in. Go directly to the airport at least three hours early, and bring all supporting documentation such as medical records documenting medical contraindications to being vaccinated, etc. Please note: The U.S. Embassy has NO AUTHORITY to intervene in or override the decisions of airline personnel or immigration officials. If you are requesting an exception under the “Humanitarian or Emergency Exception” category, follow these steps:
NOTE: U.S. Embassies and Consulates have no role in the decision process. We cannot answer any questions about your qualifications for an exception, or provide estimated timelines for responses, nor can we intervene in the decisions of CDC officials. Additional Information and ResourcesThe CDC recommends that you do not travel internationally until you are fully vaccinated. International travel poses additional risks, and even fully vaccinated travelers might be at increased risk for getting and possibly spreading some COVID-19 variants. Delay travel and stay home to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. If you do travel, follow all CDC recommendations before, during, and after travel. Before traveling, ensure you have adequate health and travel insurance, to include air medical evacuation (medevac) coverage. Most health insurance policies and U.S. Medicare/Medicaid do not provide coverage abroad. U.S. Embassies and Consulates do not provide medical care, lodging, or financial assistance if you must quarantine or require hospitalization. Travel policy sources:
Do I need to get tested for COVIDTesting. Consider getting tested with a viral test as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) before travel. Make sure you know your test results before travel. Don't travel if your test result is positive.
Does United Airlines require Covid test to fly domestic?(If not fully vaccinated) Provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than one day before departure. (All customers, regardless of vaccination status) Provide basic contact tracing information and confirm the information is true.
Do you need Covid test to fly to Florida?COVID test is not required when arriving in the USA. All arrivals to Florida, including citizens and residents, are recommended to present a negative PCR test upon arrival. Vaccinated arrivals from any country can enter as tourists.
What are the Covid rules for flying on American Airlines?A pre-departure COVID-19 test is no longer required for travelers entering the U.S. All travelers must provide their contact information within 72 hours of departure, and foreign nationals must sign an attestation that they meet U.S. entry requirements and are vaccinated.
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