Can I fly if I'm undocumented?


Can I fly if I'm undocumented? If you have a valid foreign passport, state-issued enhanced driver's license or valid USCIS Employment Authorization Card Form I-766, you can technically board a plane for domestic travel. In this scenario, it is best to travel with a state-issued enhanced driver's license.


Can TSA check your immigration status?

The TSA checks passengers' identity and whether a passenger has a boarding pass; generally, they are not screening for immigration status.


Can I fly in the US without a passport?

Bottom line: You can fly to all 50 states and surrounding territories without a passport. Just make sure to carry either your driver's license or a state-issued ID. To avoid frustrations in the future, ensure your driver's license and other ID are REAL-ID compliant before May 2025.


What travel document do I need if I am undocumented?

Undocumented individuals may use the following forms of ID accepted by TSA: State photo identity card. State driver's license. Military ID.


What does immigration look for at airport?

Officials will review your required passenger travel documents (passport, visa, green card, disembarkation card (provided by a flight attendant during flight), immunization documentation, letters of confirmation or support, etc.)