Can I travel from Texas to Florida without a passport?


Can I travel from Texas to Florida without a passport? Without a passport, you may fly to any of the 50 states and territories in the United States. If you don't have a passport, different identification options are accepted, including a US passport card, a driver's license, and a DHS trusted traveler card.


What documents are needed to fly to Florida?

The following IDs are acceptable:
  • U.S. or foreign government-issued passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • Driver's license or state ID that meets REAL ID standards.
  • U.S. Military ID.
  • Permanent Resident Card.
  • Border Crossing Card.
  • DHS-designated enhanced driver's license.
  • A Native American Tribal Photo ID.


Where do I not need a passport?

No-Passport-Required Destinations
  • U.S. Virgin Islands. A Caribbean vacation isn't out of reach without a passport if you stick to the U.S. Virgin Islands: St. ...
  • Vieques, Puerto Rico. ...
  • Culebra, Puerto Rico. ...
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico. ...
  • Whistler, British Columbia. ...
  • Quebec City, Canada. ...
  • Toronto, Canada. ...
  • Cape Breton Island, Canada.


How far can you travel without a passport?

In most countries, you can travel anywhere within your nation's borders without a passport. The only exception is when you leave your home country to enter a foreign nation. However, even if you travel nationally, you will always need photo ID, such as a driver's license or National ID card to board a flight.


What happens if you travel without a passport?

The most likely scenario is that you will be prevented from boarding transport by the staff on duty. If you managed to avoid that situation, you could be blocked from entering your destination by border authorities upon arrival. Generally, it is necessary to have a valid passport if you want to travel abroad.


How long can you travel with an expired passport?

A passport that has expired is not accepted for overseas travel. If your passport has expired or will expire within the next six months, you must renew it.


Do I need a passport to fly domestic in US 2023?

Beginning May 3, 2023, U.S. travelers flying within the United States will need to show Transportation Security Administration agents either a security-enhanced driver's license that's Real ID-compliant or another T.S.A.-approved form of identification like a passport.


Can I come back to the US without a passport?

All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.


Can I fly with an expired passport?

If you only have an expired passport, you can still bring it along for domestic travel within the United States, but you must convince TSA officers that you are who you say you are. However, if you're traveling internationally, you must have a valid passport.