Can you fly internationally without an ID?


Can you fly internationally without an ID? You'll need your passport for international travel, and you can use your passport to verify your identity at the TSA checkpoint instead of a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver's license.


Can you travel with your school ID?

No, a school ID typically does not work as a form of identification at the airport. When traveling by air, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that passengers present a government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license, passport, or permanent resident card.


What can you use instead of an ID to get on a plane?

Here are some alternative documents to try if you lost your driver's license:
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
  • Permanent resident card.
  • Border crossing card.


Do airports accept ID on iPhone?

At select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints, you can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to present your license or ID.


How can I fly internationally without a passport?

Boarding domestic flights is possible if you have a state-issued ID. But can you fly without a passport outside the U.S. and its territories? The answer is no. International air travel standards require all flight passengers to have valid passports regardless of age.


Can I fly international with no passport?

A passport is required for all international travel. If you're traveling anywhere overseas, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. for international air travel.


Can I get on a plane if I forgot my ID?

In the event you arrive at the airport without proper ID, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. By providing additional information, TSA has other ways to confirm your identity, like using publicly available databases, so you can reach your flight.


Can I fly American Airlines without ID?

TSA won't allow you to pass through security checkpoints at the airport if your ID doesn't comply. The TSA Secure Flight program requires us to collect this information when you book including the: Name as it appears on the government-issued ID you travel with. Date of birth.


What else can I travel without a passport?

  • Best Places to Travel Without a US Passport.
  • Puerto Rico.
  • US Virgin Islands.
  • Northern Mariana Islands.
  • American Samoa.
  • Guam.
  • Canada.
  • Mexico.


Does TSA scan your ID?

The officer will insert each photo ID into the CAT unit where the ID is scanned and analyzed. CAT is linked electronically to the Secure Flight database, which confirms travelers' flight details, ensuring they are ticketed for travel that day.


Can I show my ID on my phone at airport?

Digital Identification Download a TSA approved digital ID app to your mobile device. Scan in your state-issued driver's license or state ID. At select TSA PreCheck® checkpoints, scan the app issued QR code. Your photo will be taken by the TSA reader at security to proceed to screening.


What documents do I need to fly?

Standard driver license, permit or non-driver ID card
a Federal REAL ID driver license, permit or non-driver ID card. Remember, you will need a Passport to fly to other countries.


Can I fly with just a passport?

The U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card are both accepted as ID for domestic flights. You may not have heard about the U.S. passport card before. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet.


What to do if you lose your boarding pass?

Print out a second copy at the check-in counter or check-in machine at the airport, in case the loss is already noticed in the check-in area. Report to the flight staff at the gate if your boarding pass is missing, and you are already in the security area.