Can you use a US ID in other countries?


Can you use a US ID in other countries? If you are traveling internationally you will still need your passport. If you are traveling domestically, you will only need one valid form of identification – either your REAL ID or another acceptable alternative such as a passport, not both.


What ID should I carry in Europe?

In much of Europe, the only travel document a US or Canadian citizen needs is a passport. (The US Passport Card works only for those driving or cruising to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.)


Can you travel to Paris with ID card?

For nationals of the European Union (EU) a national identity card is sufficient. Travelers from all other countries must carry a valid national passport and one other form of identification.


Can I rent a car in Switzerland with US license?

An international driving permit is required for non-European driver's license holders.


What ID do I need to fly internationally?

If you are traveling internationally you will still need your passport. If you are traveling domestically, you will only need one valid form of identification – either your REAL ID or another acceptable alternative such as a passport, not both.


Can you travel without a passport internationally?

The American Citizen Services Section wants to remind all U.S. citizens not to travel outside the United States without a valid U.S. passport. While dual citizens may be able to travel abroad with alternative documentation, all U.S. citizens are required to present a U.S. passport to re-enter the United States.