Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.

Starting Feb. 1, passengers without an acceptable form of ID can verify their ID using TSA ConfirmID. It'll cost $45.

As rules tighten worldwide, more people are pursuing dual citizenship as a form of mobility, opportunity and insurance in an increasingly uncertain political and economic landscape. Here’s what you ...

Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the ...

Nearly a year after full enforcement, many still misunderstand the REAL ID. Here’s what travelers need to know before flying ...

It's true you can use a passport as a Real ID, but they're not interchangeable. No other form of Real ID, other than a passport, can be used as a passport.

For the first time in two decades, the US passport is on the brink of losing an important distinction. Certain privileges and conveniences come along with holding a U.S. passport. In 2024, anyone with ...

Check your passport expiration date. It may not be accepted if it's close to expiring. Here's how to renew your passport by mail or online. A U.S. passport counts as a Real ID, which takes effect May ...

Wondering where U.S. citizens can travel without a visa? Here's what you need to know before booking your next international trip.

The U.S. passport dropped to its lowest rank ever, tied for 10th place with access to 182 destinations. Singapore holds the most powerful passport, providing visa-free access to 193 destinations. The ...

U.S. passport holders have visa-free access to 180 countries Getty The U.S. is no longer one of the top 10 most powerful passports The country fell from the No. 1 spot in 2014 to No. 12 in 2025 The ...

WASHINGTON -- Attention, international business travelers: The U.S. government will stop providing extra pages for visas and stamps when your passports fill up. As of Jan. 1, the State Department is ...