In 2017, there is millions of Americans that still do not have a passport. Starting in January 2018, 9 states will require a passport for travel, according to Travel and Leisure Magazine.
If you are a resident of Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington, you will need a passport to fly domestically. If you don’t have a passport, you may travel with a permanent resident card, green card or with a military ID.
“Effective January 22, 2018, air travelers with identification that does not meet the REAL ID Act requirements and whose state does not have an extension must present an alternative form of identification in order to board a domestic flight. Examples of acceptable forms of identification include U.S. military or dependent ID, DHS trusted traveler cards, airline or airport-issued ID, passport book or passport card, or federally recognized tribal-issued photo ID.
We encourage you to check the REAL ID compliance status of your state on the DHS website and review TSA’s list of acceptable forms of identification. You should also check with your state’s licensing agency about how to acquire a REAL ID-compliant identification card.”
To everyone that does not already have a passport, the time is now. Avoid the rush and possible delay in getting yours in before the new year.
What are your thoughts on this new policy?
Alisha
