Can I still fly in the U.S. without a REAL ID?

Are you REAL ID ready? On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Find out if you're REAL ID ready with our interactive tool!



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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.

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  • DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (for all nonimmigrant categories, including K applications)
  • DS-156E: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader / Investor Application.
  • DS-158: Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant.


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Driver's license, passport, and travel visa
These documents are required for most forms of travel.

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The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours. It is also advisable to check the status of an already approved ESTA in advance of traveling to make sure that it is still valid. All applicants requesting an ESTA will be charged for the processing of the application. The fee is $4.00.

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