Can you travel from Seattle to Alaska without a passport?

U.S. citizens flying between another state and Alaska do not need a passport. However, those driving through Canada or traveling on a ferry or cruise ship with stops in Canada are required to carry one. All non U.S. citizens will need a passport and possibly other documents to enter.



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If you are a US citizen, you just need a state ID or driver's license. If you're international or driving to Alaska through Canada, you'll need a passport and/or visa. Covid tests/proof of vaccination are no longer required for travel within the US as of June 12, 2022.

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TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS The State of Alaska does not require COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, or masking for travelers. However, individual businesses and communities may have their own requirements. Please check with businesses, cruise lines, and tour operators for their specific COVID-19 regulations.

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Most visitors spend seven to fourteen days in Alaska. Much of this decision depends on where you want to go and how you're getting around. Cruising is one of the most popular ways to visit Alaska – especially for first-time visitors – with most cruises lasting seven to ten days.

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Since the state of Alaska is not connected to the contiguous United States and can only be accessed on land by crossing through the country of Canada, you will need a passport or similar document to drive there.

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Under Alaska State Statutes: You are not required to obtain an Alaska driver's license or learners' permit if you have a driver's license from another U.S. state, country or an international driver's license, since you are deemed to be here on a temporary or non-permanent basis.

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All passengers must have some kind of government-issued photo identification to board the Alaska Ferry, such as a driver's license, passport, military ID, or equivalent. For more details, see the full list of Alaska Marine Highway Travel Policies. If traveling in Canada, a passport or other acceptable ID is required.

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Crossing any international border requires a passport. A driver's license alone will not suffice, not even a Real ID license. But driving to Mexico, unlike flying there, does not require a passport book.

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A flight from a city in the United States to Alaska is considered domestic. All 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands are considered domestic for the purposes of immigration.

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Flying to Alaska Alaska, of course, is not an international destination for a U.S. citizen flying there from the “Lower 48;” however, those portions of the flight that overfly or land in Canada must comply with Canadian regulations.

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Alaska Border Crossing Information There are no border restrictions in place.

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FAQs About Travel Without a Passport Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands are two Caribbean destinations that do not require a passport for American citizens when traveling by air or sea. Essentially, these US territories are regarded as domestic travel within the United States.

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A2A-There is no passport required to travel from any US state to any other US state. If you are traveling by plane you will need identification to board the plane. Some other modes of public transportation such as bus or train, might also require ID, but air travel will definitely require ID.

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