What are documents that allow US citizens to travel abroad?

U.S. citizens need a passport when traveling to, or returning from, most foreign countries.



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In place of a passport, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, trusted traveler's cards, and NEXUS cards.

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U.S. passport. U.S. passport card. DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents. Permanent resident card.

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Passport, Travel Visa and National ID Card Proper identification is the foundation of international travel. As a result, you should ensure to always have an official identification document with you.

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Driver's license, passport, and travel visa While passports and travel visas are commonly associated with international travel, domestic travelers may want to consider packing a passport even while traveling within the U.S. Learn how passports and passport cards work.

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A passport is required for all international travel. If you're traveling anywhere overseas, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. for international air travel.

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Yes, you can fly internationally from the United States with only a valid passport, even if your driver's license is expired. A valid passport is the primary and essential travel document for international travel. It serves as proof of your identity and citizenship when you're crossing international borders.

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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.)

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Traveling Abroad For the First Time
  1. Apply for Your Passport Early. ...
  2. What Should You Do When You Receive Your Passport? ...
  3. Research Country's Language & Traditions Before Booking. ...
  4. Visa Requirements. ...
  5. COVID Entry Requirements. ...
  6. Consider Travel Insurance. ...
  7. Get Proper Currency in Advance. ...
  8. Call Your Credit Card Company.


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Is a Travel Document a Passport or Visa? A travel document is any document you need to cross borders. In the case of traveling to the US from another country, you need a passport and a visa. The visa is a document inside your passport that provides more details and freedoms for your time in the US.

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The travel document usually arrives within 150 days (sometimes longer) after submitting your application. You can't leave the country until you have your approved travel document in hand, so you should expect to spend the 3–5 months after submitting your green card application in the United States.

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2. What to pack in a carry on for an international flight
  1. All travel documents (passport, visa, etc.) ...
  2. Small toiletries that you'll need for a long haul—think toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant at least.
  3. Any medications needed abroad, stored in their original containers.


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It's smart to make copies of the following:
  • Passport, visa, and proof of vaccination and/or negative Covid-19 test.
  • Rail pass.
  • Car-rental voucher.
  • Prescriptions for eyewear and medicine.


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