Check the U.S. Passport Office on international travel requirements to apply for or renew your passport. Eligible U.S. citizens and nationals who want routine service can now renew their passports online. If you do not qualify to renew on online, you may renew by mail.
Beginning May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be Real ID compliant to board domestic flights and to access certain federal facilities. Check here to ensure that your driver's license or other government issued ID is Real ID compliant.
Many countries require a visa for entry. CIBT services can assist you in securing the proper documentation prior to your travel.
Effective January 8, 2025, U.S. citizens traveling to the U.K. (including Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This includes those just passing through UK airports. The process is completed online and the digital approval is attached to your passport.
Beginning in 2026, U.S. citizens will need one additional approval to enter other countries in the EU. To visit Europe, you will have to apply for an online visa under the European Travel Information & Authorization System (ETIAS).
Enroll your trip before departure: The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Bringing back money, alcohol, gifts, keepsakes? Check the U.S. Customs and Border Protection "Know Before You Go" to make sure you are compliant.
The CDC's Travel Advisory page has a wealth of information on required vaccinations and other travel warnings.
The U.S. Department of State's Travel Advisory provides U.S. travelers detailed and actionable information to make informed travel decisions.
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