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Do I need both passport and card?
Conversely, a passport book is valid for all types of travel (land, sea or air) to any destination. You can apply for both the book and card with the same application but it is not required that you obtain both. Note that there is no significant difference in processing time for a passport card versus a passport book.
Is a passport card as good as a passport?
The passport card only costs $30 for adults if you already have a passport book, and only $65 for first-time adult applicants. The passport card has the same validity as the passport book: If you’re over 16, your passport card is valid for 10 years.
What countries can you visit with a passport card?
The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card CANNOT be used for international travel by air.
Can you fly with just a passport card?
You can see what the TSA deems acceptable here. The wallet-size passport card is on that list, both the TSA and State Department confirmed, and will work for domestic flights but not international air travel. The card is designed for entry at U.S. land and sea ports from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda.
Why would I want a passport card?
The passport card was designed with the northern and southern U.S. border communities in mind. Residents near the border travel frequently by land into the nearby countries. The passport card allows them to travel easily to and from the nearby countries by land and by sea.
Can you use a passport card on a cruise?
You can use the passport card to reenter the United States at sea ports of entry from Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. However, if you are not able to return on the cruise ship for any reason (e.g., for an emergency evacuation, you will need a passport book to fly back to the United States.
Do I need a passport for a domestic flight?
As of February 2021, there are no states that require passports from U.S. citizens to fly domestically. Your airline or the TSA should never ask you to present a valid passport. Of course, you can always carry it with you for additional identification in case you lose your other forms of ID.
How much is a passport book vs card?
Travelers can expect to pay $130 to renew an adult passport book and $30 to renew an adult passport card.
Do I need a passport to go on a cruise to the Caribbean?
A valid U.S. passport book is mandatory even if you’re flying to or from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean from the United States.
Can you fly internationally without a passport?
Passport. 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.
Why is the US Passport Card not valid for air travel?
Because the passport card will be specifically designed to facilitate land and sea border crossings, it is not compatible with the global air environment, which is already set up for passport books.
Do I need a passport to travel within the US?
The good news is that American citizens do not need a passport to fly domestically. You will always need a passport to fly internationally though. Read on for more info about the types of ID you can use while traveling domestically, upcoming changes to ID that will affect all US travelers, and how to get a passport.
Do I need a passport to go to Mexico?
U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.