Real ID, ETIAS Change 2025 Travel Rules

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Real ID will be needed to fly within the US from May 7, 2025, but only one-third of Americans have it right now.

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In Arizona alone, out of 7.6 million driver's licenses, only 2.3 million people have gotten their Travel IDs.

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You can still fly without Real ID if you have a passport, Global Entry card, green card, or military ID.

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Planning to visit the UK? From January 8, 2025, US travelers need to pay $13 for an online permit good for two years.

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US tourists heading to Europe should watch out for the new ETIAS permit system coming soon

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Getting an Australian passport now costs $412, making it the priciest passport in the world.

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Australians need regular visas for 15 countries and must apply online for eVisas in 25 other places.

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By the Real ID deadline, officials expect only 61-66% of Americans will have the right ID to fly.

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Travel rules are going digital with new security checks in 2025.

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Getting your travel papers ready early is key as rules get stricter for both local and foreign trips in 2025.

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