Can I take a US domestic flight as a foreigner without my passport? [duplicate]
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I'm a foreigner in the US with a J1 visa. I don't have my passport with me and I have a flight from Boston to Miami. Can I fly without the passport?
I only have a copy of my passport and visa because my original passport is stuck in the Canadian visa centre in NY (because I requested a travel visa to visit Canada).
I was supposed to receive my passport back days ago, but it's taking longer than it usually does. It won't be delivered to me in time for my flight to Miami. The other documents I have are my own country's ID, and an international drivers licence.
Is there any way I can still fly?
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Stolen passport in USA, foreign national needs to fly domestic
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I'm a foreigner in the US with a J1 visa. I don't have my passport with me and I have a flight from Boston to Miami. Can I fly without the passport?
I only have a copy of my passport and visa because my original passport is stuck in the Canadian visa centre in NY (because I requested a travel visa to visit Canada).
I was supposed to receive my passport back days ago, but it's taking longer than it usually does. It won't be delivered to me in time for my flight to Miami. The other documents I have are my own country's ID, and an international drivers licence.
Is there any way I can still fly?
passports paperwork airport-security domestic-travel
edited Jun 3 '16 at 2:18
Tim Malone
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asked Jun 3 '16 at 1:01
EvelinaEvelina
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marked as duplicate by Doc, JoErNanO♦, mts, CMaster, Karlson Jun 3 '16 at 14:39
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There's a number of duplcates for this question, but most do not have accepted (or in many cases, good) answers. The question above, whilst for a different reason, is fundamentally the same and has the correct answer.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:52
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Stolen passport in USA, foreign national needs to fly domestic
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I'm a foreigner in the US with a J1 visa. I don't have my passport with me and I have a flight from Boston to Miami. Can I fly without the passport?
I only have a copy of my passport and visa because my original passport is stuck in the Canadian visa centre in NY (because I requested a travel visa to visit Canada).
I was supposed to receive my passport back days ago, but it's taking longer than it usually does. It won't be delivered to me in time for my flight to Miami. The other documents I have are my own country's ID, and an international drivers licence.
Is there any way I can still fly?
passports paperwork airport-security domestic-travel
edited Jun 3 '16 at 2:18
Tim Malone
1,03751628
asked Jun 3 '16 at 1:01
EvelinaEvelina
192
This question already has an answer here:
Stolen passport in USA, foreign national needs to fly domestic
1 answer
I'm a foreigner in the US with a J1 visa. I don't have my passport with me and I have a flight from Boston to Miami. Can I fly without the passport?
I only have a copy of my passport and visa because my original passport is stuck in the Canadian visa centre in NY (because I requested a travel visa to visit Canada).
I was supposed to receive my passport back days ago, but it's taking longer than it usually does. It won't be delivered to me in time for my flight to Miami. The other documents I have are my own country's ID, and an international drivers licence.
Is there any way I can still fly?
This question already has an answer here:
Stolen passport in USA, foreign national needs to fly domestic
1 answer
passports paperwork airport-security domestic-travel
passports paperwork airport-security domestic-travel
edited Jun 3 '16 at 2:18
Tim Malone
1,03751628
asked Jun 3 '16 at 1:01
EvelinaEvelina
192
edited Jun 3 '16 at 2:18
Tim Malone
1,03751628
asked Jun 3 '16 at 1:01
EvelinaEvelina
192
edited Jun 3 '16 at 2:18
Tim Malone
1,03751628
edited Jun 3 '16 at 2:18
Tim Malone
1,03751628
edited Jun 3 '16 at 2:18
Tim Malone
1,03751628
1,03751628
asked Jun 3 '16 at 1:01
EvelinaEvelina
192
asked Jun 3 '16 at 1:01
EvelinaEvelina
192
asked Jun 3 '16 at 1:01
EvelinaEvelina
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192
marked as duplicate by Doc, JoErNanO♦, mts, CMaster, Karlson Jun 3 '16 at 14:39
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marked as duplicate by Doc, JoErNanO♦, mts, CMaster, Karlson Jun 3 '16 at 14:39
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There's a number of duplcates for this question, but most do not have accepted (or in many cases, good) answers. The question above, whilst for a different reason, is fundamentally the same and has the correct answer.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:52
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There's a number of duplcates for this question, but most do not have accepted (or in many cases, good) answers. The question above, whilst for a different reason, is fundamentally the same and has the correct answer.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:52
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There's a number of duplcates for this question, but most do not have accepted (or in many cases, good) answers. The question above, whilst for a different reason, is fundamentally the same and has the correct answer.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:52
There's a number of duplcates for this question, but most do not have accepted (or in many cases, good) answers. The question above, whilst for a different reason, is fundamentally the same and has the correct answer.
– Doc
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If you don't leave the United States, you do not need a passport - remember that most Americans have no passport at all.
You do need a 'Secure Government Issued ID'. That could be - aside from a biometric passport from any country:
- a State issued Driver's License - if your state does already have Secure Driver's Licenses (Florida does have them)
- a State issued ID card (issued if you don't have a Driver's License)
- a Global Entry card
- maybe some other more state specific ID cards
- not your employer's badge - it isn't government issued
- not any foreign ID card - it has to come from the US government
- not any foreign Driver's License (unfortunately)
From what you wrote, I think if you don't have a Driver's License of your state, you might be out of luck. A photocopy would be worthless, because there is no possibility to check it for authenticity - it is easy to change something and photocopy it again.
answered Jun 3 '16 at 2:25
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The TSA has instructions for what to do if you do not have your ID. "In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. The TSA officer may ask you to complete a form to include your name and current address, and may ask additional questions to confirm your identity."
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 3 '16 at 3:08
@PatriciaShanahan: I guess that raises the question: given the documentation that the OP holds, how likely is she to successfully satisfy the TSA of her identity?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 3 '16 at 4:32
This is answer is wrong, as per the comment made by Patricia above there are ways to fly without acceptable ID. Also, a "Secure" Drivers License is NOT required until 2018 - standard drivers licenses from any state are acceptable for air travel until then.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:54
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If you don't leave the United States, you do not need a passport - remember that most Americans have no passport at all.
You do need a 'Secure Government Issued ID'. That could be - aside from a biometric passport from any country:
- a State issued Driver's License - if your state does already have Secure Driver's Licenses (Florida does have them)
- a State issued ID card (issued if you don't have a Driver's License)
- a Global Entry card
- maybe some other more state specific ID cards
- not your employer's badge - it isn't government issued
- not any foreign ID card - it has to come from the US government
- not any foreign Driver's License (unfortunately)
From what you wrote, I think if you don't have a Driver's License of your state, you might be out of luck. A photocopy would be worthless, because there is no possibility to check it for authenticity - it is easy to change something and photocopy it again.
answered Jun 3 '16 at 2:25
AganjuAganju
19.2k54174
2
The TSA has instructions for what to do if you do not have your ID. "In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. The TSA officer may ask you to complete a form to include your name and current address, and may ask additional questions to confirm your identity."
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 3 '16 at 3:08
@PatriciaShanahan: I guess that raises the question: given the documentation that the OP holds, how likely is she to successfully satisfy the TSA of her identity?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 3 '16 at 4:32
This is answer is wrong, as per the comment made by Patricia above there are ways to fly without acceptable ID. Also, a "Secure" Drivers License is NOT required until 2018 - standard drivers licenses from any state are acceptable for air travel until then.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:54
add a comment |
If you don't leave the United States, you do not need a passport - remember that most Americans have no passport at all.
You do need a 'Secure Government Issued ID'. That could be - aside from a biometric passport from any country:
- a State issued Driver's License - if your state does already have Secure Driver's Licenses (Florida does have them)
- a State issued ID card (issued if you don't have a Driver's License)
- a Global Entry card
- maybe some other more state specific ID cards
- not your employer's badge - it isn't government issued
- not any foreign ID card - it has to come from the US government
- not any foreign Driver's License (unfortunately)
From what you wrote, I think if you don't have a Driver's License of your state, you might be out of luck. A photocopy would be worthless, because there is no possibility to check it for authenticity - it is easy to change something and photocopy it again.
answered Jun 3 '16 at 2:25
AganjuAganju
19.2k54174
2
The TSA has instructions for what to do if you do not have your ID. "In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. The TSA officer may ask you to complete a form to include your name and current address, and may ask additional questions to confirm your identity."
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 3 '16 at 3:08
@PatriciaShanahan: I guess that raises the question: given the documentation that the OP holds, how likely is she to successfully satisfy the TSA of her identity?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 3 '16 at 4:32
This is answer is wrong, as per the comment made by Patricia above there are ways to fly without acceptable ID. Also, a "Secure" Drivers License is NOT required until 2018 - standard drivers licenses from any state are acceptable for air travel until then.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:54
add a comment |
If you don't leave the United States, you do not need a passport - remember that most Americans have no passport at all.
You do need a 'Secure Government Issued ID'. That could be - aside from a biometric passport from any country:
- a State issued Driver's License - if your state does already have Secure Driver's Licenses (Florida does have them)
- a State issued ID card (issued if you don't have a Driver's License)
- a Global Entry card
- maybe some other more state specific ID cards
- not your employer's badge - it isn't government issued
- not any foreign ID card - it has to come from the US government
- not any foreign Driver's License (unfortunately)
From what you wrote, I think if you don't have a Driver's License of your state, you might be out of luck. A photocopy would be worthless, because there is no possibility to check it for authenticity - it is easy to change something and photocopy it again.
answered Jun 3 '16 at 2:25
AganjuAganju
19.2k54174
If you don't leave the United States, you do not need a passport - remember that most Americans have no passport at all.
You do need a 'Secure Government Issued ID'. That could be - aside from a biometric passport from any country:
- a State issued Driver's License - if your state does already have Secure Driver's Licenses (Florida does have them)
- a State issued ID card (issued if you don't have a Driver's License)
- a Global Entry card
- maybe some other more state specific ID cards
- not your employer's badge - it isn't government issued
- not any foreign ID card - it has to come from the US government
- not any foreign Driver's License (unfortunately)
From what you wrote, I think if you don't have a Driver's License of your state, you might be out of luck. A photocopy would be worthless, because there is no possibility to check it for authenticity - it is easy to change something and photocopy it again.
answered Jun 3 '16 at 2:25
AganjuAganju
19.2k54174
edited Jun 3 '16 at 3:10
answered Jun 3 '16 at 2:25
AganjuAganju
19.2k54174
answered Jun 3 '16 at 2:25
AganjuAganju
19.2k54174
answered Jun 3 '16 at 2:25
AganjuAganju
19.2k54174
19.2k54174
2
The TSA has instructions for what to do if you do not have your ID. "In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. The TSA officer may ask you to complete a form to include your name and current address, and may ask additional questions to confirm your identity."
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 3 '16 at 3:08
@PatriciaShanahan: I guess that raises the question: given the documentation that the OP holds, how likely is she to successfully satisfy the TSA of her identity?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 3 '16 at 4:32
This is answer is wrong, as per the comment made by Patricia above there are ways to fly without acceptable ID. Also, a "Secure" Drivers License is NOT required until 2018 - standard drivers licenses from any state are acceptable for air travel until then.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:54
add a comment |
2
The TSA has instructions for what to do if you do not have your ID. "In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. The TSA officer may ask you to complete a form to include your name and current address, and may ask additional questions to confirm your identity."
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 3 '16 at 3:08
@PatriciaShanahan: I guess that raises the question: given the documentation that the OP holds, how likely is she to successfully satisfy the TSA of her identity?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 3 '16 at 4:32
This is answer is wrong, as per the comment made by Patricia above there are ways to fly without acceptable ID. Also, a "Secure" Drivers License is NOT required until 2018 - standard drivers licenses from any state are acceptable for air travel until then.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:54
2
2
The TSA has instructions for what to do if you do not have your ID. "In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. The TSA officer may ask you to complete a form to include your name and current address, and may ask additional questions to confirm your identity."
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 3 '16 at 3:08
The TSA has instructions for what to do if you do not have your ID. "In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. The TSA officer may ask you to complete a form to include your name and current address, and may ask additional questions to confirm your identity."
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 3 '16 at 3:08
@PatriciaShanahan: I guess that raises the question: given the documentation that the OP holds, how likely is she to successfully satisfy the TSA of her identity?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 3 '16 at 4:32
@PatriciaShanahan: I guess that raises the question: given the documentation that the OP holds, how likely is she to successfully satisfy the TSA of her identity?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 3 '16 at 4:32
This is answer is wrong, as per the comment made by Patricia above there are ways to fly without acceptable ID. Also, a "Secure" Drivers License is NOT required until 2018 - standard drivers licenses from any state are acceptable for air travel until then.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:54
This is answer is wrong, as per the comment made by Patricia above there are ways to fly without acceptable ID. Also, a "Secure" Drivers License is NOT required until 2018 - standard drivers licenses from any state are acceptable for air travel until then.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:54
add a comment |
1
There's a number of duplcates for this question, but most do not have accepted (or in many cases, good) answers. The question above, whilst for a different reason, is fundamentally the same and has the correct answer.
– Doc
Jun 3 '16 at 4:52