Real ID vs. Passport

Melodie
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Real ID vs. Passport Oct 16, 2018 16:50:08 GMT -5

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Post by Melodie on Oct 16, 2018 16:50:08 GMT -5

My friend and I are having discussion about the need for a passport if you have a Real ID. As I understand it, a passport book is still required for any travel outside the US. My friend is certain that the BMV told her that a passport was no longer required now that she had a Real ID and so she shredded her passport. I recently spend $130 to renew my passport and she says that was totally a waste of money since I have a Real ID. I have searched the internet and can't really find a definitive answer. Can you help clarify?

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Real ID vs. Passport Oct 16, 2018 20:33:07 GMT -5

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Post by Odysseys Unlimited on Oct 16, 2018 20:33:07 GMT -5

Hi Melodie,
Bottom line: U.S. lcitizens must have a valid passport for travel outside the country. Real ID is valid for domestic travel only ( you can also use your passport for domestic travel). Hope this settles the question for you.

Melodie Guest	Real ID vs. Passport Oct 16, 2018 22:09:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Melodie on Oct 16, 2018 22:09:46 GMT -5 Thank you! I was pretty certain that a passport was still required for travel outside the US. Mucho gracias!

Odysseys Unlimited Moderator Posts: 184	Real ID vs. Passport Oct 17, 2018 9:40:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Odysseys Unlimited on Oct 17, 2018 9:40:59 GMT -5 Hi Melodie, For complete info about passports and Real ID, you can read our blog post about them: odysseys-unlimited.com/essential-knowledge-passport-real-id/

Post by Melodie on Oct 16, 2018 16:50:08 GMT -5

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Post by Melodie on Oct 16, 2018 22:09:46 GMT -5

Post by Odysseys Unlimited on Oct 17, 2018 9:40:59 GMT -5