Real ID

[Coach]

^^^^^

You need a passport to travel internationally. The Real ID is for domestic flights if you don’t have a passport. I think it takes affect in 2025. It was supposed to be in place already but was delayed because of Covid.

[Ernie]

With my enhanced ID I can travel to Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas. Canada could happen.

[Mags]

Washington State EDL. Travel is allowed bidirectional. Kinda weird that WA says "entering".

https://www.dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses- ... censes-edl

"They provide travelers with a low-cost, convenient alternative for entering the United States from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean through a land or sea port of entry, in addition to serving as a permit to drive."

Using your EDL to board a plane
You can use your EDL to board domestic flights. It isn't accepted for international flights.

There is a link at the Washington url that takes you to Canada info.

More Info (including bidirectional travel).
https://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/us- ... -licenses/

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

I'm surprised that there is that much international travel on here.

Thought just about everyone was a homebody, like I am, lol.

[Coach]

Last time I traveled internationally was in 2012 to the London Olympics.

[Hatchdog]

Even tho I live 80 miles from the Canadian border it’s been many years since I have visited Canada. I do have my enhanced license so it’s good to know I’ll be “allowed” back into the US should I visit north of the border.

[Mags]

I think Redthies goes back and forth frequently.

[clovishound]

The last time I went out of the country, it was on a C-141.