{"id":1294488,"date":"2025-05-03T09:49:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T04:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1294488"},"modified":"2025-05-03T09:50:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T04:20:21","slug":"1-2-crore-green-card-holders-will-need-real-id-to-fly-within-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/1-2-crore-green-card-holders-will-need-real-id-to-fly-within-us\/","title":{"rendered":"1.2 Crore Green Card Holders Will Need &#8220;Real ID&#8221; To Fly Within US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real ID Rule Comes Into Effect From May 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)<\/strong> has confirmed that from <strong>May 7, 2025<\/strong>, passengers boarding <strong>domestic flights<\/strong> in the US will need a <strong>Real ID-compliant driver\u2019s license or state-issued ID<\/strong>. Without one, travellers must carry a valid <strong>passport<\/strong> or an approved <strong>federal ID<\/strong>\u2014even for domestic travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-9.48.55\u202fAM-1024x621.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1294499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-9.48.55\u202fAM-1024x621.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-9.48.55\u202fAM-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-9.48.55\u202fAM-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-9.48.55\u202fAM-1536x932.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-9.48.55\u202fAM-2048x1243.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Real ID?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>Real ID<\/strong> is a state-issued identification that meets federal security standards. It typically <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/immigration\/green-card-holders-need-real-id-to-fly-within-us-from-may-7-or-face-fine-125050100308_1.html\">features a <strong>star<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>flag<\/strong>, or the word &#8220;<strong>Enhanced<\/strong>.&#8221; Real IDs are not only required for flights but also to <strong>enter federal buildings<\/strong> and military bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Green Card Holders Need a Real ID?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Green card holders, unlike tourists or students, are <strong>required<\/strong> to carry a Real ID for domestic flights. A <strong>Permanent Resident Card<\/strong> is acceptable only as an <strong>alternative federal ID<\/strong>, but DHS still recommends obtaining a Real ID for smoother travel and access to federal facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exceptions: Who Can Travel Without a Real ID?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tourists<\/strong> and <strong>international students<\/strong> can continue using their <strong>foreign passports<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acceptable IDs include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>US Passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Entry\/NEXUS Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DoD IDs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign government-issued passports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USCIS Employment Authorization Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply for a Real ID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply, visit your <strong>state\u2019s driver licensing website<\/strong>. Typical requirements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of identity (e.g., <strong>passport<\/strong> or <strong>birth certificate<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security proof (e.g., <strong>SSN card<\/strong> or <strong>W-2<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of residency (e.g., <strong>utility bill<\/strong>, <strong>lease agreement<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters for Green Card Holders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With over <strong>12.8 million green card holders<\/strong>\u2014including <strong>2 million Indians<\/strong>\u2014this update is vital. While they enjoy many legal protections, staying compliant with identification laws helps avoid unnecessary <strong>delays, extra screening, or entry denial<\/strong> at airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundless.com\/immigration-resources\/green-card-number-explained\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real ID Rule Comes Into Effect From May 2025 The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that from May 7, 2025, passengers boarding domestic flights in the US will need a Real ID-compliant driver\u2019s license or state-issued ID. 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