TRAVEL REMINDERS
REAL ID DEADLINE EXTENDED
Travelers have until May 7, 2025 to ensure their driver’s license meets REAL ID standards to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intent to extend the REAL ID full enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Under the new regulations published to execute this change, states will now have additional time to ensure their residents have driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the security standards established by the REAL ID Act. As required by the law, following the enforcement deadline, federal agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), will be prohibited from accepting driver’s licenses and identification cards that do not meet these federal standards.
ETIAS REQUIREMENTS DELAYED UNTIL 2026
The European Union’s European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), intended to grant entry approval for visa-exempt nationals visiting the EU for short-term stays, has had its launch postponed to the end of 2026.
Currently, no action is required from travelers. The European Union will announce the precise start date for ETIAS several months prior to its implementation.
