Do you carry your passport for domestic travel?
Jul 25, 2007, 1:20 pm
#46
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Not in the US of A
I never carry my passport with me for domestic travels. Main concern is losing my passport while I'm traveling domestically, then it's be a royal pain.
This has created complications for me pre 9/11 when I twice travelled to Canada and forgot my passport. The Canadian immigration officials were very indignant, 'Canada is NOT part of the US of A'.
I also had to talk my way back into the US without my passport.
This is a good idea. I currently carry a photo copy of my passport in my laptop briefcase.
This has created complications for me pre 9/11 when I twice travelled to Canada and forgot my passport. The Canadian immigration officials were very indignant, 'Canada is NOT part of the US of A'.
I also had to talk my way back into the US without my passport.This is a good idea. I currently carry a photo copy of my passport in my laptop briefcase.
Jul 25, 2007, 2:19 pm
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If you loose your passport, a photocopy will certainly assist in a more expeditious resolution. Telling the embassy that you lost or had your passport stolen sounds like a story. If you can produce a copy, then they can move very quickly.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/...cies_1197.html
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/...cies_1197.html
Jul 25, 2007, 2:44 pm
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If you loose your passport, a photocopy will certainly assist in a more expeditious resolution. Telling the embassy that you lost or had your passport stolen sounds like a story. If you can produce a copy, then they can move very quickly.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/...cies_1197.html
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/...cies_1197.html
Jul 25, 2007, 2:56 pm
#51
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Of course
Two reasons.
1) On more than one occassion, the hidden connection possibility at YYZ has gotten me home flying from LGA to ORD.
2) One never knows when one might need to leave the country in a hurry.
The passport is on me at all times.
1) On more than one occassion, the hidden connection possibility at YYZ has gotten me home flying from LGA to ORD.
2) One never knows when one might need to leave the country in a hurry.
The passport is on me at all times.
Jul 25, 2007, 3:05 pm
#52
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I do actually carry mine all the time because our plans are always subject to change. However I use my Arizona DL as my ID... mostly just to see them freak out at the 2030 expiration date. I've actually had a few question the validity of my DL. One TSA was particularly annoyed that it wasn't what she expected. Obstinant of me to use it instead of my passport I'm sure but it can be mildly amusing to see the reaction.
I have never in over 300K of flying with my
AZ drivers liscence had anyone notice the expiration date .
Jul 25, 2007, 3:28 pm
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Sometimes - if I think there's a chance of last minute international travel being required, or even not really last minute but when travelling domestically a chance of going international before heading home.
Jul 25, 2007, 3:37 pm
#55
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I carry mine all the times for similar reasons as the other posters:
1. It’s larger and easier to keep track of than my DL.
2. I can stick my boarding pass in it.
3. If I misplace it I can still rent a car with my DL in my wallet. I've had that panicked moment at the rental car counter trying to figure out where I had stuck my DL after going through security.
I’ve only had one issue, I was traveling in cargo shorts and wasn’t used to checking all the extra pockets when I did laundry. The passport came out somewhat frayed but readable. On my next international trip the guy at immigration recommended I get it replaced, so I did,
1. It’s larger and easier to keep track of than my DL.
2. I can stick my boarding pass in it.
3. If I misplace it I can still rent a car with my DL in my wallet. I've had that panicked moment at the rental car counter trying to figure out where I had stuck my DL after going through security.
I’ve only had one issue, I was traveling in cargo shorts and wasn’t used to checking all the extra pockets when I did laundry. The passport came out somewhat frayed but readable. On my next international trip the guy at immigration recommended I get it replaced, so I did,
Jul 25, 2007, 3:39 pm
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People have missed a loved one's funeral because travelling domestically far from home without their passport meant not being able to get to the funeral on time. Reason enough to keep the passport near as much as possible.
Oct 7, 2015, 9:16 am
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This is an old thread, but I doubt the issues have changed much.
I never have carried my passport domestically; I worry it might get stolen or lost.
But I frequently travel to the east coast. My mother lives in the UK. She's in very good health, but she is in her 80s.. Recently, I've started to worry that someday I'll get the call that she's had a medical emergency while I'm away, and I'd find myself needing to backtrack to Texas just to pick up my passport before flying to see her.
I think I will start carrying it.
Some posts on this thread have discussed the fear of loss or theft, but I'm wondering if that's actually happened to anyone here - have you ever lost your passport while on a domestic trip where you didn't need it anyway?
I never have carried my passport domestically; I worry it might get stolen or lost.
But I frequently travel to the east coast. My mother lives in the UK. She's in very good health, but she is in her 80s.. Recently, I've started to worry that someday I'll get the call that she's had a medical emergency while I'm away, and I'd find myself needing to backtrack to Texas just to pick up my passport before flying to see her.
I think I will start carrying it.
Some posts on this thread have discussed the fear of loss or theft, but I'm wondering if that's actually happened to anyone here - have you ever lost your passport while on a domestic trip where you didn't need it anyway?
Oct 7, 2015, 9:46 am
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This is an old thread, but I doubt the issues have changed much.
I never have carried my passport domestically; I worry it might get stolen or lost.
But I frequently travel to the east coast. My mother lives in the UK. She's in very good health, but she is in her 80s.. Recently, I've started to worry that someday I'll get the call that she's had a medical emergency while I'm away, and I'd find myself needing to backtrack to Texas just to pick up my passport before flying to see her.
I think I will start carrying it.
Some posts on this thread have discussed the fear of loss or theft, but I'm wondering if that's actually happened to anyone here - have you ever lost your passport while on a domestic trip where you didn't need it anyway?
I never have carried my passport domestically; I worry it might get stolen or lost.
But I frequently travel to the east coast. My mother lives in the UK. She's in very good health, but she is in her 80s.. Recently, I've started to worry that someday I'll get the call that she's had a medical emergency while I'm away, and I'd find myself needing to backtrack to Texas just to pick up my passport before flying to see her.
I think I will start carrying it.
Some posts on this thread have discussed the fear of loss or theft, but I'm wondering if that's actually happened to anyone here - have you ever lost your passport while on a domestic trip where you didn't need it anyway?
Starting in 2016, New York State residents (and some other states as well) will have to use a passport to board a plane because the driver's license will not meet REAL ID requirements. New York does offer an enhanced license, but not everyone has one.
I was going to obtain one of these licenses but decided against it when I was told that my ID had to show my street address instead of my PO Box.
Oct 7, 2015, 9:47 am
#59
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I carry my passport when I fly domestically. I started doing it after I almost had an episode with the TSA at BOS/Logan Airport a year ago.
After showing the TSA agent my driver's license, the agent pulled out a piece of paper showing some guy on their wanted list, and started questioning me if I was that guy. I saw the photo and it looked nothing like me! I had to convince them it wasn't me and they finally let me through. I knew that if I had my passport with me, they couldn't really question my photo or my identity on it, so I started carrying it from now on.
Thanks TSA!
After showing the TSA agent my driver's license, the agent pulled out a piece of paper showing some guy on their wanted list, and started questioning me if I was that guy. I saw the photo and it looked nothing like me! I had to convince them it wasn't me and they finally let me through. I knew that if I had my passport with me, they couldn't really question my photo or my identity on it, so I started carrying it from now on.
Thanks TSA!
Oct 7, 2015, 10:06 am
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Bingo except the last part. I use my Global Entry for ID at TSA checkpoints and the Passport card when I need to prove citizenship.