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Digital ID for travel

Digital ID and biometric options for travel, alternatives to physical passports and REAL ID

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Feb 7, 2026

How does refusing digital ID affect travel insurance coverage?

does not automatically void travel insurance, but it can create friction during purchase, identity verification, claims, and at checkpoints — and the details depend on specific policy language and the...

Jan 31, 2026

What technical standards (e.g., machine‑readable zones, security features) do Enhanced Tribal Cards use compared with state REAL ID licenses?

Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs) and state licenses often look and function similarly at checkpoints—both can include machine‑readable zones, barcodes, and RFID chips and both are listed among acceptable ...

Jan 17, 2026

What documentation options exist for persons born in the U.S. who lack a certified birth certificate when applying for REAL ID?

A U.S.-born person without a certified birth certificate can still pursue a REAL ID by using alternative primary identity documents (most commonly an unexpired U.S. passport or passport card) or by ob...

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