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REAL ID vs EDL/EID

Comparison of REAL ID and EDL/EID for domestic and international travel purposes

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Jan 16, 2026
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How do enhanced driver’s licenses (EDL/EID) differ from REAL ID cards in proving U.S. citizenship and cross‑border travel?

Enhanced Driver’s Licenses (EDL/EID) are state-issued IDs that explicitly prove U.S. citizenship and are approved by DHS for land and sea crossings to neighboring countries, while REAL ID cards are st...