01/08/2025
✈️New Domestic and International Travel Requirements Coming in 2025✈️
Also - check your passport expiration date if you have international travel plans coming up!
Domestic Travel within the United States:
• REAL ID Enforcement: Beginning May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or an alternative acceptable form of identification, such as a passport, to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities. This initiative aims to enhance security by ensuring that all state-issued IDs meet federal standards. 
International Travel:
• United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): Starting January 8, 2025, travelers to the UK, including those from the U.S., will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Applications can be submitted online or via a mobile app for a fee of £10 (approximately $12.40). Once approved, the ETA is valid for multiple entries over a two-year period. This system is designed to enhance border security and streamline the entry process. 
• European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS): Expected to take effect in May 2025, ETIAS will require U.S. citizens and travelers from other visa-exempt countries to obtain travel authorization before visiting any Schengen Area country. The authorization will allow for multiple short stays (up to 90 days within a 180-day period) and will be valid for three years or until the traveler’s passport expires, whichever comes first. The application process involves a fee of €7 (approximately $7.50). 
Staying informed about these changes and preparing accordingly will help ensure a smoother travel experience in 2025 ✈️ Contact your preferred UTT travel agent to book your next travel adventure!!