Travelers are responsible for verifying the most current requirements through official U.S. government sources.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Last review: April 10, 2026
Domestic Air Travel (within the US)
Travelers are required to have a REAL ID or another approved form of identification (like a passport) to board domestic flights. Driver's license or ID will have a star (and/or flag) or say "Enhanced". The age requirement for having a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID when traveling on domestic flights within the United States is 18 years old or older. Children under 18 are not required to present identification when traveling with a companion within the United States. *Starting February 1, 2026, air travelers (18+) without a REAL ID or passport must pay a $45 TSA Confirm ID fee for additional, time-consuming screening.
https://www.dhs.gov/real-id
Antigua
To streamline your arrival, Antigua & Barbuda offers a digital platform, ArriveAntigua.com, allowing travelers to pre-submit personal and customs details. This service expedites the entry process, reducing time spent in queues. This is available by personal mobile device or tablet.
Aruba
Completion of the Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card is required. The Aruba ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation) is a mandatory step for every passenger entering Aruba, including babies and kids, and needs to be filled out and approved prior to arrival.
There is a $20 Sustainability Fee that visitors arriving by air to Aruba must pay when completing the online Embarkation & Disembarkation (ED) Card. The fee is payable through the ED card platform at edcardaruba.aw and will support projects to improve sustainability efforts on the island, such as a new wastewater and sewage system.
edcardaruba.aw/
Curacao
All international visitors are required to complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI card) within 7 days prior to departure. The Digital Immigration card is a mandatory card for all foreign travelers to clear immigration in Curaçao.
dicardcuracao.com/dicard
Dominican Republic
All foreign and Dominican passengers entering or leaving Dominican Republic on commercial flights must complete the free electronic entry and exit form, which combines the Traveler’s Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms. The form is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Russian and can be accessed through the following link: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do
Jamaica
The Jamaica immigration form also known as the Immigration/Customs C5 Card is a required document that all travelers need to complete before entering Jamaica. This form is necessary to get information about you, and your purpose for visiting Jamaica. Find the online Jamaica Immigration/Customs Form here:
enterjamaica.com/
Mexico
In accordance with Article 51-Octies of the Law of Rights of the State of Quintana Roo, all foreign visitors entering the state are required to pay a fee called VISITAX for the use or exploitation of public real estate within Quintana Roo. This requirement does not apply to those who enter through the state's southern border. VISITAX is required irrespective of the mode of exit from the state, and failure to pay constitutes a serious infraction under Article 51-Octies, which may affect your ability to travel freely in the state.
NOTICE: VISITAX agents are now present in all terminals at Cancun airport, arrivals and departures, and in the secure areas airside. They are clearly recognizable and you must STOP if approached.
OFFICAL SITE: https://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/mexico.html
IMPORTANT BAN:
All vaping devices, e-cigarettes, and related products are fully banned.
Confiscation & Fines:
Customs officials at airports and cruise ports are seizing vapes. Travelers face heavy fines ($200–$12,000+ USD) and potential detention.
No Exemptions:
There are no medical or prescription exemptions, and your items will not be returned if confiscated.
St. Lucia
ELECTRONIC IMMIGRATION FORM:
All travelers arriving by air should complete the form online prior to arrival. Complete 1 form per family to receive a QR code by email to be presented to the authorities on arrival. Complete and submit your form up to 3 days before travel to Saint Lucia.
travelslu.govt.lc/
St Martin/St Maarten
Travelers to the dual-nation island of Saint Martin entering from Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) are now required to complete a new Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Entry Form.
This requirement applies to all arrivals, including traditional land travelers, cruise passengers, residents and business travelers.
Fill out your entry form online or at one of the 18 kiosks on arrival.
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POSTPONED UNTIL 3rd QTR 2026, EFFECTIVE DATE TBD
ETIAS Travel Authorization Forms will be required with a small fee. Starting in the 3rd quarter of 2026, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have a travel authorization to enter 30 European countries for a short stay. A VISA is not required for most destinations for stays under 90 days. Details on projected plans to come once finalized.
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias_en
ETA United Kingdom:
Effective January 2025, visitors to London will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the UK, unless they are British or Irish citizens, have a visa, or have permission to live, work, or study in the UK. It costs £10 (12 euros, 13 dollars USD) and permits multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder's passport expires -– whichever is sooner. Citizens of the following countries will be able to apply online for their ETA on the government portal GOV.UK
New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) – Effective October 12, 2025
Since October 2025, the European Union has implemented the Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border control system for non-EU travelers entering the Schengen Area. This system replaces traditional passport stamping with biometric data collection to enhance security and streamline entry procedures.
Key Details:
Biometric Data Collection: Upon first entry, travelers will provide fingerprints and a facial photograph. This data will be stored digitally for up to three years and used for future border crossings within the Schengen Area.
Gradual Rollout: The EES will be phased in over six months, with full implementation expected by April 10, 2026. During this period, some border crossings may still use traditional passport stamps.
No Pre-Registration Required: Travelers do not need to register in advance. However, be prepared for slightly longer processing times as the system is adopted.
Exemptions: Children under 12 years old are exempt from fingerprint scans. EU citizens and residents with long-term visas are not affected by this system.
Visit the official EU EES page: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/ees
For Travel to Europe, please follow links below for entry requirements:
France:
https://fr.usembassy.gov/services/travel-to-france/
Greece:
https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Ireland:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ireland.html
Italy:
https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Spain:
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/spain.html
Domestic Air Travel (within the US)
Travelers are required to have a REAL ID or another approved form of identification (like a passport) to board domestic flights. Driver's license or ID will have a star (and/or flag) or say "Enhanced". The age requirement for having a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID when traveling on domestic flights within the United States is 18 years old or older. Children under 18 are not required to present identification when traveling with a companion within the United States. *Starting February 1, 2026, air travelers (18+) without a REAL ID or passport must pay a $45 TSA Confirm ID fee for additional, time-consuming screening.
https://www.dhs.gov/real-id
Antigua
To streamline your arrival, Antigua & Barbuda offers a digital platform, ArriveAntigua.com, allowing travelers to pre-submit personal and customs details. This service expedites the entry process, reducing time spent in queues. This is available by personal mobile device or tablet.
Aruba
Completion of the Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card is required. The Aruba ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation) is a mandatory step for every passenger entering Aruba, including babies and kids, and needs to be filled out and approved prior to arrival.
There is a $20 Sustainability Fee that visitors arriving by air to Aruba must pay when completing the online Embarkation & Disembarkation (ED) Card. The fee is payable through the ED card platform at edcardaruba.aw and will support projects to improve sustainability efforts on the island, such as a new wastewater and sewage system.
edcardaruba.aw/
Curacao
All international visitors are required to complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI card) within 7 days prior to departure. The Digital Immigration card is a mandatory card for all foreign travelers to clear immigration in Curaçao.
dicardcuracao.com/dicard
Dominican Republic
All foreign and Dominican passengers entering or leaving Dominican Republic on commercial flights must complete the free electronic entry and exit form, which combines the Traveler’s Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms. The form is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Russian and can be accessed through the following link: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do
Jamaica
The Jamaica immigration form also known as the Immigration/Customs C5 Card is a required document that all travelers need to complete before entering Jamaica. This form is necessary to get information about you, and your purpose for visiting Jamaica. Find the online Jamaica Immigration/Customs Form here:
enterjamaica.com/
Mexico
In accordance with Article 51-Octies of the Law of Rights of the State of Quintana Roo, all foreign visitors entering the state are required to pay a fee called VISITAX for the use or exploitation of public real estate within Quintana Roo. This requirement does not apply to those who enter through the state's southern border. VISITAX is required irrespective of the mode of exit from the state, and failure to pay constitutes a serious infraction under Article 51-Octies, which may affect your ability to travel freely in the state.
NOTICE: VISITAX agents are now present in all terminals at Cancun airport, arrivals and departures, and in the secure areas airside. They are clearly recognizable and you must STOP if approached.
OFFICAL SITE: https://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/mexico.html
IMPORTANT BAN:
All vaping devices, e-cigarettes, and related products are fully banned.
Confiscation & Fines:
Customs officials at airports and cruise ports are seizing vapes. Travelers face heavy fines ($200–$12,000+ USD) and potential detention.
No Exemptions:
There are no medical or prescription exemptions, and your items will not be returned if confiscated.
St. Lucia
ELECTRONIC IMMIGRATION FORM:
All travelers arriving by air should complete the form online prior to arrival. Complete 1 form per family to receive a QR code by email to be presented to the authorities on arrival. Complete and submit your form up to 3 days before travel to Saint Lucia.
travelslu.govt.lc/
St Martin/St Maarten
Travelers to the dual-nation island of Saint Martin entering from Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) are now required to complete a new Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Entry Form.
This requirement applies to all arrivals, including traditional land travelers, cruise passengers, residents and business travelers.
Fill out your entry form online or at one of the 18 kiosks on arrival.
*************************************************************************************************************************************************
POSTPONED UNTIL 3rd QTR 2026, EFFECTIVE DATE TBD
ETIAS Travel Authorization Forms will be required with a small fee. Starting in the 3rd quarter of 2026, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have a travel authorization to enter 30 European countries for a short stay. A VISA is not required for most destinations for stays under 90 days. Details on projected plans to come once finalized.
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias_en
ETA United Kingdom:
Effective January 2025, visitors to London will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the UK, unless they are British or Irish citizens, have a visa, or have permission to live, work, or study in the UK. It costs £10 (12 euros, 13 dollars USD) and permits multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder's passport expires -– whichever is sooner. Citizens of the following countries will be able to apply online for their ETA on the government portal GOV.UK
New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) – Effective October 12, 2025
Since October 2025, the European Union has implemented the Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border control system for non-EU travelers entering the Schengen Area. This system replaces traditional passport stamping with biometric data collection to enhance security and streamline entry procedures.
Key Details:
Biometric Data Collection: Upon first entry, travelers will provide fingerprints and a facial photograph. This data will be stored digitally for up to three years and used for future border crossings within the Schengen Area.
Gradual Rollout: The EES will be phased in over six months, with full implementation expected by April 10, 2026. During this period, some border crossings may still use traditional passport stamps.
No Pre-Registration Required: Travelers do not need to register in advance. However, be prepared for slightly longer processing times as the system is adopted.
Exemptions: Children under 12 years old are exempt from fingerprint scans. EU citizens and residents with long-term visas are not affected by this system.
Visit the official EU EES page: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/ees
For Travel to Europe, please follow links below for entry requirements:
France:
https://fr.usembassy.gov/services/travel-to-france/
Greece:
https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Ireland:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ireland.html
Italy:
https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Spain:
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/spain.html
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