Get your documents handled before you start planning.

Passports

• Most countries require six months of validity beyond your return date. Check yours before booking international travel.
• Routine processing currently runs 6–8 weeks.
• Expedited processing currently runs 2–3 weeks (extra fee).
• For travel inside two weeks, life-or-death emergencies and limited "urgent travel" appointments are available at passport agencies.
• Apply or renew at travel.state.gov/passports.

REAL ID for domestic flights

A REAL ID-compliant driver's license (or a passport) is required to fly domestically. Look for the star in the upper corner of your license.

• North Dakota: NDDOT REAL ID
• Minnesota: MN DPS REAL ID
• General info: TSA REAL ID

Trusted Traveler programs

• TSA PreCheck — faster domestic security lanes. Apply.
• Global Entry — fast-track US re-entry from abroad, includes TSA PreCheck. Apply.

Visas & entry requirements

Some destinations require a visa or electronic travel authorization (UK ETA, EU ETIAS launching, Australia ETA, etc.). We'll flag what's required when we plan your trip, but you can always check at travel.state.gov.

Health & CDC info

Check the CDC destination pages for vaccine recommendations and health advisories: CDC Travelers' Health.