I have a trip planned for the end of next month. What required documents will be needed at that time. I have a valid passport that does not expire until next year. Although I do not have a real id, is that something that is required? I will be traveling from Washington state to Netherlands, Germany, Czechia, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, France and Belgium. I believe Poland may now be doing border checks is that right? Also I think the EES system is now being used, but I don't think the ETIAS form is needed until the end of this year. I'm just looking for confirmation on all of this. Thank you.
Posted by
Freedonia
18601 posts
All you need is your passport.
If you have a passport you don't need Real ID.
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
25588 posts
FrankII is absolutely correct.
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
25588 posts
For future reference keep this handy: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/. These are the guys that the airlines use to screen their passengers document requirements. See if they fly you someplace and you get rejected at immigration the airline can be responsible to take you home. So they want to have someone who stays up to date on the subject do the screening. Naturally a better source is the country you are going to, but that isn't always easy.
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
16755 posts
I'll just add a side comment. IF in future you are flying domestically you will need either the REAL ID or you'll need to take your passport even though you won't be crossing an international border. You probably know that but just wanted to clarify that. I expect the next time your Driver's License expires you'll upgrade?
Posted by
Chicagoland
1968 posts
We are assuming you are a US citizen.
Also, if you have Global Entry your GE card is a Real ID.
Posted by
Westford, MA, USA
570 posts
Yes, Poland is still doing border checks due to the Russian-Ukraine war and immigration issues they are greatly avoiding in their country. They were doing border checks before the Russian-Ukraine war just to have a perspective.
I’ll be there in September. Enjoy!