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10 big changes coming to travel for 2025
20.12.2024 - 15:07 / thepointsguy.com
As 2025 approaches, more than a few changes will impact international and domestic travel, particularly those related to entry requirements and tourist taxes.
To keep you up to speed and ensure that your travels in 2025 go smoothly, we've rounded up some of the biggest changes below.
Here's what you can expect as we roll into the new year.
Under new laws going into effect May 7, 2025, domestic travelers passing through airports in the U.S. will be required to carry a Real ID. The law was initially intended to come into effect in 2008 but has seen several deadline extensions over the years.
Once it formally launches, you must ensure that you carry a compliant Real ID, though local governments will have a lot of wiggle room before they fully enforce the requirements. You can tell if your current driver's license or ID is Real ID-compliant by looking for a star in the upper left or right corner.
There may be some variances in the symbol, and you can view some examples below.
You can use this tool to figure out if you are compliant; you can find out more information regarding your eligibility and how to acquire a new ID if required in this guide.
More and more airports will roll out biometric screening or touchless ID in 2025. The technology aims to make breezing through airports and security more efficient and faster, which is only a good thing. The technology is not new: The Transportation Security Administration has been using it in different ways since 2019, and it has already been implemented at various airports across the country. However, its use is expected to grow.
The technology uses facial recognition software to confirm your identity, check you in and print out your bag tags. This way, you can pass through security without showing a boarding pass or pulling out identification.
Both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines already use biometric screening at select airports — allowing TSA PreCheck members to use facial recognition to pass through TSA PreCheck security, along with biometric bag drop technology to speed up checking luggage. American Airlines will also join the party, rolling out biometric screening in the coming months.
The technology is expected to greatly streamline screening processes ahead of the U.S. hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As such, we fully expect to see its use grow throughout 2025 in preparation.
From Jan. 8, 2025, the U.K. will roll out its new Electronic Travel Authorization system for visitors from visa-exempt countries, including the U.S., Canada and Australia.
Travelers must apply online, provide personal and passport details and pay a fee of 10 pounds ($13). The ETA is valid for two years or until your passport expires — whichever comes first — and it will allow
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