Using an Irish passport card

An Irish Passport Card is intended for travel and identification purposes and functions similarly to an EEA national identity card. Both Irish passports and Irish passport cards allow Irish citizens to travel, live, and work without restriction in any country within the EEA, Switzerland and the Common Travel Area.

1. Can you use Irish passport card to fly?
2. Can I use my passport card instead of my passport book?
3. Is a passport card a valid ID?
4. Is it worth getting a passport card?
5. Can I get a passport card online?
6. Can you use your old passport while waiting for a new one?
7. Can I fly domestically without a passport?
8. Can I travel domestically with a foreign passport 2019?
9. Is a passport card the same as a passport?
10. Should I carry my passport card in my wallet?
11. Why is the US Passport Card not valid for air travel?
12. Can you use a passport card to buy alcohol?

Can you use Irish passport card to fly?

You can use the passport card when traveling in the European Union, the European Economic Area (which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and Switzerland. You do not need a passport to enter the United Kingdom, but airlines and sea carriers may want you to prove your identity when checking in.

Can I use my passport card instead of my passport book?

The passport card can be used for entering the United States at land border crossings and sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The passport card only costs $30 for adults if you already have a passport book, and only $65 for first time adult applicants.

Is a passport card a valid ID?

The United States passport card is an official national identity and limited travel document issued by the United States federal government in the size of a credit card. It may be used as an identity card for purposes other than international travel, such as domestic air travel.

Is it worth getting a passport card?

Passport cards are wallet sized while the passport book is larger and thicker. If you're thinking of going on a cruise, the passport card might be nice when you need a from of identification to get on and off the ship. But, the passport card can only be used for international travel by land and sea.

Can I get a passport card online?

You can print it and fill it out by hand, or use the Passport Application Wizard to complete the form online and print it out. While applications can be filled out online, they cannot be submitted online. You can also get a DS-82 form at a local passport acceptance facility or regional agency.

Can you use your old passport while waiting for a new one?

Use your old passport and you will be able to travel anywhere as long as there is 6 months validity remaining. Might be different for each country. In the US they take your old passport while processing the new one.

Can I fly domestically without a passport?

Do you need a passport for domestic flights? No, but you do need a valid ID and your drivers license may no longer be acceptable. The Real ID Act is in full effect and most states now issue compliant IDs. ... You may need to update your ID or get a passport in order to fly within the USA.

Can I travel domestically with a foreign passport 2019?

Can I fly with a foreign passport or Employment Authorization Document Card? Yes, as noted above, the list of approved identification to fly domestically includes foreign government-issued passports and/or a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766).

Is a passport card the same as a passport?

Many people are interested to know the difference between passport book and passport card. The main difference is that passport books are valid for international traveling while passport cards are valid for traveling to several countries and only by sea or land.

Should I carry my passport card in my wallet?

Don't Store Your Passport or Passport Card in Your Wallet

A passport or passport card, like any government-issued photo ID, can be a weapon used against your finances if it falls into the wrong hands, ID-theft experts warn.

Why is the US Passport Card not valid for air travel?

Basically, because the Department of State says so. The passport card is a result of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which stemmed from measures taken post 9/11 to strengthen documentation and security for ports of travel in and out of the United States.

Can you use a passport card to buy alcohol?

Passport cards can be used for any identification purpose inside the United States, such as job applications, buying alcohol, or checking in to a doctor's office or hospital. Most importantly, your passport card is an official form of REAL ID.