You Can Travel to These Stunning International Destinations Without a Passport

"The U.S. is the fourth largest country by land mass, with over 3.5 million square miles to explore. It's home to 63 national parks and some of the most well-loved cities in the world. We've got Alaska for those looking for extreme wilderness and Hawaii for those looking for an island beach vacation. In fact, America is so big that you could live your whole life without leaving the country-and many do."

"American Samoa To visit American Samoa without a passport, you must show your government-issued ID and a certified birth certificate demonstrating your nationality. You'll also need to either have a ticket for onward passage out of American Samoa or proof of employment there. Puerto Rico Traveling to Puerto Rico is not that different from traveling to Pennsylvania; any U.S. citizens wishing to visit the island nation must just show their government-issued ID. No birth certificate is required."

U.S. citizens can visit several international destinations without a passport by traveling to specific U.S. territories. A Real ID will be required at TSA checkpoints for domestic flights. Entry rules differ: American Samoa requires a government-issued ID, a certified birth certificate proving nationality, and proof of onward passage or employment. Guam often requires booking flights through Honolulu and presentation of government ID and a birth certificate. Puerto Rico accepts standard government-issued ID only. The U.S. Virgin Islands recommend carrying a birth certificate, and the Northern Mariana Islands have routing requirements similar to Guam.

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