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Travel ID gives you universal access to the digital channels of Lufthansa Group airlines and Miles & More. The customer profile gives you the ability to use services within the Lufthansa Group as conveniently as possible and to enjoy a travel experience tailored to your personal wishes and expectations, from your first visit to the website or app until long after your journey has ended.

Good reasons to get Travel ID

When you switch to Travel ID, you will benefit from many advantages and useful services. These include, for example, the option of receiving personalised flight offers and additional services on the booking platforms of Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS. You earn miles with Travel ID in the same way as before with your service card number, simply by entering it when booking a flight. Switch to Travel ID in just a few clicks.

Here are the benefits in detail: 

Simple login with your email address and chosen password

Universal access to the channels of Lufthansa Group airlines

Personal details and updates about your booking at a glance

Read the Travel ID privacy policy and terms of use now.

How to switch to Travel ID if you already have a Miles & More profile

You can now log in to Miles & More even more conveniently with an email address and password of your choice – using your Travel ID. This is also your universal login for Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS, and therefore for all bookings with these airlines. Login via service card number and PIN is still possible.

How to switch:

Log in to your Miles & More account as usual.

You will automatically be prompted to switch to Travel ID.

Set your desired email address and password.

All done. Now you can conveniently use all Travel ID options available on Lufthansa Group channels and at Miles & More.

If you can currently log in with your email address and password, you already have Travel ID. In this case, you don’t need to change your profile.

How to get your Travel ID if you don’t yet have a Miles & More profile

You only need to register for Travel ID if you don’t already have a profile with either an airline or Miles & More. To register , enter an email address and set a password. The password must have at least eight characters, including one upper-case letter, one lower-case letter, one digit and one special character. You will then receive an activation link by email, which is valid for 24 hours. Check your spam folder if you have not received a link. If your email address is not accepted, you probably already have a Travel ID profile. Only one profile can be created per email address. 

How to link your Travel ID to your Miles & More account

If you have already registered for Travel ID via Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa or SWISS and also have a Miles & More profile, you can easily merge the two profiles. To do so, log in to an airline channel with your Travel ID and link the accounts on the profile page in the frequent flyer programme section.

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How To Use The Swiss Travel Pass

If you have purchased a Swiss Travel Pass , you might be wondering how it works. There is a lot of confusion out there about how the Swiss Travel Pass is delivered, what you need to show to the ticket inspector and a whole lot more.

Luckily, it is actually not as complicated as it might seem, so let’s take a quick look at how the Swiss Travel Pass works as well as the most frequently asked questions and answer them so you can get on with planning or enjoying your trip!

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Using the Swiss Travel Pass

If you have purchased the regular Swiss Travel Pass (not the Flex option) then you will receive your pass via email with a QR code on it. The Flex version is a different kettle of fish, so I will write another post on that.

Keep a copy of the Swiss Travel Pass you receive handy for when you travel

• Print a copy of your Swiss Travel Pass
• Place a copy of the PDF Swiss Travel Pass in your phone wallet
• Or simply use the copy of the Swiss Travel Pass you received in your email

Ticket Inspection on Public Transport

If you are asked to show a ticket just present any version of your Swiss Travel Pass to the ticket inspector. You should also have some identification ready. It is recommended to always have your passport with you.

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Using Your Swiss Travel Pass For Discounts

You get a lot of discounts with the Swiss Travel Pass including entry or discounted entry to a huge range of museums and attractions. You can also use it for free on some gondolas and cogwheel railways (Rigi, Stanserhorn).

In order to take advantage of these offers, all you need to do is show your Swiss Travel Pass when you buy a ticket at these attractions . Even for the mountain railways and gondolas, it pays to check with the ticket office if you need a ticket (even if it is free).

Activating Your Swiss Travel Pass (Pass Validity)

You do not need to activate the standard Swiss Travel Pass .

It is valid from the date you chose when you purchase for the length of that validity period you paid for.

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Book flights, reserve seats and access your digital boarding passes. With the SWISS app, your mobile travel companion for journeys with the Lufthansa Group network airlines, you can do all this and more. Push notifications will inform you of your flight’s status in real time, so you are kept up to date throughout your journey. With the SWISS app you are always well informed, from booking your flight to the arrival of your baggage at your destination so you can rest assured that your journey will run smoothly. Your personal data and personalized services can all be conveniently managed on your smartphone. In short, the SWISS app ensures you are well informed about all aspects of your flight. The main features of the SWISS app: Before your flight • Book your flight, reserve your seat and add your baggage: All this can be done conveniently in the app. You can also book a rental car or reserve or change your seat on the plane if you need to. With the app, you also have the option to add additional baggage. • Online check-in: Use the SWISS app to check in with ease for all flights operated by Lufthansa Group Network Airlines. Your digital flight ticket will be sent directly to your smartphone. Use the app to show your mobile boarding pass at the airport. • Travel ID and SWISS Miles and More: You now have the option of adding several payment methods to your Travel ID account so you can pay seamlessly and easily anytime and anywhere. To log in, use your Travel ID or SWISS Miles & More login credentials. Enter your personal data and personalized services to adapt the SWISS app to your needs. • Real-time information and flight status: In the 24 hours before your flight, your personal travel assistant will inform you of all important updates about your trip. Push notifications will appear on your home screen, so you always know when it’s time to check in or if there have been any gate changes. This way you always have an overview of your flight and the most current information. During the flight • Flight ticket and on-board services: With the SWISS app, you always have your mobile boarding pass and on-board services in your pocket, even during the flight and when you’re offline. This means you receive important flight information when you need it, ensuring that any changes to your flight don’t come as a surprise. After the flight • Track your baggage: Your digital travel companion is also there to lend a helping hand after landing. You can easily track your checked baggage in the SWISS app so you can arrive relaxed at your destination. With the SWISS app, you can enjoy a carefree journey. From booking your flights and rental cars to receiving automatic information and updates on the day of travel, the smartphone app is your handy travel companion. You can also manage your personal data while on the go. Download the SWISS app now and enjoy your flight! Your personal travel assistant is there for you before, during and after your journey. Find out about our flight offers at swiss.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X to stay up to date. If you have any questions or require support, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can contact us at https://www.swiss.com/ch/en/customer-support/faq.

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Travel id – one login, lots of options.

With Travel ID, you have access to the services of Lufthansa and all the airlines of the Lufthansa Group via a single account – and even to Miles & More.

What is Travel ID?

• Your access to all services
• Free messaging
• Frequently Asked Questions

From booking to check-in and beyond – with Travel ID, you can now travel even more easily. It is your login for all our digital services. You can use it to quickly and easily access your data and enjoy relevant information and personalized services at any time. And that’s with any airline in the Lufthansa Group.

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Book and check in instantly: for this, store your personal data, payment details and important travel documents in your profile. Here they are stored securely and retrievable at any time.

Exclusive promotions

With your Travel ID, enjoy special offers and promotions as well as information tailored to you – exactly when you need it.

Activate Miles & More for your Travel ID and earn miles directly – when you fly, travel and shop. Redeem them for great awards, unique experiences or your next trip.

Your access to all our services

Always well informed: stay logged in and receive the right information at the right time and in the right place.

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After logging in on our website, you have access to all your bookings and receive helpful information in the Travel Cockpit about your trip. In your profile, you store personal data, preferences and payment information, and save travel documents. This now makes it even quicker to book and check in. In Travel Insights, you can see a summary of all your trips from the last 10 years.

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Lufthansa chat assistant.

Quick, targeted help for your concerns: once you have logged in with your Travel ID, the chat assistant Elisa has all the necessary information. You will receive personalized answers to your questions, can conveniently re-book or request a refund. All without entering any additional data.

Lufthansa app

Stay well informed from booking to arrival: make the best use of the benefits of your Travel ID in the Lufthansa app. Once you have logged in, all of your information is saved and your personal travel assistant will inform you automatically about your upcoming flight. Have your boarding pass issued and receive access to additional personalized services. Also conveniently book your next flight, including the seat, without entering data again.

Internet on board

Enjoy FlyNet® with your Travel ID. Once you have logged in, you will automatically receive up-to-date information about your trip. Also, you can use the free, unlimited messaging for messenger services such as WhatsApp to stay in touch with your loved ones and surf the internet for reasonable prices on board.

Miles & More

If you wish, you can also earn miles with your Travel ID. To do so, activate Miles & More directly during registration or later in your account.

Additional benefits with Miles & More

• Earn miles and Points (Points, Qualifying Points, und HON Circle Points) with 40 airline partners
• Become a frequent flyer and enjoy privileges
• Earn miles for hotel and rental car bookings with many service providers
• Redeem miles for flight awards or other travel awards

Free messaging above the clouds

Travel ID and Miles & More customers can benefit from free, unlimited messaging in the FlyNet® portal on all short-haul and medium-haul flights with aircrafts of the A320 family equipped with wi-fi. Stay in touch with your loved ones above the clouds and relax during your flight.

Simply visit our FlyNet® portal using your mobile device on your next flight, log in using your personal Travel ID and select “Free Messaging”. You’re now ready to enjoy chatting above the clouds.

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Travelling , flight listing/booking policy and procedures.

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• Dress code on SWISS & Edelweiss air
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Travelling needs good planning.

Entry regulations of various destinations may still be restrictive and require registration, testing etc. Therefore it's important to check the latest entry regulations for your journey. Following links help to plan:

• Your longed-for destinations at a glance
• SWISS Travel regulations 

You might be required to wear a mask covering your nose and mouth,  depending on the regulations of your destination, during transit and of the country of departure, or when instructed to do so by the crew to protect If there is a mask mandate on a certain route, this applies for both the outbound and return flight.  

Find all supportive info on swiss.com or on flyedelweiss.com

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• 'Travell preperation'  (SWISS/LX)
• 'Travel information ' (edelweiss/WK)
• ID travelers have no right to claim any special wishes such as seat reservation, lounge access, special meals, free excess baggage, etc.
• Neither the collection of miles nor any redemption in connection with ID tickets is permitted. Travelling with ID tickets excludes the benefits of a frequent flyer program membership .
• In general ID passengers travelling with any kind of ID duty or privat ticket in economy or business class, even when holding a confirmed reservation, have no access to airport lounges . However, it is possible to purchase a Lounge Voucher on swiss.com for access to the SWISS Business lounges in GVA and ZRH. Cost of this voucher is CHF 49.-- (no ID discount !). Voucher is non-refundable. Purchase on swiss.com only.

For all airlines:

• Listing/booking  is mandatory for NIET (myID) and IET tickets (ID according to agreement in place).
• For passenger figures/loads do not contact our Call Centers or Airport ATO .
• List for one flight only  (precautionary listings for more than one flight or in more than one class are not allowed).

For ZED/MIBA Airlines :

myidtravel carrier (NIET)

• list/book online via own internal direct link
• Confirmation will be sent direct to your email address
• Find the passenger figures/loads on myIDTravel. Do not contact our Call Centers or Airport ATO Please mind that enquiries regarding booking situation will not be replied by SWISS.   

non-myidtravel carrier (IET)

• LX Listing confirmation will be sent directly to your email address 
• Contact [email protected]   to revalidate your open IET ticket with LX listing. 
• Find the passenger figures/loads on myIDTravel. Do not contact our Call Centers or Airport ATO Please mind that enquiries regarding booking situation will not be replied by SWISS.
• Only send message to [email protected]  if you encounter an issue during listing/cancellation process for an LX flight

Listing for SN/LY staff with ID00R2/B2/ID90R2 (acc. to Neighborhood Agreements)

Listings for ID tickets based on Neighborhood Agreement and not issued on LX designator e.g. ID00R2/N2 etc. cannot be done via myidtravel. E-mail your listing request to:  [email protected]

Visas and Passports & API/ESTA

• The necessary travel documents such as passport, visa or vaccination certificates must be acquired and their validity must be checked by the traveler before starting the trip. SWISS accepts no responsibility for missing or invalid documents. Fines imposed to SWISS, resulting from non-compliance with official requirements, will be fully passed on to the traveler.
• Digital document check
• USA -  ESTA and API required  more...
• INDIA - For all travel to India and or transiting India a Visa is always required !! 
• SOUTH AFRICA - additional documentation needed by persons under the age of 18 years for travel to and from South Africa more...
• CANADA - Citizens from visa-free countries will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before flying to or transiting through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens more...

SWISS has some foreign carriers under contract which operate on behalf of SWISS (wet leased). Flights are pure SWISS flights and not Code Shared if the flight ranges LX 001-2999 & LX8000-8999 are operated by one of the  below mentioned airlines:

Austrian (OS) /  Edelweiss Air (WK) / Helvetic Airlines (2L) / Air Baltic (BT)

These wet leased flights are included in ZED & MIBA.

On LX/WK flights it's mandatory to travel with paper printed e-ticket!

• LX 3000-4999 (code-share flights)
• LX 7400-7899 (train & bus)
• LX 9000-9999
• LX 2168/2169 GVA-PMI-GVA 
• LX 2438/2439 GVA-KTT-GVA
• Related to the ZED bag rule - SWISS (LX) & Edelweiss Air (WK) offers free bag allowance to their ID Traveler as follows:.  

          Economy: 1 Piece x23kg/50lb           Business: 2 Piece x32kg/70lb

• The carriage of baggage of ID travelers is also subject to the space availability and any weight restrictions which may apply to the flight. For excess baggage the regular full-fare passengers rules apply and it must be paid in full at the normal rates. Check also  www.swiss.com
• Specific restrictions apply to the transportation of certain objects in an aircraft. Find more details on www.swiss.com  or  flyedelweiss.com

Checked baggage

• According to international standard - it is forbidden to carry items in favour of third parties.
• Check baggage through - see info here under 'Check-in & times'

Cabin baggage

• 1 hand-luggage according to  international standard or according to the LX responsible booking class. Must be able to lift it into the overhead locker yourself. Check also  www.swiss.com
• STAR Prio  LX77
• MIBA Prio  LX78
• ZED Prio   LX87
• Without a listing  LX92

Check-in & times

• Different according to the standard of the responsible airport - check  www.swiss.com
• Web check-in possible for ID firm and standby travel
• Earliest 23h before departure 
• When not mentioned at least 60 minutes before your scheduled flight departure.
• Using self-service kiosks when listing already done.
• Mobile check-in also possible when ticketing done via myidtravel.com
• Find all check-in information on www.swiss.com

Security measures for flights to US

• In addition to the controls of electronic devices already introduced, travelers to the USA might now also face short interviews at check-in, document check or gate. 
• SWISS Economy passengers departing from Geneva  must check in at least 90 minutes prior to departure.  Check-in times for business class travelers remain unchanged.
• Departing from  Zurich , SWISS recommends that its passengers are at the airport at least three (3)  hours before departure .
• We recommend checking in online the evening before departure.
• Passengers travelling to the United States are requested to arrive at the airport in due time before departure.

Through check-in

• Basically possible for firm ZED & MIBA booked passengers.
• In some cases not available to standby (or "space available") passengers. 
• No through check-in for flights via e.g. USA, India,  flights GRU/RIO and connecting flights with PG due to technical, immigration or customs reasons. 
• In case of customs, baggage must always be collected at first airport of entry (domestic & international connections). Mind immigration rules! Note, in India more restrictive rules apply: ID standby and firm booked passengers in transit should have paper ticket/boarding pass and passport ready as they might have to exit and reenter the airport building. 
• Other through check-in restrictions or special rules may apply. Therefore, when planning your trip, please ensure you leave yourself enough time to land and check-in again at any intermediate point.
• Connection flights starting outside Switzerland: baggage through check-in with separate tickets is often not possible due to technical problems. In these cases, passengers should therefore plan for a longer connecting time +/- 2 hours. 
• Standby travel  is not possible for BLIND and DEAF , pax wil be rejected by LX! However, firm booked ID travel is possible. In this case pax must register the medical case by emailing  to [email protected]  at least one week prior to departure. Otherwise SWISS reserves the right to reject pax.
• DEAF passengers, not accompanied by an hearing dog, are able to fly standby.
• It is not possible to pre-book special meals for any rebate passengers
• Wheelchair  for passengers with reduced mobility possible for booking. Email to [email protected]
• Seat requests are not permitted when travelling with ID Tickets.
• Child under 16 years cannot travel on a rebate ticket unless accompanied by an adult travelling on the same type of rebate ticket.
• UMNR (unaccompanied minor) service can be requested for children age 16 to 17 and  if they are travelling with firm ID tickets. This service is not available for standby travel.
• PETC (Pet in Cabin)  - a softsided  petpack must be provided by the passenger. Size must not exceed total sum of 118cm/46in  (55 x 40 x 23 cm)  and maximum weight 08kgs/17lbs. Petpack must fit under the seat in front of pax. Only one petpack is permitted per passenger. PETC is always subject to payment of excess baggage, even if the hand luggage is less than 8kgs. Passengers have to to observe any import & country restrictions and is responsible for all  document requirements before travel. PETC must be booked/registered in advanced. For registration email to  [email protected] . PETC are also subject to load. Find more detailed info and also the form which is needed for the check-in on www.swiss.com
• PETC restricions  may apply for travel to other countries i.e. USA, Canada. Kindly consult  www.swiss.com   Important for trips  with dogs to USA :   As of 01AUG24 and until further notice, transport of dogs as PETC is no longer possible on LX/WK flights due to changes in US CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) requirement. This embargo does not apply for cats.
• AVIH (animals in hold)  - this service is not provided by LX for foreign airlines when travelling as ID passenger.
• BIKE is also subject to load. For any pre-info send an e-mail to [email protected]
• Other SPORTS equipment included in free baggage allowance and subject to no extra charge. Fees have to be paid for baggage exceeding in number, size and/or weight. Find all details on swiss.com   or    flyedelweiss.com

Dress code on SWISS & Edelweiss air

All beneficiaries must be appropriately dressed and groomed for the respective class of travel. They must meet the SWISS image and common standard of travel class.  ID- travelers in worn-out, dirty or torn clothes, in beach attire, flip flops, tank tops, shorts or jogging outfit will not be accepted on board. For travel in  Business and First class, casual business clothing must be worn (ties are not obligatory). For travel in Economy, neat and appropriate leisure clothing is required ;  however we strongly  recommend to dress up for higher Business class in case an upgrade to Business class upon departure is possible.    This dress-code applies on SWISS flights & on Edelweiss flights; including flights to leisure destinations. The stations have the obligation to downgrade or even refuse improperly dressed ID-passengers.

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Ticket payment.

Payment with 3D secure authentication ,also known as  Visa Verified , Master Card Secure Code, Amex Safe Key or  Diners Protect buy. 

Basically 3D Secure is an payer authentication service to prevent fraud in online credit card transactions. It also makes buying ID tickets safer. Since 2019 it's an European wide security standard, which must be applied for all credit cards issued by banks in EEA & CH. 

What does that mean for you? You get an additional  simple step in the payment process to confirm your identity. Or in some cases you may not need authentication due to exemptions. This depends on your issuing bank. 

IMPORTANT : Your card needs to be activated for 3D Secure beforehand. So contact your issuing bank to make sure you have it. 

Standby travel 

• ID tickets can be used out of sequence

LX flights operated by WK 

Important: It's mandatory to travel with paper printed e-ticket!

We strongly recommend to print out your e-ticket confirmation and keep this receipt throughout your journey. Especially recommended for EDW short-term listings as well bookings which were originally on waitlist and confirmed within 25 hours before departure.

BUE/SAO flights

• If the ID standby traveler boards in BUE (EZE) with low chances to continue its trip in SAO (GRU) and gets offloaded in  SAO, then a new ticket for SAO-ZRH is needed. 
• Therefore we recommend to buy a separate ID standby backup ticket for BUE-SAO.
• BUE station allows to board standby passangers as there are more possibilities in SAO to fly to EU with other carriers than out of BUE.
• Mind, in case the ID passenger is offloaded in SAO, no refund will be done retrospectively for its BUE-ZRH ID flight coupon.
• In case ID passenger is offloaded or downgraded in SAO with a BUE-SAO-ZRH ID ticket the regular refund procedures apply - see here under 'Refund Info'

NBO/DAR-ZRH flights 

• Ticket can be now issued with two flight coupons ZRH-DAR-ZRH.
• When travelling with etickets on LX, always hold the copy of eticket ready at check-in.  Note NBO accepted pax can still  be offloaded when flight went full in DAR. Please be prepared with backup tickets. If NBO-ZRH pax offloaded in DAR please contact us via   [email protected] as we will refund these tickets (except the NBO departure tax).

myIDTravel ticket

• Important:   Always keep your boarding slips, otherwise refunds cannot be handled if the tool fails.  
• Refund unused tickets online via myIDtravel within 1 month
• Downgrade Refund (DG) on SWISS & Edelweiss Air must be requested directly via the SWISS online tool within 90 days. Find the link to the LX tool and furhter details on myIDTravel under ID Agreements/SWISS - No downgrade refund is agreed/processed for:   Aegean Airlines (A3), Aeromexico (AM),   Bangkok Airways (PG),  British Airways (BA),   Eurowings (EW), Hawaiian (HA), LOT (LO), South African Airlines (SA),  Saudia (SV). - No downgrade refund from Business to Premium Eco is agreed/processed for:   United Airlines (US) , Air Canada (AC)
• Do not use chargeback to refund your ticket. SWISS reserves the right to dispute an illegitimate chargeback and charge the additional chargeback fees to the cardholder.
• Debiting after payment failure (blocked amount) If the ticket is not issued due to the payment failure, the temporary PNR will be cancelled, and you need to restart the booking process. It is possible that the online order transaction and approval process will block the credit amount. However, since no ticket has been created, the amount will not be debited. The cancellation of the approval /fare amount follows automatically after few days.  Note: Before retrying to order a new ID ticket, make sure that the credit card has 3D security, use other browser or check your browser settings (pop up allowed)

Find detailed info on myIDTravel under 'ID Agreements'

Other ID ticket

• refund unused ticket at the place of issue

If you need support you can contact us by e-mail as follows:  

myIDTravel issues

• Only send  message to [email protected]  if you :   - encounter an techinical issue during booking/cancellation or refund process for an LX flight   - mail your boarding-pass due to downgrading

Find further information regarding booking, payment, refund etc. in the myIDTravel system under " ID Agreements"

ID travel issues    

For all other ID travel issues send an e-mail to   [email protected]   

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Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint

Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.

• Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant . If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.  
• State-Issued Drivers License or State-Issued ID
• U.S. passport
• U.S. passport card
• DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
• U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents
• Permanent resident card
• Border crossing card
• An acceptable photo ID issued by a  federally recognized , Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe
• HSPD-12 PIV card
• Foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
• Transportation worker identification credential
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

In coordination with its DHS counterparts, TSA has identified acceptable alternate identification for use in special circumstances at the checkpoint.

A weapon permit is not an acceptable form of identification. A temporary driver's license is not an acceptable form of identification.

Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant . If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

Learn more about flying with a REAL ID .

TSA currently accepts expired ID up to a year after expiration, for the above listed forms of identification. DHS has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline to May 7, 2025. Learn more about REAL ID on  TSA’s REAL ID  webpage.

TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling within the United States. Contact the airline for questions regarding specific ID requirements for travelers under 18.

Don’t Have Your Acceptable ID?

In the event you arrive at the airport without acceptable identification (whether lost, stolen, or otherwise), you may still be allowed to fly.

The TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process which includes collecting information such as your name and current address to confirm your identity. If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint, where you may be subject to additional screening.

You will not be allowed to enter the security checkpoint if you choose to not provide acceptable identification, you decline to cooperate with the identity verification process, or your identity cannot be confirmed.

TSA recommends individuals without acceptable identification arrive at least three hours in advance of their flight time.

Names With Suffixes

TSA accepts variations on suffixes on boarding passes and ID. Suffixes are not required on boarding passes. If there is a suffix on the boarding pass, and there is not one on the ID or vice versa, that is considered an acceptable variation.

If your identity cannot be verified, you will not be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint.

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Citizens of countries outside the EU and EFTA who are not coming to Switzerland to work may stay in the country for a maximum of 3 months if they have a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the scheduled date of departure from Switzerland and if the passport was issued less than 10 years ago.

Citizens of certain non-European countries also need a visa to enter Switzerland. You can find out if this applies to you on the page about visas for foreign nationals .

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Unlike other countries, Switzerland does not have any special provisions on minors who enter Switzerland unaccompanied by family members or parents.

However, it is advisable for minors in this situation to carry a letter signed by their parents or guardian permitting such travel. The letter should contain the personal details of the parents/guardian, their telephone number and:

the parents’ names and identity document number (and possibly also a photocopy of the document);

the names, identity document number and address of any person accompanying the minor;

name and identity document number of the minor;

itinerary and dates of travel permitted by the parents/guardian.

Some communes and cantons provide a special form for this purpose (see example from the canton of Vaud). However, permission from the parents/guardian may also take the form of a letter.

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The Swiss identity card: What it is and how it works

Having identity documentation is important no matter where you live in the world, and Switzerland is no different. Whether it be for travel, accessing public services, voting, or bar hopping, you may want a Swiss identity card if you plan on living in Switzerland for an extended period of time.  As with many things Swiss, the Swiss identity card features cutting-edge technology, which helps to protect Swiss citizens and makes for a highly secure national ID system.

If you are interested in claiming a Swiss ID card, here is everything you need to know about Switzerland’s national ID card and how you can apply to get one.

What is the Swiss identity card?

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The Swiss identity card is a personal identification document to which all Swiss citizens are entitled. It serves as official proof of identity and Swiss citizenship within Switzerland. It’s also valid as a travel document for Swiss citizens throughout the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Though Switzerland is not a member of the EU, its citizens enjoy freedom of movement throughout the EU.

The Swiss ID card is valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children and adolescents under the age of 18. 

What does the Swiss identity look like?

The Swiss ID card is a plastic card inscribed with the personal details of the holder, including their full name, photograph, and their place and date of birth. It also features a unique personal identification number and a signature. 

The card contains a microchip that stores biometric data, such as a digital image of the holder’s face and fingerprints. It was a pioneer of modern security standards for ID cards when it was first produced in its modern form in 1995.

The card is printed in Switzerland’s four national languages ( German , French , Italian and Romansch ), as well as in English. One of the special features of the card is that it’s made of polycarbonate, an extremely durable material with excellent optical and fraud-resistant security qualities.

What is the Swiss identity card used for?

The Swiss ID card is commonly used for various purposes, including travel, access to public services, opening bank accounts and verifying identity in various transactions. It is an important document for Swiss citizens, as it establishes their legal identity and citizenship within the country.

It is worth noting that the Swiss ID card is distinct from the Swiss passport, which is another travel document issued by the Swiss authorities. While the passport is primarily used for international travel, the ID card is mainly intended for domestic identification purposes and

travel within the Schengen Area, the EU and EFTA. 

It is fortunately not too difficult to get your Swiss identity card . You can apply for your identity card online . Your application will be reviewed and, if everything is in order, you will be invited to record your biometric data. 

You can also order an ID card in person through your cantonal passport office or, if you are living abroad, with the Swiss consulate or embassy.

Express yourself

The Swiss identity card is important for personal identification and useful in emergency situations. It can be used to facilitate a variety of transactions in Switzerland and around Europe. In Switzerland and beyond, it’s a handy document to have in hand!

Leona Quigley

Leona has her roots in the South of Ireland, where she grew up on her family farm. She went on to study World Politics at Leiden University College, The Hague and then completed her MPhil in International History at Trinity College Dublin. Leona has now settled in Berlin, having fallen in love with the city. In her spare time she is working on perfecting her German in anticipation of her doctoral studies, during which she plans to study modern German social history. Her hobbies include bouldering, dancing and reading a healthy mix of history books and corny fantasy fiction. You can find more info about her on LinkedIn .

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