Travel
Articles tagged Travel from The VRO Blog.
Enhanced Driver's Licenses: The Five States, and the One Trip They're Actually For
An EDL is a driver's license that also proves citizenship at a land or sea border. Five states issue one, and it will not get you on an international flight.
The 250th Anniversary Passport: How to Get One, and Why You Have to Show Up in Person
The commemorative passport costs no extra and is a fully valid passport, but it is issued only in person. That single constraint is what most applicants are unprepared for.
TSA's $45 ConfirmID Fee: What It Costs to Fly Without a REAL ID, and the Cheaper Fix
TSA now charges $45 to attempt identity verification for travelers without acceptable ID. It buys ten days and an attempt, not a solution. Here is what it actually gets you.
Your Birth Certificate Was Rejected for a Passport: What to Do Next
A letter says your birth certificate was not accepted and your application is on hold. Here is what the letter means, why certificates get rejected, and how to fix it inside the response window.
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport for a Child in 2026: A Parent’s Guide
Applying for a child’s U.S. passport? Learn the DS-11 rules for minors under 16, required documents, both-parent consent, fees, and timing for 2026.
ETIAS Delayed Again: Europe’s Travel Authorization Now Expected in 2027
ETIAS is delayed again, now widely expected in 2027. Here’s what the new timeline means for U.S. travelers and why a valid passport still matters most.
Mobile Driver’s Licenses in 2026: Where They Work and Why Your Physical ID Still Matters
Mobile driver’s licenses let you carry your ID in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Here is where they work in 2026 and why your physical card and vital records still matter.
How to Renew Your U.S. Passport Online in 2026: Who Qualifies and How It Works
The U.S. Department of State’s online passport renewal system is fully live in 2026. Here’s who qualifies, who doesn’t, and how to get ready.
REAL ID vs. Passport vs. Passport Card: Key Differences for U.S. Travelers (2026)
Understandably, confusion persists about REAL IDs, passports, and passport cards. If you’re like many, you have questions about these forms of identification and how they compare. Whether you’re planning a domestic fligh