Do I need a passport if I have TSA PreCheck?

All travelers, including TSA PreCheck® enrollees, must have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification (e.g., passport) in order to fly once TSA is enforcing the REAL ID requirement at airports. To obtain a REAL ID, contact your state's driver's licensing agency.

Do you need your passport to go through TSA PreCheck?

Travelers interested in TSA PreCheck must apply online for pre-approval. Once your interview is booked, you are required to bring an unexpired U.S. government-issued photo identification, plus proof of citizenship. Accepted documents include your passport or a driver's license and birth certificate.

Can you travel with someone with TSA PreCheck?

If you're traveling with your family, kids 12 and under can use the TSA PreCheck lane with you, but kids 13 and up and any other adults, including a spouse or partner, must have their own TSA PreCheck membership to accompany you.

Who can travel with TSA PreCheck?

What do you need when going through TSA PreCheck?

Unexpired photo ID card issued by the federal government or by a State or outlying possession of the U.S. This must include a federal agency, State or State agency seal or logo (such as a State university ID). Permits are not considered valid identity documents (such as gun permits).

Should You Get TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR?

How does precheck work at the airport?

Think of a TSA Precheck as an advance security pass. A TSA PRCHK “stamp” in your boarding pass marks you as a low-risk traveler. It means you can march through security checks without removing your shoes, liquids or electronics from your carry-on luggage.

Does TSA PreCheck work for international flights?

Yes. TSA PreCheck® is available when you depart from a U.S. airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after you return to the United States. If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck®.

What denied from TSA PreCheck?

Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation, including identity fraud and money laundering, where the money laundering is related to a crime listed in Parts A or B (except welfare fraud and passing bad checks). Bribery. Smuggling. Immigration violations.

Which airlines do not participate in TSA PreCheck?

All national airlines participate in the PreCheck and Global Entry program, and the only airlines that haven't joined are a few major international airlines and some smaller regional ones. Frontier and Spirit joined in June of last year. Below is a list of the 37 airlines that accept it: Aeromexico.

Can my wife travel with my TSA PreCheck?

Kids 12 and under go right through the PreCheck line with you, as long as you're already part of a trusted traveler program. Your spouse, on the other hand, needs to qualify for TSA PreCheck separately.

Can I take my family with me through TSA PreCheck?

Family members ages 12 and under traveling with an eligible parent or guardian with a TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass can join them in the TSA PreCheck® lanes without applying.

How do I put TSA PreCheck on my boarding pass?

You can also manually add it to a reservation during the booking process. After entering your personal information, click on the "Known Traveler Number and Redress Number" drop-down menu. Enter your PreCheck number in the "Known Traveler Number/PASS ID" field.

Is TSA PreCheck linked to your ID?

Will I receive an ID card or other credential to use TSA PreCheck® lanes? No, there is no TSA PreCheck card. Travelers should enter their Known Traveler Number in their airline reservation to receive a TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass.

Do you need an ID with TSA PreCheck?

All travelers, including TSA PreCheck® enrollees, must have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification (e.g., passport) in order to fly once TSA is enforcing the REAL ID requirement at airports. To obtain a REAL ID, contact your state's driver's licensing agency.

What happens after TSA PreCheck interview?

Once approved for TSA Precheck, you will receive a nine-digit Known Traveler Number (KTN), which you must enter into the 'known traveler number' field when booking travel reservations on any of the participating airlines.

Which is better TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

In most cases, Global Entry is a better choice, especially if you travel internationally. Not only does it include TSA PreCheck but it will also expedite your re-entry back into the U.S. when you arrive from abroad. If you're paying out of pocket, Global Entry is only $22 more.

Does Europe have TSA PreCheck?

Global Entry and TSA Precheck are currently only for US citizens, and only operate at US airports.

How do I prove I have TSA PreCheck?

Participating airlines display a TSA PreCheck® indicator directly on your boarding pass if you are eligible for TSA PreCheck based on your provided Known Traveler Number (KTN). Please ensure you add your KTN to your airline reservation while booking the reservation.

What happens when TSA scans your passport?

The officer will insert each photo ID into the CAT unit where the ID is scanned and analyzed. CAT is linked electronically to the Secure Flight database, which confirms travelers' flight details, ensuring they are ticketed for travel that day.

Do you have to remove electronics for TSA PreCheck?

Please remove the laptops from your bag and place it in a separate bin for X-ray screening. TSA PreCheck® travelers do not need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets.

Why does TSA PreCheck need fingerprints?

Fingerprint-based background checks run fingerprint searches against both FBI and state criminal databases to create a complete criminal profile of the applicant.

Can my daughter go through PreCheck with me?

Family members ages 12 and under traveling with an eligible parent or guardian with a TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass can join them in the TSA PreCheck® lanes without applying.

Do seniors get TSA PreCheck?

Do seniors automatically get PreCheck? No. Anyone who wants to receive PreCheck needs to apply. However, TSA does provide people who are 75 years old or older access to an expedited screening process in the regular screening lines: You can keep your light jacket and shoes on.

How much does TSA PreCheck cost 2022?

Online TSA PreCheck® renewals require a nonrefundable renewal fee of $70. In person TSA PreCheck® renewals completed at an enrollment center require a nonrefundable renewal fee of $78.

How long does TSA PreCheck take?

TSA's goal is to provide you with the status of your application within 60 days of receiving the information you provided at enrollment.