No Passport- No Problem. The places you can go without the little blue book.

For many people, 2023, is the year that they want to start internationally traveling. But if you do not have a passport or the one you have has expired, trying to leave the country is limited. However, there is a workaround. Below are some Tropical Places that allow you the ability to move freely as if you were traveling domestically. Here are the 10 tropical places you can visit without a passport

Virgin Islands -This group of islands is also located in the Caribbean and to enter there you won’t need a passport- of course, you still need a type of valid ID document when you travel.

Islands to Visit:

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

St. John, US Virgin Islands

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

Puerto Rico- You do not need a passport to enter Puerto Rico. This tropical island is located in the Caribbean, about 1,000 miles away from southeast Florida, and you can visit anytime as long as you have a valid ID card or birth certificate. Even if you are not a US citizen but a legal permanent resident, you can still enter without a passport.

Cities to visit:

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Culebra, Puerto Rico

American Samoa- This US territory is made up of several islands, surrounded by some incredible sights. However, this territory is one of the most difficult to reach since flights there are rare and usually you have to enter via Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Northern- Mariana Islands- Northern Mariana Islands are a separate territory of the US located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. There are 14 islands in the archipelago, with Guam being the southernmost island, but an independent territory. Because the islands are US territory, you won’t need a passport to enter and exit the archipelago. Similar, to the other US territories, you still need to have a valid ID card or a birth certificate.

Islands to Visit:

Tinian

Rota

Saipan is the largest island.

Guam- Located in the North Pacific Ocean, US citizens can enter the island without a passport, provided they have proof of citizenship or valid ID. This is one of the most populous islands of the Mariana Islands and is ideal for a summer holiday.

Mexico- When passing the Mexican border by land, a passport is not the only form of allowed documentation. If you are a U.S. citizen, you can also use a passport card, a NEXUS card, or the Enhanced Driver’s License. If flying into Mexico you will need a passport. IF YOU ARE DRIVING YOU CAN USE A LICENSE. PLEASE DO NOT THINK YOU CAN FLY IN WITHOUT A PASSPORT.

Canada- In order to pass the Canadian border by land, whether it is a drive or a hike, all U.S. citizens are required to carry an identification document, which carries proof of citizenship. Apart from a passport, U.S. citizens can also use a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship, naturalization certificate, or a NEXUS card. With any of these documents, you can cross the Canadian border. IF YOU ARE DRIVING YOU CAN USE A LICENSE. PLEASE DO NOT THINK YOU CAN FLY IN WITHOUT A PASSPORT.

Closed-Loop Cruises- a cruise that departs and ends in the same U.S. port. According to U.S. Customs & Border Protection, this includes an Enhanced Driver’s License, which is a state-issued driver’s license that provides proof of identity and U.S. citizenship (So get your REAL ID); a government-issued birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where the person was born) or passport; and if 16 or older, a government-issued driver’s license or picture ID denoting photo, name, and date of birth. Please note that if something goes wrong and you have to return to the U.S. by air, you will need a passport to board a flight if you are stuck in another country.

Details on Acceptable Travel IDs

U.S. Territory Travel Document Requirements for passengers traveling from the US, and not a foreign location. Passengers 18 years of age or older are required to have a valid, current U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that contains your name, date of birth, gender, expiration date, and a tamper-resistant feature for travel to or from a U.S. Territory (Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands). Expired documents are not accepted. The following IDs are accepted:

• U.S. passport

• U.S. passport card

• DHS “Trusted Traveler” cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)

• U.S. Military ID

• Permanent Resident Card

• Border Crossing Card

• DHS-designated enhanced driver’s license

• Driver’s licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by a Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) that meets REAL ID benchmarks (All states are currently in compliance.)

• A Native American Tribal Photo ID

• An airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)

• A Registered Traveler Card (that contains your name, date of birth, gender, expiration date, and a tamper-resistant feature)

• A foreign government-issued passport

• Canadian provincial driver’s license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Non-US/Canadian citizens are not required to carry their passports if they have documents issued by the U.S. government such as Permanent Resident Cards. Those who do not should be carrying their passports while visiting the U.S. If you do not have an acceptable ID you may be subject to additional screening.